BenQ HT5550 vs Nebula Cosmos Laser
 BenQ HT5550MSRP $2,499 | Nebula Cosmos Laser MSRP $1,099 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 1,800 lm ANSI | 1,840 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.18:1 | 1.27:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 83.34 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HLG | HDR10 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | 28 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $2,499 | MSRP $1,099 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.0–4.8 m | 2.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 1,800 lmDerived | 1,840 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 1,800 lm ANSI | 1,840 lm ANSI |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.47 in |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | — |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | 1,500,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 8 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HLG | HDR10 |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | HDR-PRO | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Picture mode memories | 1 | — |
| Picture certifications | ISF | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | — |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | — | Blue laser + phosphor |
| Light engine | — | ALPD 3.0 |
| Lamp power | 240 W | — |
| Light-source life | 4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 10,000 h dynamic | 25,000 h |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.18:1 | 1.27:1 |
| Image size | 60–200 in | 60–150 in |
| Zoom | Optical | — |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | — |
| Focal length | 14.3–22.9 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.81–2.1 | — |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Vertical lens shift | ±60% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±23% | — |
| Motorised lens shift | No | — |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | — |
| Auto keystone | — | Yes |
| Auto setup | — | Fit to screen |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Lens elements | 11 | — |
| Lens material | Glass | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| 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) | — |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | — |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | — |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger | — |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart platform | — | Android TV |
| OS version | — | 10 |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 16 GB |
| Netflix | — | Built in |
| Casting | — | Chromecast built-in |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 20 W |
| Speakers | 0 | 2 |
| Audio formats | — | Dolby Audio |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, + Optical | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 492 × 349 × 169 mm | — |
| Weight | 6,500 g | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Tripod socket | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | — |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | — |
| Power draw | Max 405 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 247 W | Max 200 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | — |
| Power supply | — | Built in |
| 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) | 28 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG1 |
| Eye-protection sensor | — | Yes |
| Marks | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) | 1 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT5550/HT5550_UM_EN_210203100721.pdf | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11836.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, + Streaming dongle |
| Remote | Backlit | — |