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BenQ HT2050A vs HT3550

Which Projector Is Better?

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    Main Differences
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    Picture Quality
      BrightnessContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor Gamut
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      Inputs & ConnectivitySmart Features & SoundIn The Box
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BenQ HT2050A
BenQ HT3550

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Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Lamp
Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Lamp
Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k

Our Verdict

BenQ HT2050A

BenQ HT3550

The BenQ HT2050A is slightly better than the BenQ HT3550, though the HT3550 is a more recent release with 4k HDR support, while the HT2050A is an older model limited to 1080p and lacking HDR. The HT3550 also has a much wider color gamut, although neither projector is bright enough to make colors pop. Still, the older HT2050A has much better contrast and slightly better peak brightness, so it's more capable in a variety of lighting conditions than the sharper HT3550.

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 
 

7.2
6.9

Contrast 
 

8.2
7.1

Color Gamut 
 

6.8
8.7

Brightness 
 

7.1
6.8

Full Comparison

Design

Portability 
 

4.5
5.0

Dimension Picture 
 

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BenQ HT2050A Dimension Picture
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Height  

4.7" (12.0 cm)
5.1" (12.9 cm)

Width  

14.9" (37.9 cm)
14.8" (37.7 cm)

Depth  

10.8" (27.4 cm)
10.2" (26.0 cm)

Weight 
 

7.8 lbs (3.6 kg)
9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Projector Technology 
 

Style Picture 
 

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BenQ HT2050A Style Picture
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Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

Lamp
Lamp

Resolution 
 

1080p
Pixel Shift 4k

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.15
1.13

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.50
1.47
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

7.1
6.8

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

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BenQ HT2050A Brightness Measurement Picture
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BenQ HT3550 Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,330 lm
856 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,088 lm
677 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

80%
95%

Screen Brightness 
 

153 cd/m²
92 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

8.2
7.1

APL Native Contrast  

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BenQ HT2050A APL Native Contrast
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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,311 : 1
670 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

834 : 1
507 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

573 : 1
389 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

435 : 1
313 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

278 : 1
223 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

140 : 1
117 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

5.2
5.1

Pre White Balance Picture 
 

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BenQ HT2050A Pre White Balance Picture
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Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Pre Color Picture 
 

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BenQ HT2050A Pre Color Picture
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White Balance dE 
 

5.86
5.73

Color dE 
 

4.88
4.44

Gamma 
 

2.22
1.70

Color Temperature 
 

6,559 K
7,280 K

Picture Mode 
 

User 1
Cinema

Color Temp Setting 
 

Normal
Normal

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
2.2
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.6
8.2

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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BenQ HT2050A Post White Balance Picture
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Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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BenQ HT2050A Post Gamma Curve Picture
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Post Color Picture 
 

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BenQ HT2050A Post Color Picture
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White Balance dE 
 

0.68
1.74

Color dE 
 

3.03
2.98

Gamma 
 

2.21
2.15

Color Temperature 
 

6,587 K
6,429 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

2 point
2 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

User 1
Cinema
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Color Gamut 
 

6.8
8.7

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

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BenQ HT2050A Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
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BenQ HT3550 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

92.54%
95.45%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

93.97%
96.69%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

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BenQ HT2050A Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
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BenQ HT3550 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

50.00%
73.61%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

53.89%
86.89%
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Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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HDMI 
 

2
2

ARC/eARC 
 

No
No

Wi-Fi  

No
No

USB Data Ports 
 

0
2
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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

No
No

Cast Capable 
 

No
No

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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