BenQ HT4550i vs XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

Which Projector Is Better?

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BenQ HT4550i
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

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Our Verdict

BenQ HT4550i

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

The BenQ HT4550i is better than the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra. They both have good accuracy out-of-the-box, but the XGIMI can't be improved through calibration, while the BenQ has extensive calibration tools and looks fantastic post-calibration. The BenQ also has a wider color gamut than the XGIMI, making it the more colorful of the two projectors. The XGIMI does have slightly better features, with Bluetooth 5.2 and Dolby Vision support, while the BenQ is limited to Bluetooth 5.0 and the less common HDR10+ format. Still, the BenQ has the edge in gaming as it supports both 4k @ 60Hz and 1080p @ 240Hz with low input lag, while the XGIMI is limited to 4k @ 60Hz.

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Variants

  • HT4550i (Black)
  • HORIZON Ultra (Misty Gold)

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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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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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Native Contrast 
 

N/A
N/A

APL Native Contrast  

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

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0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
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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

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
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Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

BenQ HT4550i Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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Rec. 709 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

BenQ HT4550i Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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Rec. 2020 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%
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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  

BenQ HT4550i Post White Balance Picture Sample

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post White Balance Picture Sample

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Post Gamma Curve Picture  

BenQ HT4550i Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

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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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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture  

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Style Picture Sample

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Imaging Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Light Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

Spectral Power Distribution  

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Spectral Power Distribution Sample

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Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Locked

Focus 
 

Locked

Keystone 
 

Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
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Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Dimension Picture  

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Height  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)
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Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

LockdBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

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HDMI 
 

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm  

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out  

Locked

Wi-Fi  

Locked
Locked

Ethernet Speed  

Locked
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Supported Resolutions 
 

N/A
N/A

Native Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Locked

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

Lock Hz
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Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

Locked

Input Lag 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

Lock
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Locked

HDR10+ 
 

Locked

Dolby Vision 
 

Locked

HLG 
 

Locked

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked
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3D  

3D Support 
 

Locked
Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

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HDMI 
 

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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Black
HT4550i
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Misty Gold
HORIZON Ultra
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Black
HT4550i
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Misty Gold
HORIZON Ultra
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Black
HT4550i
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Misty Gold
HORIZON Ultra
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Black
HT4550i
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Misty Gold
HORIZON Ultra
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Black
HT4550i
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Misty Gold
HORIZON Ultra
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BenQ HT4550i

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

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