BenQ HT4550i
| Brand | BenQ · Cinema |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | May 2023 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (1080p pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 3,200 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.15–1.5:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 240 Hz 5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms |
A single-chip DLP home cinema projector with a four-LED light source, 4K UHD output from a pixel-shifted 1080p chip and a rated 3,200 ANSI lumens. It has a 1.3x manual zoom, lens shift, two HDMI inputs with eARC on one, and a bundled Android TV dongle.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 3,200 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| Dynamic contrast | 2,000,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | |
| 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 | |
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | HDR-PRO | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Greyscale control points | 11 | |
| Picture mode memories | 1 | |
| Picture certifications | ISF, Filmmaker Mode | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Emitter | 4-channel LED | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | |
| Warm-up time | About 15 s | |
| Cool-down time | About 15 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.15–1.5:1100″ · 2.55–3.32 m | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | |
| Focal length | 17.02–22.21 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.8–2.25 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–60% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±15% | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 240 Hz 5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms | |
| Gaming features | ALLM |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| USB media playback | Yes | |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | |
| Control-system drivers | Control4, AMX |
Smart platform
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Smart platform | Android TV | |
| OS version | 11 | |
| Netflix | Via dongle | |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | |
| Smart home | Google Home |
Audio
| Speaker power | 5 W | |
| Speakers | 1 | |
| Layout | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC | |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 421 × 312 × 135 mm | |
| Weight | 6,600 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 385 W · Normal 380 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr BenQ US HT4550i warranty page. Lamp and light-source terms are listed separately there. | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap, Streaming dongle | |
| Remote | Backlit |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2023 | BenQ HT4550i 4K LED Projector Review Home Theater Hi-Fi · August 30, 2023 | Home Theater Hi-Fi |
| July 3, 2023 | BenQ W4000i / HT4550i 4K 4LED Projector Review Projector Reviews · July 3, 2023 | Projector Reviews |
| May 31, 2023 | BenQ HT4550i 4K LED Projector Review ProjectorCentral · May 31, 2023 | ProjectorCentral |
| — | BenQ HT4550i PCMag | PCMag |
| — | BenQ HT4550i Projector Review MakeUseOf | MakeUseOf |
| — | BenQ HT4550i review What Hi-Fi? | What Hi-Fi? |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the HT4550i needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.15–1.5:1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | HT4550i |
| W4000i, Europe | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 4718755088483 |
| MPN | 9H.JR677.17E |
Also known as
| W4000i | All regions | Regional model |