BenQ HT5550
| Brand | BenQ · CinePrime |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | April 16, 2019 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (1080p pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Lamp |
| Brightness | 1,800 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.18:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms |
A single-chip DLP lamp projector for home cinema that makes a 3840x2160 image by pixel-shifting a 0.47-inch 1080p chip, rated at 1,800 ANSI lumens. It has a 1.6x manual zoom lens with vertical and horizontal lens shift, two HDMI 2.0b inputs, HDR10 and HLG, DLP-Link 3D and no built-in speaker.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 1,800 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 | 100,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | |
| 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, HLG | |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | HDR-PRO | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Picture mode memories | 1 | |
| Picture certifications | ISF | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link |
Light source
| Light source | Lamp | |
| Lamp power | 240 W | |
| Light-source life | 4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 10,000 h dynamic | |
| Cool-down time | 90 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.18:1100″ · 3.01–4.83 m | |
| Image size | 60–200 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | |
| Focal length | 14.3–22.9 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.81–2.1 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±60% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±23% | |
| Motorised lens shift | No | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Lens elements | 11 | |
| Lens material | Glass |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 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, Wired IR, 12 V trigger |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
| Speakers | 0 | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 492 × 349 × 169 mm | |
| Weight | 6,500 g | |
| Colours | Black | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 405 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 247 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 26 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) Pre-installed lamps on new units: 1 year or 2000 hours, whichever comes first. ProjectorCentral lists 1 year. | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, Lens cap | |
| Remote | Backlit |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2019 | BenQ HT5550 Projector Review - Performance Projector Reviews · July 18, 2019 | Projector Reviews |
| May 24, 2019 | BenQ HT5550 4K DLP Projector Review ProjectorCentral · May 24, 2019 | ProjectorCentral |
| — | BenQ CinePrime HT5550 Ultra HD DLP Projector Review HomeTheaterHiFi | HomeTheaterHiFi |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the HT5550 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.36–2.18:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, US | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 840046039363 |
| MPN | HT5550 |
Also known as
| W5700 | All regions | Regional model |
| W5700S | All regions | Regional model |