The BenQ W5800 will soon expand the brand's range. With its Ultra HD 4K compatibility and announced 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut (exclusive CinematicColor technology), the BenQ W5800 displays specifications perfectly suited to Home Cinema sessions, particularly from HDR sources.
BenQ W5800, main specifications££££
HD Ready 2 160p and 3D Ready model, the BenQ W5800 is based on the 0.47'' (1.2 cm) DMD chip from Texas Instrument which counts 1 920 x 1080 pixels to generate an Ultra HD 4K image using the XPR4 (wobulation) process. The hyper-high switching speed of the mirrors (7 micro-seconds) is used via specific video processing to create 8 million pixels for each image displayed (a real pixel ultimately results in four pixels). The lens consists of 14 elements arranged via 7 duo and treated with a low dispersion coating for optimized transparency.
The light source is laser in nature for a brightness of 2,600 lumens (reduced to 1,700 lumens after DCI-P3 calibration) and an announced lifespan of 20,000 hours.
BenQ W5800, specifications more££££
Based on HDR-PRO technology specifically optimized for video projection, the BenQ W5800 supports HDR10/HDR10+ and HDR HLG formats. In addition, HDR-PRO includes automatic color and skin tone mapping techniques to deliver an impressively realistic image. Finally, Fimmaker mode is included.
Another major development of the BenQ W5800, a new video processor from the TV universe, the Quad Core MediaTek MT9669 model. The latter offers, among other things, the Local Contrast Enhancer function to improve image quality through segmentation and analysis of more than 1,000 areas. Each of them benefits from a specific brightness and gamma curve. Finally, MEMC motion compensation is also included and gray scale calibration is now possible on 11 points. Still on the menu: a 1.6x manual zoom to display a diagonal of up to 200'' (508 cm).
The audio section has no speakers. But the eARC function of HDMI input 1 with Pass-Through Dolby Atmos allows connection to a Home Cinema system. Finally, BenQ announces extreme discretion for its latest addition thanks to optimized ventilation with a noise of 30 dB maximum.
BenQ W5800, connectivity ££££
The connectivity has two HDCP 2.2 certified HDMI 2.0b inputs, one of which has the eARC function as already mentioned. Also present: an optical output, an Ethernet port and two powered USB Host ports.
Availability announced for the month of May. Indicative price still unknown.
