BenQ EW800ST vs Optoma X400LVE
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Choosing between the BenQ EW800ST and Optoma X400LVE? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The BenQ EW800ST scores higher in form factor. The Optoma X400LVE leads in value, gaming performance, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
The Optoma X400LVE offers higher brightness at 4000 ANSI lumens vs 3300. More lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room. Below 2000 lumens needs a dedicated dark room; 3000+ handles ambient light. In a dedicated dark room, contrast ratio and color accuracy may matter more than raw brightness.
The Optoma X400LVE holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the BenQ EW800ST may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Optoma X400LVE is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 5 scored dimensions. The BenQ EW800ST makes more sense if you prioritize the 1 dimension where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
BenQ EW800ST
Optoma X400LVE
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Native Resolution | WXGA | XGA |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | 0.49 | 1.94 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 0.49 | 2.16 |
| Lens Shift V | — | 15% |
| Lens Shift H | — | — |
| ANSI Lumens | 3300 | 4000 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 20000:1 | 25000:1 |
| HDR Support | ||
| Input Lag | 33.4ms | — |
| Lamp Life | 15000hrs | — |
| Light Source | lamp | lamp |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | Yes | No |
| Chip Size | — | — |
| Color Depth | 30bit | — |
| Zoom Ratio | 1 | 1.1 |
| Zoom Type | fixed | manual |
| Focus Type | — | — |
| Noise (Normal) | 33dB | 29dB |
| Noise (Eco) | 29dB | 27dB |
| Power Draw | — | 225W |
| HDMI Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 3D Support | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Power | 2W | 10W |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | No |
| Lens Memory | No | No |
| 12V Trigger | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Frame Interpolation | No | No |
| Native Aspect | — | 4:3 |
Key Differences
- Speaker Power: BenQ EW800ST at 2W vs Optoma X400LVE at 10W
- Throw Ratio Max: BenQ EW800ST at 0.49 vs Optoma X400LVE at 2.16
- Native Resolution: BenQ EW800ST at WXGA vs Optoma X400LVE at XGA
- Throw Ratio Min: BenQ EW800ST at 0.49 vs Optoma X400LVE at 1.94
- Contrast Ratio: BenQ EW800ST at 20000:1 vs Optoma X400LVE at 25000:1
Which Should You Choose?
Choose BenQ EW800ST if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
Choose Optoma X400LVE if you want:
- + better ansi lumens — more lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room
- + better contrast ratio
- + better noise (normal)
- + better noise (eco)
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how BenQ EW800ST and Optoma X400LVE compare to the rest of the field.
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