Dell · 5,000–7,999 lumens · 4K

Dell S718QL

5,000lumens
3840×2160native
0.19–0.19throw ratio
15.0 kgweight

The Dell S718QL is a DLP x 1 projector rated at 5,000 lumens with a native resolution of 3840×2160. It uses a laser phosphor light source rated for 20,000 hours. Its lens has a throw ratio of 0.19:1. Released September 2017.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (4K HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
0.19:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m0.4 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m0.6 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m0.8 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m0.9 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m1.1 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m1.5 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m1.9 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m2.3 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m2.9 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m3.8 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m4.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m5.7 m

Open in the throw-distance calculator →

Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)444 m²28.1 × 15.8 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)89 m²12.6 × 7.1 m
Lit city square (15 lux)30 m²7.3 × 4.1 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)15 m²5.1 × 2.9 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)9 m²4.0 × 2.2 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio16:9 (4K HD)
Audible Noise33 dB / 29 dB (Eco)
Best Used ForHigher Education Corporate/Business Digital Signage
Brightness5,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing10-bit
Connection PanelAudio Out: Mini Jack HDMI 1.4a x 2 HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) Network: RJ-45 x 2 RS232: DB-9pin USB: A x 3 Wireless Networking
Contrast100,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 3840x2160
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Display TypeDLP x 1
FeaturesOption Slots Short-Throw 24/7 Operation Geometric Correction HDR Crestron RoomView™
Image Size100.00" - 130.00"
Included LensFixed focal length , manual focus
Input Lag1080p/60: 97ms
Internal Speakers6.0 Watts × 2
Lens ShiftNo
Light SourceLaser Phosphor
Light Source Life20,000 hours
MSRP$3,999 (USD)
Power500 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens 0'-4" from the screen.
Projector Size5.31" x 18.07" x 15.16" (HxWxD)
ReleasedSeptember 2017
Resolution3840x2160 w/pixel shifting
StatusDiscontinued Jul 2020
Throw Distance0.3' - 0.7' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio0.19:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 2160p/24, 480p
Warranty2 Years
Weight33.1 lbs

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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