BenQ HT3550
| Brand | BenQ · CinePrime |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | April 2019 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (1080p pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Lamp |
| Brightness | 2,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.47:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 34 ms |
A lamp-based 4K home cinema DLP projector that reaches 3840x2160 by pixel-shifting a 0.47-inch 1080p chip, rated 2,000 ANSI lumens with 95% DCI-P3 coverage and a factory calibration report. It has a 1.3x manual zoom lens with 10% vertical shift, two HDMI 2.0b inputs, two 5 W speakers and 3D support, and no network connection. Sold outside the USA as the BenQ W2700; it suits a dark room with a 100-inch-class screen.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 2,000 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | |
| Dynamic contrast | 30,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 95% coverage | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Tone mapping | Adjustable | |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | HDR-PRO | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Greyscale control points | 2 | |
| Picture mode memories | 1 | |
| Picture certifications | ISF | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link |
Light source
| Light source | Lamp | |
| Lamp power | 245 W | |
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JKC05.001 | |
| Light-source life | 4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco | |
| Warm-up time | 30 s | |
| Cool-down time | 90 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.47:1100″ · 2.50–3.25 m | |
| Image size | 40–200 in | |
| Projection offset | 100% | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | |
| Focal length | 12–15.6 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.9–2.47 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–10% | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Lens elements | 10 | |
| Lens material | Glass |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Frame interpolation at 4K | Yes | |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 34 ms |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| USB media playback | Yes | |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger |
Smart platform
| Wi-Fi | None | |
| Ethernet | No | |
| Smart platform | None |
Audio
| Speaker power | 5 W | |
| Speakers | 2 | |
| Tuned by | Waves MaxxAudio | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC | |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 380 × 263 × 127 mm | |
| Weight | 4,200 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 350 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 260 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) Lamp: 1 year or 2000 hours, whichever comes first (same page: "Pre-installed Lamps on new units have a 1 year or 2000 hours warranty"). | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com | |
| Spare parts | Lamp 5J.JKC05.001 · Mount CM00G3 |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card | |
| Remote | IR · backlit |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2019 | Test BenQ W2700 Les Numeriques · October 10, 2019 | Les Numeriques |
| October 2, 2019 | Review: BenQ W2700 4K UHD Projector StereoNET · October 2, 2019 | StereoNET |
| June 26, 2019 | BenQ HT3550 4K DLP Home Theater Projector review ProjectorCentral · June 26, 2019 | ProjectorCentral |
| April 19, 2019 | BenQ W2700 - Hochaufloesender 4K-Heimkino-Projektor mit 3D und HDR lite · April 19, 2019 | lite |
| — | BenQ CinePrime HT3550 Ultra HD DLP Projector Review Home Theater Hi-Fi | Home Theater Hi-Fi |
| April 28, 2019 | BenQ HT3550 Review - The 4K UHD Home Theater Projector With Dynamic Iris - Summary Projector Reviews · April 28, 2019 | Projector Reviews |
| April 22, 2019 | BenQ HT3550 4K HDR Projector Review TechRadar · April 22, 2019 | TechRadar |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the HT3550 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.13–1.47:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| HT3550, US | 🇺🇸 US | EAN | 0840046040413 |
| MPN | HT3550 | ||
| All variants | All regions | Model number | CinePrime HT3550 |
Sources
Also known as
| W2700 | 🇪🇺 EU | Regional model |