Sony VPL-VW295ES vs BenQ HT3550 review
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We would like to share our experience after comparing and testing two projectors – Sony VPL-VW295ES vs BenQ HT3550. Based on our rating, VPL-VW295ES has a total rating of 8.6 out of 10 versus 8 for HT3550.
Advantages Sony VPL-VW295ES over BenQ HT3550
- Bigger projection screen size: 60-300 inch vs 30-200 inch
- Lower noise level, 26 dB vs 30 dB
Advantages BenQ HT3550 over Sony VPL-VW295ES
- Bring the cinematic 4K UHD experience home with the HT3550
- Better brightness: 2000 vs 1500 lumens
- Lower power consumption, 350 W vs 390 W
- More USB ports: 2 vs 1
- Integrated speakers
Common features and specifications
- HDR-compatible
- 3D support
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 2
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Product
Sony VPL-VW295ES
BenQ HT3550
Model
VPL-VW295ES
HT3550
Brand
Sony
BenQ
Reviews
24
321
Resolution
Native resolution
4096 x 2160
3840 x 2160
Max resolution (resized)
4096 x 2160
3840 x 2160
Resolution abbreviation
DCI 4K
4K UHD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
60-300
30-200
Projection distance, m/ft
3.7 - 9.1/12.3 - 30
0.7 - 9.9/1.8 - 29.5
Aspect ratio
1.89:1
16:9
Brightness, lumens
1500
2000
Contrast ratio
30000:1
Throw ratio range
1.36:1 - 2.79:1
1.13:1 - 1.47:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
Projection system
SXRD
DLP
Noise level, dBA
26
30
Power consumption, W
390
350
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, rear, ceiling mount
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
Additional features
IMAX Enhanced
has not
Lamp
Lamp type, W
225
245
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
15000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
2
VGA input
1
0
Composite video input (RCA)
0
0
Audio input (RCA)
0
0
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
0
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
1
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
0
MHL
RS-232
1
1
12V trigger
1
1
USB
1
2
USB (service)
0
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
has not
5
Sound type
has not
stereo
Lens
F-number
1.9 - 2.47
Focal length, mm
12 - 15.6
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 80, horizontal +/- 30
vertical +/- 10
Zoom ratio
2x
1.3x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
30
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
0/32
Max, C/F
35/95
35/95
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
49.5 x 20.5 x 46.2/19.5 x 8.1 x 18.2
38 x 12.7 x 26.3/14.9 x 5 x 10.3
Weight, kg/pounds
14/31
4.2/9.3
Other
Release year
2018
2019
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.6Sony VPL-VW295ES
- 8BenQ HT3550
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