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BenQ HT4550i vs Hisense C1

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor Gamut
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Inputs & ConnectivitySmart Features & SoundIn The Box
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BenQ HT4550i
Hisense C1

Tested using Methodology v0.9

Updated Jul 30, 2024 04:48 PM

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Tested using Methodology v0.10

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BenQ HT4550i Picture
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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser

Our Verdict

BenQ HT4550i

Hisense C1

The BenQ HT4550i is better than the Hisense C1. It gets significantly brighter and displays more accurate colors, though the Hisense has better contrast, so it looks better in dark rooms. The optical zoom on the BenQ gives you more flexibility with placement, and ports like a 12V trigger make it more suitable for a dedicated home theater setup. That said, the Hisense may be a better-value option for those who just want an all-in-one solution.

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Variants

  • HT4550i (Black)
  • C1 (Prussian Blue)

Review

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 

7.9
7.6

Brightness 
 

8.1
7.2

Contrast 
 

7.5
8.2

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.6
6.5

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.1
7.2

Brightness Measurement Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Brightness Measurement Picture
Hisense C1 Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,711 lm
1,083 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,694 lm
999 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

92%
93%

Screen Brightness 
 

193 cd/m²
125 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

7.5
8.2

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

840 : 1
1,128 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

598 : 1
771 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

440 : 1
558 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

347 : 1
432 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

243 : 1
295 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

135 : 1
159 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.6
6.5

Pre White Balance Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Pre White Balance Picture
Hisense C1 Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Hisense C1 Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Pre Color Picture
Hisense C1 Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.62
5.01

Color dE 
 

2.03
2.99

Gamma 
 

2.19
2.18

Color Temperature 
 

6,096 K
6,200 K

Picture Mode 
 

Cinema
FILMMAKER

Color Temp Setting 
 

Normal
Warm1

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
BT. 1886
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

9.5
8.7

Post White Balance Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Post White Balance Picture
Hisense C1 Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Post Gamma Curve Picture
Hisense C1 Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Post Color Picture
Hisense C1 Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

0.51
1.47

Color dE 
 

1.06
2.05

Gamma 
 

2.19
2.18

Color Temperature 
 

6,488 K
6,533 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

10 point
20 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

Cinema
FILMMAKER
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Color Gamut 
 

8.7
8.1

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

BenQ HT4550i Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Hisense C1 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

97.31%
130.96%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

96.52%
139.51%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

BenQ HT4550i Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Hisense C1 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

75.74%
96.31%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

80.78%
98.99%
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Style Picture
Hisense C1 Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

LED
Laser

Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

Spectral Power Distribution  

Hisense C1 Spectral Power Distribution

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.15
1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.50
1.20
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Motorized

Focus 
 

Auto Focus

Keystone 
 

Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.15
1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.50
1.20

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A

Portability 
 

4.0
5.5

Dimension Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Dimension Picture
Hisense C1 Dimension Picture

Height  

5.2" (13.2 cm)
7.1" (18.1 cm)

Width  

16.5" (42.0 cm)
9.6" (24.5 cm)

Depth  

12.1" (30.8 cm)
8.5" (21.5 cm)

Weight 
 

13.7 lbs (6.2 kg)
10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
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Noise 
 

8.0

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

46.7dBA
Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Inputs Picture
Hisense C1 Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports 
 

1
2

Audio Out 3.5mm  

1

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

Ethernet Speed  

100Mbps
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Supported Resolutions 
 

7.3

Native Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

60 Hz

Input Lag 
 

4.3

4k @ 60Hz 
 

38.8

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

159.0

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

43.5

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

160.8

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

43.5

HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes

HDR10+ 
 

No

Dolby Vision 
 

Yes

HLG 
 

Yes

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Yes

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Yes

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Yes

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Yes

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

2.0

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes

3D  

3D Support 
 

No
Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Inputs Picture
Hisense C1 Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

2

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

USB Data Ports 
 

1
2
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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Android (VIDAA)

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

BenQ HT4550i In The Box Picture
Hisense C1 In The Box Picture
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