Upgrading from a beloved BenQ W1070 projector, I recently made the switch to the new BenQ HT3550i after a significant portion of my movie collection transitioned to 4K UHD. With a dedicated theater space and a short throw distance of about 10 feet to the screen due to the ceiling mount, my options for an upgrade were limited. Luckily, the BenQ HT3550i emerged as an ideal solution, designed specifically as a short throw upgrade for projectors like my previous W1070.
The BenQ HT3550i has been a fantastic upgrade overall. The image quality is stunning, with exceptional color accuracy and contrast. Thanks to BenQ’s CinematicColor technology, the colors achieve a super-wide 95% DCI-P3 color space, exceeding the industry standard. This translates to incredibly vivid and realistic colors that stay true to the director’s vision. The user interface powered by Android TV is intuitive and easy to navigate, making it a breeze to access all your favorite streaming services and entertainment. Calibration is refreshingly fast as well, since the out-of-the-box color is already close to perfect.
While not without a minor hitch (the GoogleVideo app not displaying 4K properly, a common issue apparently), the BenQ HT3550i remains an exceptional home theater projector. It’s important to note that this projector might not be the best choice for gamers due to some input lag. While the lag might be negligible in slower paced games, fast-paced titles like FPS and sports games that rely on precise timing could be impacted. Overall, for anyone seeking a flawless upgrade to a true 4K UHD home theater experience, with a focus on excellent value, the BenQ HT3550i is a top contender. Read more…
PROJECTOR-OPTIMIZED HDR: HDR-PRO technology exclusive Local Contrast Enhancer and Tone Mapping for perfect details in dark and bright scenes
GRAND CINEMATIC ENJOYMENT: CinematicColor technology for industry-standard DCI-P3 color gamut with factory-calibrated color accuracy
TRUE 4K UHD RESOLUTION: 8.3 Million Pixels give awe-inspiring 3840x2160 image quality and deliver incredible clarity and crisply defined details
INSTALLATION FLEXIBILITY: Vertical lens shift, 2D keystone, and 1.3x zoom lens enable more flexibility to be set up in a limited space
INDUSTRY LEADING WARRANTY: BenQ's 3-year warranty vs. top competitor's 1-year warranty provides a greater peace of mind with coverage that makes you rest easy that our US-based customer service team is here when you need it.
Product Details
Brand:
BenQ
Model #:
HT3560
Warranty:
3 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
Color:
White
Dimensions:
14.96 X 5 X 10.35 inches (Length X Width X Height)
TRUE 4K PROJECTOR: 8.3 million Pixels give incredible 3840x2160 UHD clarity and crisply defined details
ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT: Google-certified Android TV and Google Play store w/5,000+ latest Android apps, movies, shows, sports, games and music
USER-FRIENDLY: Cast with airplay and Chromecast. No app needed. Remote controls both Android TV and projector
CINEMATIC COLOR TECHNOLOGY: factory calibrated color accurate projector with 95% DCI-P3 color space shows you more colors than Rec. 709; HDR-PRO tone mapping improves detail.
INDUSTRY LEADING WARRANTY: 3-year limited parts and labor coverage; our US-based customer service team is here when you need it
NOTE: Cast Netflix content via your laptop Google Chrome Browser or connect to an HDMI cable. Netflix is not natively available on this device
Product Details
Brand:
BenQ
Warranty:
90 days limited warranty
Color:
Cinematic Colors
Dimensions:
19 X 15 X 7.6 inches (Length X Width X Height)
Price:
$2,310.00
BenQ HT3550i True 4K Smart Home Theater Projector powered by Android TV - Google Play - Wireless Projection - HDR-PRO - 95 percent DCI-P3, 100 percent Rec709 - Lens shift (Renewed)
BenQ GP500 Smart Projector, True 4K HDR, 5Wx4 360˚ Sound Bluetooth Speaker, Ultra Wide DCI-P3 Color Gamut, Android TV, Auto Focus & Keystone, 120 inch Big Screen with 1.3x zoom
PREMIUM HOME CINEMA: True 4K HDR with 90% DCI-P3 CinematicColor and LED Auto Color Calibration
IMMERSIVE AURAL EXPERIENCE: With 360 degrees sound field and sweet spot anywhere adjustment.
SMART INSTALLATION: With auto focus, 2D keystone, screen fit and object avoidance
ALL-IN-ONE ENTERTAINMENT: and Google Play store, with 5,000+ of the latest Android apps, movies, shows, live sports, games, music, and more.
