Optoma HD131Xe vs BenQ HT3550 review
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We would like to share our experience after comparing and testing two projectors – Optoma HD131Xe vs BenQ HT3550. Based on our rating, HD131Xe has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 8 for HT3550.
Advantages Optoma HD131Xe over BenQ HT3550
- Bigger projection screen size: 38-301 inch vs 30-200 inch
- Better brightness: 2500 vs 2000 lumens
- Lower noise level, 26 dB vs 30 dB
- Lower power consumption, 262 W vs 350 W
Advantages BenQ HT3550 over Optoma HD131Xe
- Bring the cinematic 4K UHD experience home with the HT3550
- HT3550 is HDR-compatible
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 4000 vs 3500 hours
- Stereo sound vs mono from integrated speakers
Common features and specifications
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
- Integrated speakers
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Product
Optoma HD131Xe
BenQ HT3550
Model
HD131Xe
HT3550
Brand
Optoma
BenQ
Reviews
198
321
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1200
3840 x 2160
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
4K UHD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
38-301
30-200
Projection distance, m/ft
1.5-10/3.2-32.8
0.7 - 9.9/1.8 - 29.5
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
2500
2000
Contrast ratio
18000:1
30000:1
Throw ratio range
1.5:1 - 1.8:1
1.13:1 - 1.47:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
DLP
Noise level, dBA
26
30
Power consumption, W
262
350
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
kensington lock, password protection
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
Additional features
has not
has not
Lamp
Lamp type, W
195
245
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
3500
4000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
6000
15000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
2
VGA input
1
0
Composite video input (RCA)
1
0
Audio input (RCA)
1
0
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
1
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
0
MHL
RS-232
1
1
12V trigger
0
1
USB
0
2
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
10
5
Sound type
mono
stereo
Lens
F-number
2.55 - 2.86
1.9 - 2.47
Focal length, mm
22.37 - 26.7
12 - 15.6
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 10
Zoom ratio
1.2x
1.3x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
30
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
0/32
Max, C/F
40/104
35/95
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
32.2 x 9.6 x 23.3/12.7 x 3.8 x 9.2
38 x 12.7 x 26.3/14.9 x 5 x 10.3
Weight, kg/pounds
2.9/6.4
4.2/9.3
Other
Release year
2013
2019
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.6Optoma HD131Xe
- 8BenQ HT3550
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