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BenQ HT2550 vs Optoma UHD30

What HT2550 does better (1) and where UHD30 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ HT2550
BenQ · 2018HT2550
1 advantage≈ US$900
vs
Optoma UHD30
Optoma · 2020UHD30
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$700
Higher score
5.5Picture7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT2550UHD30
353 × 135272315 × 118270
HT2550UHD30Difference
Height135 mm118 mm+17 mm
Width353 mm315 mm+38 mm
Depth272 mm270 mm+2 mm
Weight4.2 kg3.9 kg+0.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HT2550 better than UHD30?

  1. Optical zoom1.2× vs 1.1×+9%

Why is UHD30 better than HT2550?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm vs 3,400 lm+55%
  2. Fan noise33 dB vs 26 dB+27%
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Weight4.2 kg vs 3.9 kg+8%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ HT2550BenQ HT2550≈ US$900
Optoma UHD30Optoma UHD30≈ US$7007.3
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm3,400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—500,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.47:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.76:11.66:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.25 m3.32 m
Smallest image size—33″
Largest image size—302″
Optical zoom1.2×1.1×
Lens shift—Vertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—10 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA inputYesYes
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—305 W
Light source life—4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB26 dB
Weight4.2 kg3.9 kg
Width353 mm315 mm
Height135 mm118 mm
Depth272 mm270 mm
Colours—White
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