BenQ
W5850
Projector type Laser-lit DLP
Screen size Up to 200 inches (claimed)
Native resolution 4K (via XPR)
Input lag 17.9ms (60Hz)
HDR support HLG, HDR10, HDR10+
Dimensions 15 x 53 x 39cm
Weight 10.5kg
The BenQ W5850 counters the Epson's brightness advantage with factory-calibrated colours and a short-throw lens that's better suited to smaller rooms.
Pros
- Beautifully warm, rich and authentically cinematic colours
- Bright and punchy, especially with HDR
- Easy operation and stylish design
Cons
- Beaten for black depth
- Motion handling could be better
- Getting the best SDR performance takes work
Epson
EH-QB1000
Projector type Laser-lit LCD
Screen size Up to 300 inches (claimed)
Native resolution 4K (via pixel shifting)
Input lag 19ms (60Hz)
HDR support HLG, HDR10, HDR10+
Dimensions 19 x 52 x 45cm
Weight 12.8kg
The Epson EH-QB1000 combines superb HDR performance with excellent gaming credentials, making it a versatile all-rounder for mixed-use home cinema rooms.
Pros
- Bright, colourful, HDR pictures
- Excellent gaming support
- Massive suite of fine-tuning options
Cons
- Dark areas can look slightly grey
