Between the W5800 and Theater, the W5800 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Theater wins on brightness and short-throw. Overall, the W5800 scores 73.9 and the Theater scores 77 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Theater edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.9 vs 77), but the 3.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The W5800 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Theater if you care most about brightness and short-throw. Its strongest claims are brightness, short-throw.
Both ship with comparable resolution, light source, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why BenQ - W5800 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Formovie - Theater wins
- ▲Brightness — 7.69% more. 2800 lm vs 2600 lm.
- ▲Short-throw: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | Formovie - Theater |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 2600 lm | 2800 lmlead |
| Contrast | 2000000:1 | 3000:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | false | truelead |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | Formovie - Theater |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | None | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 3lead |
| Built-in speakers | false | truelead |
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