HT3550

as a projector enthusiast (over 17 years) I can say that this is the the best projector I have ever own in my life. I use it in my home cinema room and it's just breathtaking. here is my take on it. used for movies and gaming. (PC and PS5) Pros: sharp, low input lag, bright. Pros and cons of Ht3550. Pros: Sharp as a razor blade. Contrast ratio. Amazing image depth. The colors are 100 % accurate out of the box. The quiet hum of 4k chip, you can't really hear it. No light border around the image. Dynamic iris (a good thing to have but not a deal-breaker) Lens ceiling light shield. Breath-taking hdr capability. (still can't find my jaw) Cons: some say it has a high input lag but it never bothered me in games. my tests showed about 50/55MS without the dynamic iris and about 77 with dynamic iris turned on. (i game without the dynamic iris) but I don't feel it in any game I play on Ps5. 2000 lumens, works best in dark rooms. Image syncs two sides of the screen for a minute. (only at startup). purple Fringing/ chromatic aberration. it's only visible up close and as soon as you gain some distance from the projector screen it goes completely away. it is known with this model and it should not bother anyone owning this projector. although rated 2000 lumens I would say it's about 2500. I have another 2200 projector and HD3550 blows it out of the water. I am not playing FPS games so I have never seen input lag, don't let this issue stir you away from this amazing projector. 4k gaming on my ps5 is just stunning and frankly, sometimes unbelievable how amazing it looks. The cons are very negligible vs the pros. I don't know how Benq managed to do this in this price range but it's just nothing short of amazing.

This is my first time purchasing a projector, but I have experience with buying other high-res TVs and computer monitors in the past. I think for the price point ($1499.99 at the time of writing this review), this projector is well worth the money. For the past week, I have been testing out the capabilities of the projector on 4k movies and games (native and streamed). I thought that the colors on the unit out of the box were superb, similar to what you would find on an IPS computer monitor that has been properly calibrated. BenQ even includes a color calibration report in the box. The sound coming from the 2 5W speakers on the projector is respectable for what they are. They won't get very loud but the quality is definitely good enough for a small outdoor venue or room. I would recommend separate speakers to pair with this projector overall, though. In comparison to the ViewSonic PX-747 4K projector ($899 at the time of writing this), which I initially purchased along with this projector to see which I preferred, you will definitely benefit a lot from sticking with the BenQ. While the sharpness of the two projectors for 1080p and 4K content does not differ vastly, the contrast on the BenQ makes a world of difference. When watching darker scenes in Stranger Things and playing darker levels in Gears of War 4 on Xbox One S it was very hard to make out the finer details and certain objects in frame on the ViewSonic. I tried to adjust the brightness and contrast to fix this but colors ended up just looking too washed out. On the BenQ, however, I immediately noticed an improvement in contrast and HDR quality and had no issues with these darker scenarios. Moreover, the BenQ was much faster when powering on or switching inputs, which doesn't sound like a huge factor but definitely helps if you use it a lot. The $600 jump between projectors, if you have the money for it, is definitely worth it if you want to have a projector that you'll be happy with for long term. I will say that if you are expecting this projector to be "movie theater quality" then you may be slightly disappointed, however. The overall dynamic range is still not as good as a 4K TV at a similar price point, the projector is not bright enough for a well lit room, and the sharpness could be a little better. For something with improvements to those qualities, you'll have to upgrade even further to a better BenQ, Epson, Sony, etc projector that has native 4K. I think for most people you'd be better off spending that money on a good projector screen, projector ceiling mount, speakers, AV receiver, HDMI 2.0 HDCP 2.2 cables, 4K Bluray movies, etc to accompany this projector. You'll get rapidly diminishing returns upgrading to more expensive projectors, while this projector definitely hits the sweet spot in value (at it's very portable weighing only 9 lbs). I'd definitely recommend it!

