Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | Hisense - L9Q Laser TV |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 2600 lm | 5000 lm |
| Short-throw | false | true |
Between the W5800 and L9Q Laser TV, the W5800 comes out ahead in several specs, while the L9Q Laser TV wins on brightness / short-throw. Overall, the W5800 scores 71.1 and the L9Q Laser TV scores 82 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The L9Q Laser TV is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The W5800 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the L9Q Laser TV if you care most about brightness / short-throw. Its strongest claims are brightness, short-throw. The single most decisive one: Brightness — 92.31% more. 5000 lm vs 2600 lm.
Both ship with comparable resolution, light source, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the L9Q Laser TV is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: BenQ - W5800 or Hisense - L9Q Laser TV?
Hisense - L9Q Laser TV leads the current Mars Score by 10.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare brightness, short-throw against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose BenQ - W5800 if…
BenQ - W5800 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Hisense - L9Q Laser TV if…
Hisense - L9Q Laser TV has the measurable edge on brightness lumens, is short throw.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why BenQ - W5800 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Hisense - L9Q Laser TV wins
- ▲Brightness — 92.31% more. 5000 lm vs 2600 lm.
- ▲Short-throw: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | Hisense - L9Q Laser TV |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightnessⓘ | 2600 lm | 5000 lmlead |
| Contrast | 2000000:1 | 5000:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | false | truelead |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | Hisense - L9Q Laser TV |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | None | Google TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 3lead |
| Built-in speakers | false | truelead |