BenQ HT3550 vs ViewSonic X100-4K

BenQ HT3550 is $318 cheaper, lighter and broader on HDR. ViewSonic X100-4K is quieter.

Key differences
White light output
2,000 lm ANSI—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:11.2–1.44:1
Lowest input lag
34 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Light source
LampLED
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 23 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,499$1,817
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.5–3.3 m2.7–3.2 m
Picture
White light output
2,000 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—2,900 lm (LED lumens)
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-way—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
6—
Colour wheel speed
2×—
Dynamic contrast
30,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisLight-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 95% coverageRec. 709 125% area
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, HLGHDR10
Tone mapping
Adjustable—
Tone mapping (maker name)
HDR-PRO—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
2—
Picture mode memories
12
Picture certifications
ISFISF
3D
YesYes
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLED
Light engine
—RGBB LED
Lamp power
245 W—
Replacement lamp
5J.JKC05.001—
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super ecoUp to 30,000 h
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:11.2–1.44:1
Image size
40–200 in40–200 in
Projection offset
100%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length
12–15.6 mm12.62–15.13 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.9–2.471.8–1.83
Focus
ManualMotorised
Vertical lens shift
0–10%0–65%
Horizontal lens shift
—±25%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Lens elements
10—
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Frame interpolation at 4K
YesYes
Max input refresh
1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 34 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)4 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
—VGA
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz30–97 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
NoneWi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
—4.0
Ethernet
NoYes
Smart platform
None—
Storage
—16 GB
Audio
Speaker power
5 W40 W
Speakers
22
Layout
—Stereo
Tuned by
Waves MaxxAudioHarman Kardon
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC3.5 mm, Optical, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
ARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
380 × 263 × 127 mm416 × 463 × 161 mm
Weight
4,200 g7,700 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM6, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filter
—None
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH0–90%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 350 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 260 W200 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 23 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT3550/HT3550_UM_EN_210719093436.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/X100-4K/X100-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JKC05.001 · Mount CM00G3—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Wi-Fi dongle
Remote
IR · backlit—