CHIC DESIGN: 4K optimized lens, intuitive interface, optical zoom knob, well fit into any living spaces
Product Details
Brand:
BenQ
Model #:
GP500
Warranty:
3 Year Manufacturer
Size:
Small
Color:
Blue-White
Dimensions:
7.2 X 10.2 X 10.5 inches (Length X Width X Height)
Price:
$999.00
BenQ GP500 Smart Projector, True 4K HDR, 5Wx4 360˚ Sound Bluetooth Speaker, Ultra Wide DCI-P3 Color Gamut, Android TV, Auto Focus & Keystone, 120 inch Big Screen with 1.3x zoom
BenQ TK850i True 4K HDR-PRO Smart Home Entertainment Projector powered by Android TV | 3000 Lumens | 98% Rec.709 | Lens shift & Keystone for Easy Setup | 3D Projector for Binge Watchers and Sports
4K UHD RESOLUTION IMAGE QUALITY: True 8.3 million pixels deliver 3840x2160 4K UHD image quality with striking clarity and crisp details
LIVE SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT: Google-certified Android TV and Google Play store, with 5,000plus of the latest Android apps, live sports, movies, shows, music, and more. Dedicated Sport modes make you feel like you’re part of the game
PROJECTOR-OPTIMIZED HDR-PRO(HDR10/HLG): HDR-PRO supercharged by Dynamic Iris with exclusive enhanced contrast and HDR brightness for realistic, detailed images
VIVID COLORS IN ANY AMBIENT LIGHTING: Perfectly balanced high visual brightness (>3000lm) and vivid colors (98% Rec.709) for use in well-lit environments
USER-FRIENDLY: Cast with airplay and Chromecast. No app needed. Remote controls both Android TV and projector
INDUSTRY LEADING WARRANTY: 3-year limited parts and labor coverage; our US-based customer service team is here when you need it
Product Details
Brand:
BenQ
Model #:
TK850I
Warranty:
3 Year Manufacturer
Color:
Vibrant Colors
Dimensions:
19 X 14.9 X 7.8 inches (Length X Width X Height)
Price:
$939.99
BenQ TK850i True 4K HDR-PRO Smart Home Entertainment Projector powered by Android TV | 3000 Lumens | 98% Rec.709 | Lens shift & Keystone for Easy Setup | 3D Projector for Binge Watchers and Sports
Optoma UHD38x Bright, True 4K UHD Gaming Projector | 4000 Lumens | 4.2ms Response Time at 1080p with Enhanced Gaming Mode | Lowest Input Lag on 4K Projector | 240Hz Refresh Rate | HDR10 & HLG, White
TRUE 4K ULTRA HD: Experience high-quality home cinema feel with 4K Ultra HD with 8.3 million distinct addressable on-screen pixels.Mounting type: Ceiling Mount
LAG-FREE GAMING: Ultra-fast 240Hz gaming for blur-free visuals and unparalleled smoothness––combined with Enhanced Gaming Mode to produce a 4.2ms response time at 1080p, 16ms at 4K UHD, for the lowest input lag on a 4K projector
HDR & HLG COMPATIBLE: Enjoy brighter whites and deeper black levels for an enhanced viewing experience of images and videos, enabled by HDR10 & HLG technologies
ULTRA-BRIGHT: Enjoy 4,000 lumens of brightness in your home theater room, family room, gaming room – or even outdoors for backyard movie nights
CRISP, COLORFUL PICTURE: UltraDetail technology ensures enhanced image sharpness with a higher frame rate to deliver a crystal clear picture; RGBWRGBW 8 segment color wheel increases the color ratio for richer, vivid and cinematic image
Product Details
Brand:
Optoma
Model #:
UHD38x
Warranty:
1 Year limited parts and labor warranty on the projector, 90 days lamp warranty
Color:
White
Dimensions:
10.6 X 12.4 X 4.6 inches (Length X Width X Height)
Price:
$999.00 (Save 31%)
Optoma UHD38x Bright, True 4K UHD Gaming Projector | 4000 Lumens | 4.2ms Response Time at 1080p with Enhanced Gaming Mode | Lowest Input Lag on 4K Projector | 240Hz Refresh Rate | HDR10 & HLG, White
BenQ TK850i HDR XPR True 4K UHD Home Theater Projector with Android TV Wireless Adapter (Renewed)
4K UHD RESOLUTION IMAGE QUALITY: True 8.3 million pixels deliver 3840x2160 4K UHD image quality with striking clarity and crisp details
LIVE SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT: Google-certified Android TV and Google Play store, with 5,000+ of the latest Android apps, live sports, movies, shows, music, and more. Dedicated Sport modes make you feel like you’re part of the game
PROJECTOR-OPTIMIZED HDR-PRO(HDR10/HLG): HDR-PRO supercharged by Dynamic Iris with exclusive enhanced contrast and HDR brightness for realistic, detailed images
VIVID COLORS IN ANY AMBIENT LIGHTING: Perfectly balanced high visual brightness (>3000lm) and vivid colors (98% Rec.709) for use in well-lit environments
USER-FRIENDLY: Cast with airplay and Chromecast. No app needed. Remote controls both Android TV and projector
NOTE: Please cast Netflix content via your laptop Google Chrome Browser or connect to an HDMI cable. Netflix is NOT natively available on this device
Product Details
Brand:
BenQ
Model #:
TK850i
Warranty:
90 days limited warranty
Color:
Vibrant Colors
Dimensions:
10.35 X 14.96 X 4.99 inches (Length X Width X Height)
Price:
$939.99
BenQ TK850i HDR XPR True 4K UHD Home Theater Projector with Android TV Wireless Adapter (Renewed)
BenQ HT5550 True 4K UHD Home Theater Projector with HDR-PRO | 100% DCI-P3 & 100% Rec. 709 for Best Colors | Frame Interpolation for Fluid Picture, Black (Renewed)
13.7 X 19.4 X 6.6 inches (Length X Width X Height)
Price:
$1,799.99
BenQ HT5550 True 4K UHD Home Theater Projector with HDR-PRO | 100% DCI-P3 & 100% Rec. 709 for Best Colors | Frame Interpolation for Fluid Picture, Black (Renewed)
BenQ TH575 1080p DLP Gaming Projector, 3800 Lumen, 16.7ms Low Latency, Enhanced Game-Mode, High Contrast, Rec.709, Dual HDMI, 3D Ready, Auto Vertical Keystone, 1.1x Zoom, 3 year Warranty
