BenQ GP500 vs BenQ HT5550
 BenQ GP500MSRP $1,799 |  BenQ HT5550MSRP $2,499 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 1,500 lm ANSI | 1,800 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1–1.3:1 | 1.36–2.18:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 25 msDerived | 83.34 msDerived |
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,799 | MSRP $2,499 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.2–2.9 m | 3.0–4.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 1,500 lmDerived | 1,800 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 1,500 lm ANSI | 1,800 lm ANSI |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.47 in |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | XPR 4-way |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Colour wheel segments | — | 6 |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | 100,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | Dynamic iris |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 97% coverage · DCI-P3 90% coverage | Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | — | Native, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | — | HDR-PRO |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | — | 1 |
| Picture certifications | — | ISF |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, + Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Lamp power | — | 240 W |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 10,000 h dynamic |
| Cool-down time | — | 90 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1–1.3:1 | 1.36–2.18:1 |
| Image size | 40–200 in | 60–200 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | 1.6×Derived |
| Focal length | 10.6–13.7 mm | 14.3–22.9 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.8–1.85 | 1.81–2.1 |
| Focus | — | Manual |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Vertical lens shift | — | ±60% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±23% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | No |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | — |
| Lens elements | — | 11 |
| Lens material | — | Glass |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 25 ms · 120 Hz 28 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 25 ms | 1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms |
| Lowest input lag | 25 msDerived | 83.34 msDerived |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 25 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | — | RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 15–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 23–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | — |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Smart platform | Android TV | — |
| OS version | 10 | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | — |
| Speakers | 4 | 0 |
| Tuned by | treVolo | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, + HDMI ARC, + Bluetooth | 3.5 mm, Optical |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 260 × 267 × 183 mm | 492 × 349 × 169 mm |
| Weight | 5,400 g | 6,500 g |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Orientations | Ceiling, Rear | + Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 10–90%RH |
| Altitude | — | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 180 W | Max 405 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 247 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | — | Up to 2 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/GP500/GP500_UM_EN_221018160814.pdf | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT5550/HT5550_UM_EN_210203100721.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, Warranty card, + Lens cap |
| Remote | IR · Bluetooth | Backlit |