BenQ HT5550 vs JVC DLA-NX5
 BenQ HT5550MSRP $2,499 |  JVC DLA-NX5MSRP $5,999.95 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 1,800 lm ANSI | — |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | 40,000:1 |
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.18:1 | 1.43–2.91:1Derived |
| Lowest input lag | 83.34 msDerived | — |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Up to Max 50 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $2,499 | MSRP $5,999.95 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.0–4.8 m | 3.2–6.5 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 1,800 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 1,800 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 1,800 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.69 in |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | — |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | 40,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | 400,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | Dynamic iris |
| Manual iris | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, + Custom |
| Colour temperature presets | + Native, Custom | + D93, + D65, + D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping | — | Dynamic |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | HDR-PRO | Frame Adapt HDR |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Picture mode memories | 1 | — |
| Auto-calibration | — | Sensor supported |
| Picture certifications | ISF | ISF |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Lamp |
| Lamp power | 240 W | 265 W |
| Replacement lamp | — | PK-L2618UW |
| Light-source life | 4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 10,000 h dynamic | 4,500 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | 60 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.18:1 | 1.43–2.91:1Derived |
| Image size | 60–200 in | 60–200 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | 2.03×Derived |
| Focal length | 14.3–22.9 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.81–2.1 | — |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | ±60% | ±80% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±23% | ±34% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | — | 10 |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | — |
| Lens elements | 11 | 17 |
| Lens material | Glass | Glass |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 83.34 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | — |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232, + Wired IR, 12 V trigger | RS-232, 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | — | Control4 |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 0 | 0 |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical | — |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 492 × 349 × 169 mm | 500 × 495 × 234 mm |
| Weight | 6,500 g | 19,600 g |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 1,524 m |
| Power draw | Max 405 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 247 W | 400 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | 1.5 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Up to Max 50 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT5550/HT5550_UM_EN_210203100721.pdf | https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-2809-71.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, Warranty card, Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap |
| Remote | Backlit | — |