BenQ W5800: throw distance & specs
4K UHD · 2,600 lumens · throw ratio 1.52–2.45. For a 100″ screen it sits 11.0–17.8 ft away.
The BenQ W5800 sits 11.0–17.8 ft from a 100″ screen and about 13.2–21.4 ft from a 120″ screen, set by its official 1.52–2.45 throw ratio. At 2,600 lumens it pairs best with a matte-white screen in the dark, or an ALR screen with some ambient light.
Throw ratio
1.52–2.45
Brightness
2,600 lumens
Resolution
4K UHD
Type
laser
| Throw ratio | 1.52–2.45 |
| Brightness | 2,600 lumens |
| Resolution | 4K UHD |
| HDR | Yes |
| Light source | laser |
| Type | Standard throw |
| Price | ~$4,332 |
Throw-distance calculator
BenQ W5800 — distance for a 100″ screen
11.0–17.8 ft
Lens-to-screen distance. Zoom (if any) lets you fine-tune within the range.
Throw distance by screen size
How far the BenQ W5800 sits from the screen at common 16:9 sizes, across its full zoom range.
| Screen (16:9) | Image width | Throw distance |
|---|---|---|
| 90″ | 78″ | 9.9–16.0 ft |
| 100″ | 87″ | 11.0–17.8 ft |
| 120″ | 105″ | 13.2–21.4 ft |
| 150″ | 131″ | 16.6–26.7 ft |
Every projector’s throw distance, by screen size: 100-inch screen · 120-inch screen
Which screen for the BenQ W5800?
The BenQ W5800 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.
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