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Epson Home Cinema 5050UB
BenQ HT4550i
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Updated Oct 02, 2025 04:36 PM
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Native ResolutionPixel Shift 4k
Imaging TechnologyLCD
Light SourceLamp
Native ResolutionPixel Shift 4k
Imaging TechnologyDLP
Light SourceLED
Our Verdict
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB
BenQ HT4550i
The Epson Home Cinema 5050UB is better than the BenQ HT4550i for watching movies, but the BenQ has the edge in gaming and smart features. The Epson has better contrast, so it looks better in dark rooms and is more accurate out-of-the-box than the BenQ. The BenQ, however, includes an Android TV 11 smart dongle with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support, while the Epson has no smart or wireless features. The BenQ is also better for gamers with its 1080p @ 240Hz with low input lag capabilities.
Variants
- Home Cinema 5050UB (White)
- HT4550i (Black)
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Movies
Threshold
Movies
8.4
7.9
Contrast
8.6
7.5
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.6
7.6
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
7.9
8.1
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
1,810 lm
1,711 lm
Color Light Output
1,705 lm
1,694 lm
Brightness Uniformity
82%
92%
Screen Brightness
203 cd/m²
193 cd/m²
Contrast
8.6
7.5
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
1,780 : 1
840 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
962 : 1
598 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
621 : 1
440 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
455 : 1
347 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
297 : 1
243 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
157 : 1
135 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.6
7.6
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
2.22
3.62
Color dE
1.63
2.03
Gamma
2.15
2.19
Color Temperature
6,570 K
6,096 K
Picture Mode
Natural
Cinema
Color Temp Setting
6500 K
Normal
Gamma Setting
-2
2.2
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
9.4
9.5
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.41
0.51
Color dE
1.45
1.06
Gamma
2.20
2.19
Color Temperature
6,516 K
6,488 K
White Balance Calibration
11 point
10 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Picture Mode
Natural
Cinema
Color Gamut
8.7
8.7
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
97.13%
97.31%
Rec. 709 uv
97.76%
96.52%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
73.96%
75.74%
Rec. 2020 uv
78.90%
80.78%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
LCD
DLP
Light Source
Lamp
LED
Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
Spectral Power Distribution
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.35
1.15
Maximum Throw Ratio
2.84
1.50
Optics
Optical Zoom
Motorized
Focus
Manual Focus
Keystone
Manual Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.35
1.15
Maximum Throw Ratio
2.84
1.50
Horizontal Lens Shift
47%
Vertical Lens Shift
96%
Portability
3.5
4.0
Dimension Picture
Height
7.3" (18.5 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)
Width
20.3" (51.5 cm)
16.5" (42.0 cm)
Depth
17.7" (44.9 cm)
12.1" (30.8 cm)
Weight
24.7 lbs (11.2 kg)
13.7 lbs (6.2 kg)
Noise
6.6
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
54.9dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
1
1
Audio Out 3.5mm
0
Digital Optical Audio Out
0
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
Ethernet Speed
100Mbps
Supported Resolutions
7.3
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled (Forced)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag
6.6
4k @ 60Hz
20.8
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
20.9
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
27.2
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
27.3
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
27.2
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
No
HLG
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
No
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
No
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
ARC: DTS 5.1
No
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
Optical: DTS 5.1
No
3D
3D Support
Yes
Features
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2
ARC/eARC
No
Yes (eARC)
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
USB Data Ports
1
1
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
No
Android
Cast Capable
No
Yes
Speaker(s)
No
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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