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Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£7,510Native panel resolution:1920x1200ANSI lumens:5000Throw ratio:?Lamp life:3000 hours

Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

3.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 89% of projectors
4.3

Value for money

Value for money
4.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

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5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

7.1

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

2.5

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 76%
3.4

User score

User score
3.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

70%

4.0

User ratings

30%

2.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of projector Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

42%

7.1

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

2.5

Design & Power

5.9
User score
User score
3.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.0

User ratings

30%

2.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
3.4
Popularity
Popularity
2.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Popularity:
Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV has a popularity score of 2 points, which is lower than 61.8% of projectors.
2.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

4.3
ANSI lumens
5,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 5,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 92.9% of projectors and equal to 2.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, lower than 85.5% of projectors and equal to 7.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1200
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1200, higher than 85.9% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1200
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1200, higher than 66% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCoS
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Throw ratio
?
Min throw distance
0.7 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.7 m, shorter than 78.1% of projectors and equal to 2.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
600 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 600 inch, larger than 98.8% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.5
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.5, wider than 54.4% of projectors and equal to 3.8% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorized zoom. 83.8% of projectors have motorized zoom.
Dependent on installed lens.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
1.3
This projector supports HDMI 1.3, older than 88.9% of projectors and equal to 7.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 41.6% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
Infrared remote included.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 67.1% of projectors and equal to 33% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
3,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,000 hours, longer than 91% of projectors and equal to 4.5% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
5,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 5,000 hours, longer than 85.4% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
450 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 450 W of power, more than 95.3% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 2.27x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,000 vs 2,200
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 353.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (600 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    600 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Has motorized zoom
    This projector has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
    Dependent on installed lens.
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 vs 0
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    Via HDBaseT.
    2 vs 0
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    motorized vs manual
  • 2.27x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,000 vs 2,200
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 353.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (600 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    600 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Has motorized zoom
    This projector has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
    Dependent on installed lens.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    motorized vs manual
  • 0.33 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.7 m vs 1.025 m
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • 0.2 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.5 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.5 vs 1.3
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    Via HDBaseT.
    2 vs 0
  • Includes DVI
    This projector includes DVI input, while the average projector does not. 6% of projectors include DVI input.
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 vs 0
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.3 vs 2.0
  • 20 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (10 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    Dependent on installed lens.
    10 % vs 30 %
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 9.75x more expensive
    Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV is more expensive than the average projector (£7,510 vs £770).
    £7,510 vs £770
  • 52.7% worse value for money
    Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (4.26 vs 6.5).
    4.26 vs 6.51
  • 2.35x lower user score
    User score
    3.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
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    Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV has a lower user score than the average projector (3.40 vs 8.000).
    3.4 vs 8
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 20 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (10 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    Dependent on installed lens.
    10 % vs 30 %
  • 10 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (20 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    20 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees less horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (20 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    20 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 5 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (55 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    Dependent on installed lens.
    55 % vs 60 %
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.3 vs 2.0
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This projector has fewer USB ports than the average projector (0 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 10 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (40 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    40 dB vs 30 dB
  • 17,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 8 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (36 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    36 dB vs 28 dB
  • 215 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (450 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    450 W vs 235 W
  • 15,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (5,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    5,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 2.74x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (8.5 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    Without lens.
    8.5 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 285 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (430 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    430 mm vs 145 mm
  • 80 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (380 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    380 mm vs 300 mm
  • 1.2 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (1.7 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    1.7 W vs 0.5 W
  • 9 older model
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2012 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    March 2012
    2012 vs 2021

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Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV

  • High brightness of 5,000 lumens suitable for large venues
  • LCOS technology provides exceptional color accuracy and film-like images without 'screen door' effects
  • Motorized lens shift (both vertical and horizontal) and motorized zoom offer great installation flexibility
  • Supports interchangeable lenses to adapt to different room sizes and throw distances
  • Minimal light loss throughout the zoom range compared to competitors
  • Comprehensive connectivity including DVI-D and HDMI inputs

What customers don't like about Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV

  • High audible fan noise (40 dB in normal mode), especially noticeable in quiet environments
  • No support for 3D content display
  • High power consumption (450W) and heat output from exhaust
  • Lack of built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or smart TV features
  • Higher price point compared to some other projectors with similar brightness and resolution
  • Limited lamp life of 3,000 hours in normal mode

Verdict

The Canon REALiS WUX5000 Pro AV is a high-performance LCoS installation projector delivering 5,000 lumens of brightness and a native WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution for crisp, widescreen imagery. It features Canon's proprietary AISYS optical engine and a 1000:1 contrast ratio to ensure color accuracy and depth across its impressive 600-inch maximum projection size. Key advantages include its flexible motorized lens shift (vertical up to 55%), interchangeable lens options, and uncompressed HD support via DVI and HDMI inputs, making it ideal for large venues like boardrooms and galleries. However, potential drawbacks include a relatively high audible noise level of 40 dB, a standard lamp life limited to 3,000 hours, and the lack of modern wireless connectivity features like Bluetooth or integrated smart TV functions.

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