Between the W5800 and L9Q Laser TV, the W5800 comes out ahead in several specs, while the L9Q Laser TV wins on brightness and short-throw. Overall, the W5800 scores 73.9 and the L9Q Laser TV scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The L9Q Laser TV is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.1 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 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 L9Q Laser TV 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: 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.
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 |
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