BenQ HT4550i vs Valerion VisionMaster Max

BenQ HT4550i is $500 cheaper and lighter. Valerion VisionMaster Max is quieter, broader on HDR and in stock.

	BenQ HT4550iMSRP $2,999	Valerion VisionMaster Max$3,499 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,200 lm ANSI	3,500 lm ISO
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	5,000:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.15–1.5:1	0.9–1.5:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	5 msDerived	4 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Light source
Light source	LED	RGB triple laser
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,999	$4,999
Best price
Best price	—	$3,499
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5–3.3 m	2.0–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,200 lm ANSI	3,500 lm ISO
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)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	5,000:1
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,000,000:1	50,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Dynamic iris
Manual iris
Manual iris	—	Yes
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage	BT.2020 110% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	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, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	—	Dynamic
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	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	1	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	RGB triple laser
Emitter
Emitter	4-channel LED	—
Laser wavelengths
Laser wavelengths	—	R 643 · G 525 · B 465 nm
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	25,000 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	0.9–1.5:1
Image size
Image size	—	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived	1.67×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	17.02–22.21 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.8–2.25	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	0–60%	±105%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±15%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	Yes
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	—	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	1080p: 240 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	1080p: 120 Hz 8 ms · 240 Hz 4 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)	2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	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	Control4
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 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	5.2
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	Google TV
OS version
OS version	11	—
Chipset
Chipset	—	MediaTek MT9618
RAM
RAM	—	4 GB
Storage
Storage	—	128 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Via dongle	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast
Smart home
Smart home	Google Home	Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	5 W	24 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Atmos, DTS
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	421 × 312 × 135 mm	260 × 234 × 186 mm
Weight
Weight	6,600 g	7,500 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	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	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	28 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://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1v92CM6SOXm9JmEjO4Ww38xF5WEvwoIxV
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap, Streaming dongle	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Cleaning kit
Remote
Remote	Backlit	Backlit

BenQ HT4550iMSRP $2,999

Valerion VisionMaster Max$3,499 · Amazon

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