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BenQ LK935 vs Optoma 4K550ST

What LK935 does better (4) and where 4K550ST wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ LK935
BenQ · 2023LK935
6.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$4,500
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Optoma 4K550ST
Optoma · 20184K550ST
5.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$5,200
9.7Picture9.0
2.3Noise, lifetime & portability2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

LK9354K550ST
416 × 166351392 × 129281
LK9354K550STDifference
Height166 mm129 mm+37 mm
Width416 mm392 mm+24 mm
Depth351 mm281 mm+70 mm
Weight7 kg5.9 kg+1.1 kg

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

Why is LK935 better than 4K550ST?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 3,000 h6.7×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,500 lm vs 4,500 lm+22%
  3. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs Vertical
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1300×

Why is 4K550ST better than LK935?

  1. Fan noise40 dB vs 32 dB+25%
  2. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  3. Power consumption440 W vs 335 W+31%
  4. Weight7 kg vs 5.9 kg+19%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ LK935BenQ LK935≈ US$4,5006.0
Optoma 4K550STOptoma 4K550ST≈ US$5,2005.1
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 sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,500 lm4,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.36:10.78:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.18:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.01 m1.73 m
Smallest image size30″29″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.6×—
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption440 W335 W
Light source life20,000 h3,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—4,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise40 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)33 dB—
Weight7 kg5.9 kg
Width416 mm392 mm
Height166 mm129 mm
Depth351 mm281 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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