BenQ HT3550i vs BenQ TK850

BenQ TK850 is $100 cheaper and brighter.

Key differences
White light outputANSI
2,000 lm ANSI3,000 lm ANSI
MSRP
$1,799$1,699
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.5–3.3 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
2,000 lm ANSI3,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-wayXPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
64
Colour wheel speed
—2×
Dynamic contrast
30,000:130,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 95% coverageRec. 709 98% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presets
Native, Custom—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping (maker name)
HDR-PRO—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories
1—
Picture certifications
ISF—
3D
YesYes
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
245 W245 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JKC05.0015J.JKC05.001
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:11.13–1.47:1
Image size
40–200 in30–300 in
Projection offset
100%100%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length
12–15.6 mm12–15.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.9–2.471.9–2.47
Focus
Manual—
Vertical lens shift
0–10%0–10%
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Lens elements
—10
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 83.3 ms1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 83.3 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth
4.2—
Smart platform
Android TV—
Chipset
Amlogic S905Y2—
RAM
2 GB—
Storage
16 GB—
Netflix
No—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
22
Tuned by
Waves MaxxAudio—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC
HDMI audio return
ARCDerivedARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
380 × 263 × 127 mm380 × 263 × 127 mm
Weight
4,200 g4,200 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 20–25 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode—
Power draw
Max 350 W · Normal 340 W · Eco 280 WMax 350 W · Normal 340 W · Eco 280 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 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)3 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT3550i/HT3550i_UM_EN_201224092509.pdfhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/TK850/TK850_UM_EN_191104132736.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JKC05.001 · Mount CMG3Lamp 5J.JKC05.001
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
IR · Bluetooth · voiceIR · backlit