BenQ HT4550i vs X3000i

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BenQ HT4550i
BenQ X3000i

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Our Verdict

BenQ HT4550i

BenQ X3000i

The BenQ X3000i and BenQ HT4550i are marketed for different uses, with the X3000i meant for video games and the HT4550i for home theaters, but they're similar, with the HT4550i having a very slight edge in image quality. The HT4550i has better peak brightness and a wider color gamut, although the X3000i is the more accurate of the two out-of-the-box. They're a match for gaming, both having 4k @ 60Hz or 1080p @ 240Hz support with low input lag. They both come with Android smart dongles, but the HT4550i comes with the better dongle, which has Android TV 11 and Bluetooth 5.0, versus Android TV 10 and Bluetooth 4.2 on the X3000i.

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Variants

  • HT4550i (Black)
  • X3000i (White)

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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 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

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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