BenQ HT3550 vs JMGO N1S Ultra

BenQ HT3550 is lighter and broader on HDR. JMGO N1S Ultra is $350 cheaper and in stock.

	BenQ HT3550MSRP $1,499	JMGO N1S Ultra$1,149 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	2,000 lm ANSI	2,800 lm ISO
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.13–1.47:1	1.2:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	34 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Light source
Light source	Lamp	RGB triple laser
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,499	$2,499
Best price
Best price	—	$1,149
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5–3.3 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	2,000 lm ANSI	2,800 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	Over 95%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	—
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	XPR 4-way	—
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	6	—
Colour wheel speed
Colour wheel speed	2×	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	30,000:1	1,600:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Dynamic iris	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 95% coverage	BT.2020 110% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6	—
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	Native, Custom	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Adjustable	—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	HDR-PRO	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	2	11
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	1	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	RGB triple laser
Emitter
Emitter	—	RGB triple laser
Light engine
Light engine	—	MALC
Lamp power
Lamp power	245 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	5J.JKC05.001	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco	30,000 h
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.13–1.47:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	40–200 in	40–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Digital
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	12–15.6 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.9–2.47	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	—	When moved
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	0–10%	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Lens elements
Lens elements	10	—
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Frame interpolation at 4K
Frame interpolation at 4K	Yes	—
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	—
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 34 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)	HDMI 2.1 (eARC) · HDMI 2.1
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	—	5.2
Ethernet
Ethernet	No	No
Smart platform
Smart platform	None	Google TV
RAM
RAM	—	2 GB
Storage
Storage	—	32 GB
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting
Casting	—	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	5 W	20 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	—	Stereo
Tuned by
Tuned by	Waves MaxxAudio	Dynaudio
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	DTS
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	ARCDerived	eARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	380 × 263 × 127 mm	236 × 241 × 203 mm
Weight
Weight	4,200 g	4,500 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	—	Stand, 135° tilt, 360° pan
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 350 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 260 W	Max 180 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks
Marks	—	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT3550/HT3550_UM_EN_210719093436.pdf	https://global.jmgo.com/cdn/shop/files/JMGO_N1S_Ultra_User_Manual.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	Lamp 5J.JKC05.001 · Mount CM00G3	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR · backlit	Bluetooth

BenQ HT3550MSRP $1,499

JMGO N1S Ultra$1,149 · Amazon

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