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BenQ HT5550 vs Epson Home Cinema 5050UB

BenQ HT5550 is $499 cheaper and lighter. Epson Home Cinema 5050UB is in stock.

BenQ HT5550MSRP $2,499
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB$2,998 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
1,800 lm ANSI2,600 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.36–2.18:11.35–2.84:1
Lowest input lag
83.34 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,499$3,799.99
Best price
—$2,998
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–4.8 m3.0–6.3 m
Picture
White light output
1,800 lm ANSI2,600 lm ISO
Colour light output
—2,600 lm
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.74 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-way4K PRO-UHD
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Colour wheel segments
6—
Dynamic contrast
100,000:1Up to 1,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisDynamic iris
Manual iris
—Yes
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverageDCI-P3 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
Colour temperature presets
Native, Custom—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
—Adjustable
Tone mapping (maker name)
HDR-PROPrecision HDR Adjustment
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
—8
Picture mode memories
110
Picture certifications
ISF—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottomFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkRF
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
240 W250 W
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 10,000 h dynamic3,500 h max · 4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Cool-down time
90 s600 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.36–2.18:11.35–2.84:1
Image size
60–200 in50–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived2.1×Derived
Focal length
14.3–22.9 mm22.5–46.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.81–2.12–3
Focus
ManualMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±60%±96.3%
Horizontal lens shift
±23%±47.1%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Lens memory slots
—10
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Lens elements
1115
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
—4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
Other video inputs
—VGA
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
—Control4
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
00
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
492 × 349 × 169 mm520 × 450 × 170 mm
Weight
6,500 g11,200 g
Colours
BlackWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Exhaust
—Front
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 405 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 247 WMax 373 W · Normal 373 W · Eco 283 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT5550/HT5550_UM_EN_210203100721.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd56386.pdf
Spare parts
—Lamp ELPLP89 · Air filter ELPAF39
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
BacklitBacklit
BenQ HT5550MSRP $2,499
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB$2,998 · Amazon
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