The BenQ W5850 is a 4K laser home cinema projector built to deliver a 200-inch image from the same distance competing projectors need for a noticeably smaller screen. A 1.0 to 1.6 throw ratio combined with 1.6x motorised optical zoom means an existing room setup can often produce a significantly larger picture without moving the projector at all, expanding from 120 inches up to 180 inches without any repositioning.
Colour accuracy is reference-grade: 100% DCI-P3 and 100% Rec. 709 coverage, with every unit shipping an individual factory calibration report confirming Delta E less than 2. The projector is ISFccc certified, supporting professional calibration tailored to the specific room alongside built-in ISF Day and ISF Night preset modes. A 16-element lens system, including an aspheric element coated with low-dispersion materials, is purpose-built to deliver genuine 4K clarity rather than relying on the resolution spec alone. ProHiFi is an authorised BenQ dealer in India.
HDR-PRO technology combines a Global Contrast Enhancer, a Local Contrast Enhancer working across more than 1,000 independent picture regions, and Dynamic Black tone mapping, with the laser light source's fast dimming response delivering 20% higher contrast than competing single-chip laser projectors according to BenQ. HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG are all supported, and Filmmaker Mode preserves the director's intended colour, aspect ratio, and brightness without HDR post-processing.
Installation flexibility goes further than BenQ's mid-range models: 4-way motorised lens shift covers plus or minus 50% vertical and plus or minus 15% horizontal, eliminating the need for digital keystone correction and the resolution loss that comes with it. A low-noise multi-channel cooling system keeps acoustic output between 27dB and 30dB, an elegantly patterned lens ring prevents stray light leakage from the optical engine, and anti-dust vertical louvers protect the cooling system intake. The W5850 has no built-in speaker or smart TV platform, reflecting its positioning as a pure imaging engine intended to be paired with a dedicated AV receiver and external streaming source for a true dedicated home cinema setup.
Key Features
- 4K UHD (3840x2160); 2600 ANSI lumens; laser light source
- 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio (with light source dimming)
- 100% DCI-P3 and 100% Rec. 709; individual factory calibration report
- ISFccc certified; ISF Day and ISF Night calibration modes
- 16-element lens system with aspheric, low-dispersion glass
- HDR-PRO: Global/Local Contrast Enhancer, Dynamic Black
- HDR10, HDR10+, HLG; Filmmaker Mode; 11-level colour temperature tuning
- 1.6x motorised optical zoom; throw ratio 1.0 to 1.6
- 4-way motorised lens shift (vertical plus/minus 50%, horizontal plus/minus 15%)
- 200-inch maximum screen size; 180-inch from 4 metres
- 2 x HDMI inputs; HDMI eARC with 7.1 channel pass-through
- LAN (RJ45); 3D sync output (VESA); RS232; 2 x USB-A
- Low-noise cooling system (27-30dB); anti-dust vertical louvers
- Patterned lens ring to prevent stray light leakage
- No built-in speaker; designed for external AV receiver/sound system
- 525.2 x 145.7 x 392.2mm; 10.5kg
Warranty:
2-year manufacturer's warranty
Why Consider the BenQ W5850
The W5850 is the right choice for a dedicated home cinema room where the projector is one component in a properly built system, not the centre of an all-in-one solution. The combination of a short throw ratio and 1.6x zoom means rooms that would otherwise be limited to a 120-inch image with competing projectors can step up to 180 inches without moving anything, a meaningful practical advantage when working within an existing room layout. ISFccc certification and individual factory calibration matter to viewers who want a professional calibrator to be able to tune the projector precisely to their room and screen, not just rely on factory presets. The 4-way motorised lens shift removes the geometry compromises that digital keystone correction always introduces, preserving full native resolution even when the projector cannot be perfectly centred. With no built-in speaker or smart platform, the W5850 is built to be paired with a real AV receiver and a dedicated source, exactly the kind of system an Indian home cinema enthusiast building a serious dedicated room is likely to already have or be planning.
Ideal for
- Dedicated home cinema rooms wanting a 200-inch screen without complex repositioning
- Viewers wanting ISFccc professional calibration for room-specific tuning
- Installations requiring full 4-way motorised lens shift to avoid keystone correction
- Systems already built around a dedicated AV receiver and separate streaming source
- Those who want individual factory calibration reports confirming Delta E less than 2
- Quiet home theatre rooms benefiting from the 27-30dB low-noise cooling system
What's in the Box
- BenQ W5850 Projector
- Remote Control with Battery (RCV024)
- Power Cord (1.8m)
- Lens Cover
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Display |
| Projection System |
DLP |
| Brightness |
2600 ANSI lumens |
| Resolution |
4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Native Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
| Contrast Ratio (FOFO, with light source dimming) |
3,000,000:1 |
| Display Colour |
30-bit (1.07 billion colours) |
| Light Source |
Laser |
| Light Source Life |
Normal: 20,000 hrs; ECO: 25,000 hrs |
| Optical |
| Throw Ratio |
Recommended 1.0-1.5; Maximum 1.0-1.6 |
| Zoom Ratio |
1.6x (motorised optical) |
| Lens |
F/# 2.1-2.3; f=10.57mm (Wide) to 16.91mm (Tele); 16-element with aspheric glass |
| Projection Offset (Full Height) |
0% |
| Keystone Adjustment |
2D; Vertical plus or minus 35 degrees; Horizontal plus or minus 35 degrees |
| Lens Shift (Vertical) |
Plus or minus 50% (motorised) |
| Lens Shift (Horizontal) |
Plus or minus 15% (motorised) |
| Picture |
| DCI-P3 Coverage |
100% |
| Rec. 709 Coverage |
100% |
| HDR Support |
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Picture Modes |
3D, Bright, Bright Cinema, Cinema, Filmmaker Mode, Filmmaker Mode HDR, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, ISF Day, ISF Night, User |
| Colour Calibration |
11-level colour temperature tuning; ISFccc certified; individual factory calibration report |
| Compatibility |
| Input Lag (1080P/120Hz) |
13ms |
| Input Lag (1080P/60Hz) |
17.9ms |
| Input Lag (4K/60Hz) |
17.9ms |
| Resolution Support |
VGA (640x480) to 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Horizontal Frequency |
15kHz to 135kHz |
| Vertical Scan Rate |
23Hz to 240Hz |
| Connectivity |
| HDMI Inputs |
2 |
| LAN (RJ45) |
1 (10/100 Mbps) |
| 3D Sync Output |
1 (VESA) |
| USB Type-A |
2 x (2.0; 2.0A and 1.5A power supply; reader) |
| USB Type-B |
1 (service) |
| RS232 (DB-9 pin) |
1 |
| Audio |
| Built-in Speaker |
None |
| HDMI Audio Return |
eARC; 7.1 channel |
| S/PDIF |
2-channel; PCM; multi-channel; RAW |
| Power and Environment |
| Power Supply |
AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption |
Max 450W; Normal 380W; ECO 240W (at 110V) |
| Standby Power Consumption |
Less than 0.5W |
| Network Standby Power Consumption |
Less than 2W |
| Acoustic Noise (Typical/Eco) |
30dB / 27dB |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 40 degrees Celsius |
| General |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
525.2 x 145.7 x 392.2 mm |
| Net Weight |
10.5 kg |