BenQ HT4550i vs JMGO N1 Ultra

BenQ HT4550i is better for gaming and broader on HDR. JMGO N1 Ultra is $700 cheaper and lighter.

	BenQ HT4550iMSRP $2,999	JMGO N1 UltraMSRP $2,299

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,200 lm ANSI	2,200 lm CVIA
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.15–1.5:1	1.2:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	5 msDerived	15 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	LED	RGB triple laser
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,999	$2,299
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5–3.3 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,200 lm ANSI	2,200 lm CVIA
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 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	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,000,000:1	1,600:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage	Rec. 709 210% area · BT.2020 110% 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, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	HDR-PRO	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	11
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	1	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	RGB triple laser
Emitter
Emitter	4-channel LED	RGB triple laser
Light engine
Light engine	—	MALC
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	About 15 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	About 15 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.15–1.5:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	—	50–150 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Digital
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	17.02–22.21 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.8–2.25	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	—	When moved
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	0–60%	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±15%	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Lens material
Lens material	—	Glass and resin
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 240 Hz 5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms	4K UHD: 60 Hz 15 ms
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)	HDMI 2.1 (eARC) · HDMI 2.1
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4, AMX	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	5.0
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	Android TV
OS version
OS version	11	11
Chipset
Chipset	—	MediaTek MT9629
RAM
RAM	—	2 GB
Storage
Storage	—	32 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Via dongle	No
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Chromecast built-in
Smart home
Smart home	Google Home	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	5 W	20 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Dynaudio
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	DTS
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	421 × 312 × 135 mm	241 × 236 × 203 mm
Weight
Weight	6,600 g	4,490 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	—	Stand, 135° tilt, 360° pan
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	—
Exhaust
Exhaust	—	Rear
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 385 W · Normal 380 W	—
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	—
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 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 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks
Marks	—	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT4550i/HT4550i_UM_EN_240103181100.pdf	https://global.jmgo.com/cdn/shop/files/JMGO_N1_Ultra_Manual.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap, Streaming dongle	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	Backlit	Bluetooth