BenQ HT4550i vs JVC LX-NZ30

BenQ HT4550i is $931.24 cheaper, quieter and broader on HDR. JVC LX-NZ30 is lighter and in stock.

	BenQ HT4550iMSRP $2,999	JVC LX-NZ30$3,930.24 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,200 lm ANSI	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.15–1.5:1	1.36–2.18:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	5 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,999	$4,299.95
Best price
Best price	—	$3,930.24
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5–3.3 m	3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,200 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	3,300 lm
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	e-shift
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,000,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage	Rec. 709 100%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6	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	Auto Tone Mapping
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	1	2
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	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	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	4-channel LED	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	About 15 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	About 15 s	120 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.15–1.5:1	1.36–2.18:1
Image size
Image size	—	60–200 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	—
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	17.02–22.21 mm	14.3–22.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.8–2.25	1.81
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	0–60%	±60%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±15%	±23%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	1080p: 240 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	—
Gaming features
Gaming features	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)	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	USB-C (DisplayPort)
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	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	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	—
OS version
OS version	11	—
Netflix
Netflix	Via dongle	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Smart home
Smart home	Google Home	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	5 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	1	—
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	421 × 312 × 135 mm	405 × 341 × 146 mm
Weight
Weight	6,600 g	5,900 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	M4, 8 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	10–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 385 W · Normal 380 W	Max 360 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	Up to 2 W
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)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	—	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT4550i/HT4550i_UM_EN_240103181100.pdf	https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4412-11.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, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	Backlit	IR

BenQ HT4550iMSRP $2,999

JVC LX-NZ30$3,930.24 · Amazon

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