Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 2600 lm | 500 lm |
Between the W5800 and CineBeam Q (HU710PB), the W5800 comes out ahead in brightness, while the CineBeam Q (HU710PB) wins on several specs. Overall, the W5800 scores 71.1 and the CineBeam Q (HU710PB) scores 53.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The W5800 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.6 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.
Pick the W5800 if you care most about brightness. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness. The single most decisive one: Brightness — 420.00% more. 2600 lm vs 500 lm.
The CineBeam Q (HU710PB) similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable resolution, light source, short-throw, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the W5800 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 LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB)?
BenQ - W5800 leads the current Mars Score by 17.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare brightness against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose BenQ - W5800 if…
BenQ - W5800 has the measurable edge on brightness lumens.
Choose LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) if…
LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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
- ▲Brightness — 420.00% more. 2600 lm vs 500 lm.
Why LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightnessⓘ | 2600 lmlead | 500 lm |
| Contrast | 2000000:1 | 450000:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | None | webOS |
| HDMI inputs | 2lead | 1 |
| Built-in speakers | false | truelead |