Throw distance
BenQ W5800 throw distance for a 130-inch screen
The BenQ W5800 must sit 14.4–23.1 ft from a 130-inch (16:9) screen, based on its 1.52–2.45 throw ratio.
Quick answer
The BenQ W5800 must sit 14.4–23.1 ft from a 130-inch (16:9) screen, based on its 1.52–2.45 throw ratio.
Will it be bright enough?
At 130 inches the BenQ W5800 delivers roughly 52 foot-lamberts (rated). That holds up against some ambient light.
Throw-distance calculator
BenQ W5800 — distance for a 130″ screen
14.4–23.1 ft
Lens-to-screen distance. Zoom (if any) lets you fine-tune within the range.
Throw distance at nearby sizes
Which screen?
Pair the BenQ W5800 with a screen sized to your room — and an ALR or CLR surface if you have ambient light.
Frequently asked questions
The BenQ W5800 must sit 14.4–23.1 ft from a 130-inch screen, from its 1.52–2.45 throw ratio.
On a 130-inch screen the BenQ W5800 is fine with some ambient light.
For a 130-inch screen the BenQ W5800 sits at least 14.4 ft away at its widest zoom.
A 130-inch 16:9 screen measures 113″ wide and 64″ tall.
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