BenQ HT3550

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Pros:

True 4k resolution support, Superb value (4k projectors with similar features easily cost $3000 and above), Dynamic Iris in this weight class is unheard of, Calibrated image easily blows away the competition in its weight class, Much larger throw ratio t...
Clear, bright picture in both SDR and HDR modes, Reference-level accuracy in SDR mode, Beautifully saturated color in HDR mode, Excellent contrast, Solid build quality, Decent sound from the built-in speakers

Cons:

Chromatic aberration is visible at distances closer than 23 feet, Using the builtin speakers at full volume messes with XPR (most users in this market segment will have a dedicated audio solution, however)
At this price point, I have no complaints

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Last revision on February 16, 2022

Reviewers Liked

True 4k resolution support, Superb value (4k projectors with similar features easily cost $3000 and above), Dynamic Iris in this weight class is unheard of, Calibrated image easily blows away the competition in its weight class, Much larger throw ratio t
Clear, bright picture in both SDR and HDR modes, Reference-level accuracy in SDR mode, Beautifully saturated color in HDR mode, Excellent contrast, Solid build quality, Decent sound from the built-in speakers

Reviewers Didn't Like

Chromatic aberration is visible at distances closer than 23 feet, Using the builtin speakers at full volume messes with XPR (most users in this market segment will have a dedicated audio solution, however)
At this price point, I have no complaints

Expert reviews and ratings

It feels like I cannot sing enough praises of this powerful little projector. It offers tons of improvements over its predecessor at the same cost – including Dynamic Iris, larger throw ratio, fixed light border, calibrated factory report, and an...

By WCCFTech on September 11, 2019

The $1,699 BenQ HT3550 (currently available for $1,499) and $1,699 TK850 are all but identical in specs, features, and physical design. But what few differences there are put them worlds apart in functionality. Quite simply, the HT3550 delivers a wider...

By ProjectorCentral on February 26, 2020

With 4K/HDR-compatible projectors like BenQ's HT3550 selling for $1,500 or even less, getting a cinema-size, high- quality image in your home theater is now easier than ever. Are there any compromises to contend with at that price point? The last...

By soundandvision.com on January 15, 2020

Earlier this year, BenQ released the HT3550 projector as a replacement for last year's HT2550. Those familiar with BenQ's product lineup will notice the price of this year's model has increased $250, bringing the MSRP to $1,499. For the extra dough,...

By Home Theater Review on November 25, 2019

With its large zoom range and lens shifts; powered zoom, shift, and focus; and memory storage to make CIH setups easy, the Epson Home Cinema 4010 delivers lots more features than the BenQ HT3550 for not much more money. That makes it at least arguably...

By ProjectorCentral on August 24, 2019

The BENQ CINEPRIME HT3550 ULTRA HD DLP PROJECTOR delivers sharp images with vibrant color, excellent contrast, and high accuracy. At $1499, it represents a phenomenal value.LikesClear, bright picture in both SDR and HDR modesReference-level accuracy in...

By Home Theater HiFi on June 25, 2019

When I wrote up my BenQ HT3550 projector First Look Review I had one concern. 4K HDR content appeared oversaturated, and I could never get it right – or close, by playing. No matter, after I wrote up that HT3550 First Look Review, off the HT3550 went to...

By Projectors at Projector Reviews on April 24, 2019

BenQ has announced availability on April 16th of its CinePrime HT5550 4K DLP home theater projector, a step-up model from the recently launched CinePrime HT3550 that adds more premium features and improved performance.Priced at $2,499 vs. $1,499 for the...

By ProjectorCentral on April 13, 2019

on the new BenQ HT3550. This projector supports 4K content, is a pixel shifting DLP projector (4K UHD), using the 1920x1080x4 DLP chip. At $1499 this is one of the few DLPs to sport a dynamic iris for better blacks, and the lowest cost DLP HT...

By Projectors at Projector Reviews on March 11, 2019