Between the W5800 and Aladdin, the W5800 comes out ahead in brightness and resolution, while the Aladdin wins on several specs. Overall, the W5800 scores 73.9 and the Aladdin scores 50.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The W5800 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 23.6 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 and resolution. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness, resolution, light source.
The Aladdin similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable short-throw, so those specs don't 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.
Why BenQ - W5800 wins
- ▲Brightness — 116.67% more. 2600 lm vs 1200 lm.
- ▲Resolution: 4K (vs 1080p).
- ▲Light source: Laser (vs LED).
Why XGIMI - Aladdin wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | XGIMI - Aladdin |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1080p |
| Brightness | 2600 lmlead | 1200 lm |
| Contrast | 2000000:1 | 1000:1 |
| Light source | Laserlead | LED |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | XGIMI - Aladdin |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | None | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2lead | 1 |
| Built-in speakers | false | truelead |
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