BenQ HT4550i vs Optoma UHZ35ST

BenQ HT4550i is quieter and broader on HDR. Optoma UHZ35ST is $800 cheaper, lighter and in stock.

Key differences
White light output
3,200 lm ANSI3,500 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.15–1.5:10.5:1
Lowest input lag
5 msDerived4.4 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Light source
LEDLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,999$3,299
Best price
—$2,199
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.5–3.3 m1.1 m
Picture
White light output
3,200 lm ANSI3,500 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—3,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.65 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)
Dynamic contrast
2,000,000:1500,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4
Colour temperature presets
Native, Custom—
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping (maker name)
HDR-PRO—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
11—
Picture mode memories
1—
Picture certifications
ISF, Filmmaker Mode—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LEDLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
4-channel LEDBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—DuraCore
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco30,000 h
Light output control
—Steps
Warm-up time
About 15 s—
Cool-down time
About 15 s90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.15–1.5:10.5:1
Image size
—36–300 in
Projection offset
—116%
Zoom
OpticalNone
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived—
Focal length
17.02–22.21 mm7.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.8–2.252.8
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
0–60%None
Horizontal lens shift
±15%None
Vertical keystone
30°15°
Horizontal keystone
30°15°
Grid warp
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 240 Hz 5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms
Gaming features
ALLM—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232
Control-system drivers
Control4, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5None
Bluetooth
5.0—
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
Android TVNone
OS version
11—
Netflix
Via dongle—
Casting
Chromecast built-in—
Smart home
Google Home—
Audio
Speaker power
5 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
421 × 312 × 135 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
6,600 g3,000 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearPortrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 10 mm screws
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode762 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 385 W · Normal 380 WMax 185 W · Normal 185 W · Eco 126 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 WUp to 2 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT4550i/HT4550i_UM_EN_240103181100.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/fafrOEdwat8KymDO94ZUVxn0eamb2y1Mrnyffkol.pdf
Firmware
—UHZ35ST_C12_FW_OneClick
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap, Streaming donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
BacklitIR
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