BenQ HT3550i vs Sony VPL-VW915ES
 MSRP $1,799 |  MSRP $19,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 2,000 lm ANSI | — |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.47:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 83.34 msDerived | — |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | 24 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,799 | MSRP $19,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.5–3.3 m | 3.1–6.4 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,000 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 2,000 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 2,000 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.74 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | — |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 30,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | Iris + light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 95% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | + Native, Custom | + D93, + D65, + D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | HDR-PRO | Dynamic HDR Enhancer |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | 1 | — |
| Picture certifications | ISF | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Lamp power | 245 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JKC05.001 | — |
| Light-source life | 4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco | Up to 20,000 h |
| Warm-up time | 30 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.47:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Throw measured from | — | Lens |
| Image size | 40–200 in | 60–300 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | 2.05×Derived |
| Focal length | 12–15.6 mm | 21.7–44.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.9–2.47 | 3–4 |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–10% | -80–85% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±31% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | — | 5 |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 83.3 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 83.34 msDerived | — |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 83.34 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | RS-232, + Wired IR, 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | — | Control4, Crestron, AMX |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | — |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart platform | Android TV | — |
| Chipset | Amlogic S905Y2 | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 16 GB | — |
| Netflix | No | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | — |
| Speakers | 2 | — |
| Tuned by | Waves MaxxAudio | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC | — |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 380 × 263 × 127 mm | 560 × 496 × 223 mm |
| Weight | 4,200 g | About 20,000 g |
| Orientations | + Table, Ceiling, Rear | Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | M5, 5.3–7 mm screws, 1.4 N·m |
| Exhaust | — | Rear |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 350 W · Normal 340 W · Eco 280 W | Max 430 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | — | 1 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | 24 dB(A) |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) | — |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT3550i/HT3550i_UM_EN_201224092509.pdf | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11340.pdf |
| Spare parts | Lamp 5J.JKC05.001 · Mount CMG3 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + Streaming dongle | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, + Lens cap |
| Remote | IR · Bluetooth · voice | IR · backlit |