BenQ HT3550 vs LG CineBeam HU70LA

BenQ HT3550 is $99 cheaper, better for gaming and broader on HDR. LG CineBeam HU70LA is better for gaming, quieter and lighter.

	BenQ HT3550MSRP $1,499	LG CineBeam HU70LA$1,598 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	2,000 lm ANSI	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.13–1.47:1	1.2–1.5:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	34 msDerived	43 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Light source
Light source	Lamp	LED
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,499	$1,799
Best price
Best price	—	$1,598
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5–3.3 m	2.7–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	2,000 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	1,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	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	0
Colour wheel speed
Colour wheel speed	2×	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	30,000:1	150,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Dynamic iris	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 95% coverage	DCI-P3 77% coverage
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	Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	HDR-PRO	Dynamic Tone Mapping
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	2	21
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	1	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF	—
3D
3D	Yes	No
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	4-channel LED
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
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	30 s	12 s
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	2 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.13–1.47:1	1.2–1.5:1
Image size
Image size	40–200 in	60–140 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	100%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived	1.25×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	12–15.6 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.9–2.47	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
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
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	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 34 ms	4K UHD: 60 Hz 43 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	26.97–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	23.97–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	No	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	None	webOS
OS version
OS version	—	4.5
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting
Casting	—	Miracast, DLNA
Smart home
Smart home	—	Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	5 W	6 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	—	Stereo
Tuned by
Tuned by	Waves MaxxAudio	—
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	ARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	380 × 263 × 127 mm	314 × 210 × 95 mm
Weight
Weight	4,200 g	3,200 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	0–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 350 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 260 W	Max 210 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	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)	Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	—	CE
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)	1 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT3550/HT3550_UM_EN_210719093436.pdf	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11022.pdf
Firmware
Firmware	—	04.00.14 (Jun 2023)
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, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
Remote	IR · backlit	Backlit

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