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ASUS ProArt Projector A1 vs BenQ HT4550i

ASUS ProArt Projector A1 is $1,699.01 cheaper and lighter. BenQ HT4550i is brighter and better for gaming.

ASUS ProArt Projector A1$1,299.99 · Amazon
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BenQ HT4550iMSRP $2,999
Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI3,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.3–1.56:11.15–1.5:1
Lowest input lag
—5 msDerived
HDR formats
—HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
MSRP
—$2,999
Best price
$1,299.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–3.5 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI3,200 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.65 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
800:12,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 82% coverageRec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presets
—Native, Custom
HDR formats
—HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping (maker name)
—HDR-PRO
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
—11
Picture mode memories
—1
Picture certifications
—ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LEDLED
Emitter
RGB LED4-channel LED
Light-source life
30,000 h20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Warm-up time
—About 15 s
Cool-down time
—About 15 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–1.56:11.15–1.5:1
Image size
40–200 in—
Projection offset
83%—
Zoom
—Optical
Zoom ratio
—1.3×Derived
Focal length
—17.02–22.21 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.8–2.25
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
—0–60%
Horizontal lens shift
—±15%
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
40°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—Yes
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 240 Hz 5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms
Gaming features
—ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
—Control4, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–101 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
—5.0
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
—Android TV
OS version
—11
Netflix
—Via dongle
Casting
—Chromecast built-in
Smart home
—Google Home
Audio
Speaker power
10 W5 W
Speakers
—1
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
405 × 283 × 99 mm421 × 312 × 135 mm
Weight
5,700 g6,600 g
Colours
Black—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—M4, 20–25 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
High-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 370 WMax 385 W · Normal 380 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
—Up to 2 W
Mains input
—100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
—3 yr
User manual
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/A1/E18284_ProArt_A1_LED_Projector_EM_WEB.pdfhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT4550i/HT4550i_UM_EN_240103181100.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Carry case, Wi-Fi donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap, Streaming dongle
Remote
—Backlit
ASUS ProArt Projector A1$1,299.99 · Amazon
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BenQ HT4550iMSRP $2,999