Disclaimer: This is my first projector but I am very impressed overall. I was at one time planning on shelling out close to 3k for the Epsom 5050 (which does look amazing) but then I realized I had planned my home theater room without a huge throw distance from projector to screen (just under 9 feet) and I was hoping to use a 110" screen. My fears that the Epsom might not quite have the throw ratio I needed led me to look at this BenQ and I'm glad I did. This BenQ isn't what they call a short throw projector but it does have a more generous throw ratio than most other regular home cinema projectors. I'm pleased to say that the picture is stunning and the price saving enabled me to invest in a better amp and speakers for the room. I bought a Panasonic 4K Blu-ray player (UB 420) and it looks stunning in both 4k and 3D. It will make you want to stock up on 3D movies. I have a dark dedicated home theater in a basement and I can imagine this could struggle in a room with natural light. They also say this isn't a great projector for gaming but I have hooked up my PS4 to it and had a great experience. To be fair, I'm not an online gamer where I suppose the input lag could be detrimental. However, for "local" gaming (1 player campaign/story or multiplayer split-screen) I don't notice any lag at all, just a big beautiful image. It has a very nice backlit remote too. I have had a few moments where I have had some glitches from the 4K Blu Ray signal and had to restart the projector but that has been my only negative. This issue might be unique to my individual unit though. Overall, I love it and I know you will too if you have a dark room, especially for the price. Update: I have since had several problems, first with my original unit and then with a replacement. Now Benq aren't answering support calls or responding to emails. I know we are in the midst of a pandemic but this still isn't good enough for such a big company. I've lost all faith in the brand. Stay away!

Not much more to say than the headline. Love the unit. Looks amazing with good 4K+ content. Totally recommend for the money. Very Happy with it. Sports, Movies everything is a whole new viewing level.

Bought this as an upgrade for my W1070 which I have been using for quite some time. Setup couldn't be easier. I used the same support as I had for the W1070 and installed the projector at the exact same spot on the ceiling. It took less than 15 minutes to have it up and running and all setup done. I am very impressed by the image... it is a lot brighter and sharper than the W1070, even with non-4K sources. Also it is noticeably less noisy, especially in the Eco mode which I use. Extremely happy so far!

I purchased this new model to replace my aging BenQ HT2050. I have been waiting literally years for a projector with the the following features: Larger DMD DLP Medium to long throw Lens shift 4K HDR Full 3D support High lumens output Solid state light source The BenQ HT4550i delivers on all of these, and does it very well. The picture quality from this projector is phenomenal, with black floors as good as my HT2050 had (which was good for a DLP projector), true 4K resolution, amazing perceived contrast, and HDR support on a projector this is actually worth using. The 3D quality is just out of this world, making it seriously enjoyable, and for once not too dark to look at oven on a 135 inch screen. Colors are fantastic, and the projector has great features to optimize your experience. Best projector at this price point IMO.

It's my first digital projector and I was afraid to be disapointed by the quality of image, being used to watch silver film. I am not using this device for gaming and understand that it may be not appropriate for it : other types may be more adapted. I am watching films on a 71 inch width (or diagonal 80 inch) screen, in a darkened room ; light setting on "eco" mode. I am using various sources : DVD (1K), BluRay (2K) and well known stream. films providers in HD, UHD, HDR : Netflix, Primevideo, Bell Fibe, Crave TV : image & sound quality is excellent : sharpness is impressive w 2K/HD recordings, UHD/4K/HDR bringing additionnal color delicacy. Cooling noise is not a problem at all. Many poss. settings on this projector, remaining quite simple once got used to it. The only (small) negative point of this device is the lack of motorization of optical devices (focus, zoom, tilt) that would be useful once the device is fixed on the ceiling. I recommand this product.

Franchement bien pour 1500$. J'avais besoin d'un bon petit projecteur qui pouvait afficher 100 pouces avec une distance d'environ 12 pieds. Je ne suis vraiment pas reçu. Seul commentaire, je n'aime pas particulièrement l'iris dynamique. C'est sensé améliorer le contraste des noirs en scène sombre et les blanc en scène éclairée, mais ça flash. C'est dérangeant. Mais ça se désactive. Image super naturel, peu de calibration à faire.