BenQ HT3550 vs Nebula Cosmos 4K SE

BenQ HT3550 is brighter and lighter. Nebula Cosmos 4K SE is $399.01 cheaper and in stock.

	BenQ HT3550MSRP $1,499	Nebula Cosmos 4K SE$1,099.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	2,000 lm ANSI	1,800 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	—
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	400:1
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	Dolby Vision
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Hybrid laser + LED
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$1,499	$1,299.99
Best price
Best price	—	$1,099.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5–3.3 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	2,000 lm ANSI	1,800 lm ANSI
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)	—
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×	—
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	400:1
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	30,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Dynamic iris	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 95% coverage	Rec. 709 123% 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	Dolby Vision
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	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	1	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Hybrid laser + LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	Laser + LED
Light engine
Light engine	—	HybridBeam
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	—
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	60–200 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%	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
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 · HDMI (eARC)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	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	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	No	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	None	Google TV
Storage
Storage	—	16 GB
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Netflix resolution
Netflix resolution	—	4K
Casting
Casting	—	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	5 W	30 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	—	Stereo
Tuned by
Tuned by	Waves MaxxAudio	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC	3.5 mm, 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	—
Weight
Weight	4,200 g	4,490 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–35°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	—
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 2
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks
Marks	—	CE, UKCA, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)	1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT3550/HT3550_UM_EN_210719093436.pdf	https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000020817/en_US/000020817.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, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR · backlit	Bluetooth

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