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BenQ W1800: throw distance & specs

4K UHD · 2,000 lumens · throw ratio 1.13–1.46. For a 100″ screen it sits 8.2–10.6 ft away.

Quick answer

The BenQ W1800 sits 8.2–10.6 ft from a 100″ screen and about 9.8–12.7 ft from a 120″ screen, set by its 1.13–1.46 throw ratio. At 2,000 lumens it pairs best with a matte-white screen in the dark, or an ALR screen with some ambient light.

Throw ratio

1.13–1.46

Brightness

2,000 lumens

Resolution

4K UHD

Type

lamp

Specifications
Throw ratio1.13–1.46
Brightness2,000 lumens
Resolution4K UHD
HDRYes
Light sourcelamp
TypeStandard throw
Input lag16.7 ms
Price~$1,199
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Throw-distance calculator

BenQ W1800 — distance for a 100″ screen

8.2–10.6 ft

Lens-to-screen distance. Zoom (if any) lets you fine-tune within the range.

Throw distance by screen size

How far the BenQ W1800 sits from the screen at common 16:9 sizes, across its full zoom range.

Screen (16:9)Image widthThrow distance
9078″7.4–9.5 ft
10087″8.2–10.6 ft
120105″9.8–12.7 ft
150131″12.3–15.9 ft

Which screen for the BenQ W1800?

The BenQ W1800 is a standard-throw projector, so it works with a matte-white screen in a dark room or an ALR screen if you watch with some ambient light. Match the screen size to the throw distance the calculator gives for your room.

Frequently asked questions

For a 100″ 16:9 screen the BenQ W1800 needs about 8.2–10.6 ft from lens to screen, based on its 1.13–1.46 throw ratio. Use the calculator above for your exact screen size.

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