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BenQ HT3550 vs Epson Home Cinema 3800

Which Projector Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessNative ContrastColor GamutPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color Accuracy
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsVariable Refresh RateInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Inputs & ConnectivitySmart Features & SoundIn The Box
    Comments

Products

BenQ HT3550
Epson Home Cinema 3800

Tested using Methodology v0.9

Updated Feb 25, 2026 01:46 PM

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BenQ HT3550 Picture

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Epson Home Cinema 3800 Picture

Track

Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Lamp
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
LCD
Light Source
Lamp

Our Verdict

BenQ HT3550

Epson Home Cinema 3800

The Epson Home Cinema 3800 is much better than the BenQ HT3550. The Epson is much brighter and has better contrast with significantly brighter colors. It's also vastly more accurate before calibration and has near-perfect accuracy post-calibration. The BenQ is smaller and lighter and has auto keystone correction on the vertical axis, so it's easier to carry around and faster to install.

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  • HT3550 (White)
  • Home Cinema 3800 (White)

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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture  

BenQ HT3550 Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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Epson Home Cinema 3800 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  

BenQ HT3550 APL Native Contrast Sample

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Epson Home Cinema 3800 APL Native Contrast Sample

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

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

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 HT3550 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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Epson Home Cinema 3800 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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Rec. 709 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

BenQ HT3550 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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Epson Home Cinema 3800 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  

BenQ HT3550 Pre Color Picture Sample

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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 HT3550 Post White Balance Picture Sample

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Epson Home Cinema 3800 Post White Balance Picture Sample

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Post Gamma Curve Picture  

BenQ HT3550 Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

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Epson Home Cinema 3800 Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

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Post Color Picture  

BenQ HT3550 Post Color Picture Sample

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Epson Home Cinema 3800 Post Color Picture Sample

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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  

BenQ HT3550 Style Picture Sample

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Epson Home Cinema 3800 Style Picture Sample

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Imaging Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Light Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

Spectral Power Distribution  

BenQ HT3550 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 
 

Lock%

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

Lock%
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Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Dimension Picture  

BenQ HT3550 Dimension Picture Sample

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Epson Home Cinema 3800 Dimension Picture Sample

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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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Epson Home Cinema 3800 Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

LockdBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

BenQ HT3550 Inputs Picture Sample

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Epson Home Cinema 3800 Inputs Picture Sample

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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  

BenQ HT3550 Inputs Picture Sample

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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  

BenQ HT3550 In The Box Picture Sample

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