{"id":150958,"date":"2024-05-21T09:45:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T04:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=150958"},"modified":"2024-05-20T16:21:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T10:51:27","slug":"benq-w5800-projector-review-best-picture-projection-but-lacks-in-built-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/reviews\/benq-w5800-projector-review-best-picture-projection-but-lacks-in-built-speakers","title":{"rendered":"BenQ W5800 Projector Review: Best Picture Projection But Lacks In-Built Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The home projector industry is growing fast. While many alternatives aim to provide users with the familiar Smart TV experience instead of a standard TV, others, like the BenQ W5800, strive to provide the components needed to create a complete home theatre.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The W5800 is a heavy-duty equipment that takes two people or more to operate. The gadget, power connectors, remote control, and some papers are all in the box.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Build\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The BenQ W5800 is a home theatre projector with a devoted design and sturdy feel. A 1.6x optical zoom lens is positioned in the\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">center<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0of the projector and surrounded by air intakes on both sides.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ports and UI control buttons are on the device&#8217;s back (more on that later.) Two HDMI ports\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are included<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, one of which supports audio return. The additional ports include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Two IR receiver ports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One RS232 port.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One RJ-45 LAN.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One audio connector supporting 2.0\/5.1 channel audio.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A USB Type-A port for reading media.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Users will notice a panel on top that tapers towards the sides and has the BenQ branding. Overall, the projector&#8217;s design is appropriate for the location in which it is intended to be used. The build quality makes it feel like it will handle years of use without breaking a sweat, which gives confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Setup<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0the projector can take some time, though. BenQ says that as the projector lacks built-in speakers, the optimum results will come from using an external sound system with it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To guarantee a complete watching experience<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, it would be prudent to invest in a high-quality system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Function\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The projector projects images at 120 Hz in 4K UHD. It uses a motorized lens and a laser light source that produces 2600 ANSI lumens. Picture resolution is accurate up to 200&#8243;. Users have the option of 2.35:1 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The brightness, clarity, and colour accuracy of the projections are excellent. Thanks to the projector&#8217;s 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, most content is represented accurately in terms of colour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Using a variety of input modalities<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the projector impressed users with no lags or reductions in performance even after extended use. The projections are realistic when used with a gaming console, showcasing vivid colours and deep blacks, and the high refresh rates guarantee an immersive gaming experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>User interface and experience\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The W5800 lacks creature comforts but has a simple, intuitive user interface that is nonetheless functional. The user interface is better suited for tech-savvy individuals who enjoy adjusting settings to achieve the desired results.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nevertheless, accessing the menus is\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">not difficult<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, even for average users.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The projector also includes a dedicated filmmaker mode, which should be useful for filmmakers or users who want to avoid post-processing effects like motion smoothing while maintaining the original aspect ratios and frame rates. This feature\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is aimed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0at the premium user segment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The projector can project 3D content using a modulator positioned in front of the lens, eliminating the need for separate 3D glasses, even if it lacks in-built apps or the option to install them. Since the modulator is not part of the projector, we could not test this feature ourselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Certain essential functions we have\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">been accustomed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to seeing in projectors intended for home\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">theater<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> applications are absent from the BenQ W5800. The projector lacks in-built speakers and a user-friendly, intelligent user interface. Still, the projector performs as intended, which helps to justify its \u20b9 6,50,000 price tag.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dedicated home\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">theater<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">aficionados<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0will enjoy the immersive viewing and gaming experience that the W5800 offers when paired with a high-quality set of speakers. Its picture projection quality is among the best in the industry, and its\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">color<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0accuracy is also impeccable.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The home projector industry is growing fast. While many alternatives aim to provide users with the familiar Smart TV experience instead of a standard TV, others, like the BenQ W5800, strive to provide the components needed to create a complete home theatre.\u00a0The W5800 is a heavy-duty equipment that takes two people or more to operate. 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