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BenQ HT2050A vs HT3550

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      BrightnessContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor Gamut
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BenQ HT2050A
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BenQ HT2050A Picture

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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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Design

Portability 
 

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Dimension Picture  

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Height  

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Width  

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Depth  

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Weight 
 

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Projector Technology 
 

Style Picture  

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Imaging Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Light Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture  

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White Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Color Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Screen Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

N/A
N/A

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

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5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
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10% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
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15% APL Native Contrast 
 

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25% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
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50% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Pre White Balance Picture  

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

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Pre Color Picture  

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White Balance dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Temp Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

Locked
Locked
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Post White Balance Picture  

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Post Gamma Curve Picture  

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Post Color Picture  

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White Balance dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

White Balance Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked
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Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

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Rec. 709 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

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Rec. 2020 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%
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Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

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HDMI 
 

Lock
Lock

ARC/eARC 
 

Locked
Locked

Wi-Fi  

Locked
Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

Lock
Lock
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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Locked
Locked

Cast Capable 
 

Locked
Locked

Speaker(s) 
 

Locked
Locked
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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