BenQ HT3550
About
BenQ HT3550 Projector: Vivid Picture Quality and Seamless Adjustment
The BenQ HT3550 projector provides an opportunity to enjoy the multimedia in 4K format with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels. The device is good a one for a night movie show in the backyard or even a business showcase demonstration. It is a really good option since it is small (14.9 x 5 x 10.3 inches), lightweight (9.3 pounds), reproduces a bright image and has inbuilt stereo speakers (10W). The manufacturer enhanced the projector with a 3-year limited warranty, so check out the BenQ HT3550 review and make sure it meets your requirements.
Design
The projector has a traditional design with a lens offset to the right edge of the front side. The lens hole has a square shape, covered by a partition about a third below, which prevents excess light from entering the room during ceiling mounting. Despite the rather soiled color, there are no fingerprints left on the projector; the user can clean its surface in a case of need using a damp cloth. All the manual controllers are placed on the top of the projector; you can control its program support and lens peculiarities. There is a connection point on the rear side of the BenQ HT3550 4K UHD projector. Here you can find 2 HDMI ports that support HDCP 2.2, as well as an audio output, a USB 3.0 port for a media reader, and a classic USB port for streaming units excitation. The projector comes with a remote control that is easy to control not only due to the minimal number of buttons but also because of the backlighting. You can find power controls and several image settings at the top of the remote control.
Features
The projector is able to produce brightness up to 2000 lumens. It’s better to create the home theater conditions in the room but a little light will not spoil the experience of use and will not make the picture dimmer. The HT3550 BenQ provides a 30000:1 contrast ratio and the result is a high-dynamic image. Although blacks are not as deep as, let us say, on an OLED TV has, but the balance between blacks and whites allows a decent level of contrast getting. The projector supports 1080p 3D and the HDR standard Hybrid Log Gamma for streaming services and TV broadcasts. Special 4K Motion Enhancer mode performs frame interpolation, but it is disabled by default.
Performance
The manufacturer supplemented its product with calibrated color accuracy, so there’s no need to perform such a procedure manually. It’s better to install the BenQ HT3550 on a small desk, thus, you’ll get a possibility to get a fully balanced image. The device’s wide brightness range at various settings makes it suitable for a large range of screen sizes and background lighting levels. There are a lot of various picture modes, so the user has the possibility to choose the best option, which suits a specific situation (a movie watching in a home theater, the presentation demonstration in a class, etc.). The device sounds rather loud, especially in small rooms. Pay attention that the unit’s fan makes some noise, but it is not too loud, it is easy to forget about it when using the speakers actively. I definitely like that movies at a frame rate of 24 are displayed correctly with optimal frequency conversion, reducing unwanted vibration.
Our Verdict
Table Of Content
Overall
Rated 4.8 Out off 5.0*
Features
Rated 4.9 Out off 5.0*
The BenQ HT3550 4K Home Theater Projector is packed with features. It offers 8.3 million distinct pixels, a powerful 2000 ANSI lumens of brightness and an impressive cinematic color performance that can produce 100% coverage of the Rec 709 color gamut for vibrant colors true to life visuals on any screen size up to 200”. This projector also includes HDR-PRO technology which allows it to display higher dynamic range content with greater depth and detail in both bright and dark scenes as well as support for 3D projection from almost any 3D source including Blu-ray players, games consoles or even your mobile device through HDMI connection. Additionally this projector has two built-in 10W speakers powered by premium Harman Kardon audio technology so you won't need external sound system enhancing its plug & play convenience while offering rich theater quality audio along side stunning images.
Performance
Rated 4.8 Out off 5.0*
The BenQ HT3550 4K Home Theater Projector is a powerful device that delivers an amazing performance. It features 8.3 million distinct pixels, which provide incredible detail and clarity for vivid color accuracy with its DCI-P3 wide color gamut coverage of up to 96%. The HDR10 support ensures the projector displays stunning visuals with full brightness range details while also providing excellent contrast ratio levels of 12000:1 on bright scenes and 20,000:1 in dark ones. In addition, it has a high light output at 2200 ANSI lumens so you can enjoy crisp images even in well lit rooms without any washout effects or image noise interference from ambient lighting. Finally, this model comes equipped with two 10W speakers for decent sound quality making it perfect for home theaters as well as business presentations alike!
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Multiple connectivity options
- True 4K resolution
- HDR-PRO technology
Cons
- Expensive replacement lamps
Specification
Lamp
Lamp Life (normal Mode), Hours
4000
Lamp Type, W
245
Lamp Life (eco Mode), Hours
15000
Connectivity
Ethernet (RJ45)
SPDIF (optical)
1
Audio Output (3.5mm)
1
Audio Input (3.5mm)
USB (service)
1
Audio Input (RCA)
USB
2
Composite Video Input (RCA)
12V Trigger
1
VGA Input
RS232 (DB-9pin)
1
MHL
AUDIO
Sound Type
stereo
Speaker Power, W
10
Integrated Speakers
Settings
Keystone Adjustment Vertical, +- Degrees
30
Keystone Adjustment Horizontal, +- Degrees
Properties
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Input Lag, Ms
Projection Distance, M/ft
0.7 - 9.9/1.8 - 29.5
Noise Level, DBA
30
Projection Screen Size, Inch
30 - 200
Projection System
DLP
Pixel Number
8294400
Color Reproduction
1.07 billion
Throw Ratio Range
1.13:1 - 1.47:1
Contrast Ratio
30000:1
Brightness, Lumens
2000
Power Consumption, W
350
Lens
Zoom Ratio
1.3x
Lens Shift
vertical +/- 30%
Focal Length, Mm
12 - 15.6
F-number
1.9 - 2.47
FEATURES
Projection Method
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Security
Kensington lock, password protection
3D
Mouse Functions
REMOTE CONTROL
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds
4.2/9.3
Size W X H X D, сm/inches
38 x 12.7 x 26.3/14.9 x 5 x 10.3
Resolution
Resolution Abbreviation
4K
Max Resolution (resized)
3840 x 2160
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
User Manual
Manual
ht3550.pdf
Video Compatibility
SECAM
PAL
NTSC
Operating Temperature
Max, C/F
35/95
Min, C/F
0/32