Epson PowerLite 680 vs BenQ HT3550 review
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We would like to share our experience after comparing and testing two projectors – Epson PowerLite 680 vs BenQ HT3550. Based on our rating, PowerLite 680 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 8 for HT3550.
Advantages Epson PowerLite 680 over BenQ HT3550
- Better brightness: 3500 vs 2000 lumens
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 4000 hours
- More HDMI connectors: 3 vs 2
Advantages BenQ HT3550 over Epson PowerLite 680
- Bring the cinematic 4K UHD experience home with the HT3550
- Bigger projection screen size: 30-200 inch vs 55-100 inch
- Lower noise level, 30 dB vs 35 dB
- Lower power consumption, 350 W vs 373 W
- HT3550 is HDR-compatible
- 3D support
- More USB ports: 2 vs 1
- Stereo sound vs mono from integrated speakers
Common features and specifications
- Integrated speakers
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Common
Product
Epson PowerLite 680
BenQ HT3550
Model
PowerLite 680
HT3550
Brand
Epson
BenQ
Reviews
3
321
Resolution
Native resolution
1024 x 768
3840 x 2160
Max resolution (resized)
1600 x 1200
3840 x 2160
Resolution abbreviation
XGA
4K UHD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
55-100
30-200
Projection distance, m/ft
0.3 - 0.8/1 - 1.8
0.7 - 9.9/1.8 - 29.5
Aspect ratio
4:3
16:9
Brightness, lumens
3500
2000
Contrast ratio
14000:1
30000:1
Throw ratio range
0.32:1
1.13:1 - 1.47:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
3LCD
DLP
Noise level, dBA
35
30
Power consumption, W
373
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
250
245
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
5000
4000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
10000
15000
Connectivity
HDMI
3
2
VGA input
1
0
Composite video input (RCA)
1
0
Audio input (RCA)
1
0
Audio input (3.5mm)
1
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
1
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
0
MHL
RS-232
1
1
12V trigger
0
1
USB
1
2
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
16
5
Sound type
mono
stereo
Lens
F-number
1.6
1.9 - 2.47
Focal length, mm
3.7
12 - 15.6
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 10
Zoom ratio
1.3x
1.3x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
3
30
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
3
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
35.5 x 17.7 x 38.1/14.5 x 7.4 x 15.8
38 x 12.7 x 26.3/14.9 x 5 x 10.3
Weight, kg/pounds
5.4/12.6
4.2/9.3
Other
Release year
2016
2019
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.6Epson PowerLite 680
- 8BenQ HT3550
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