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BenQ TH535 vs BenQ TH550

What TH535 does better (3) and where TH550 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TH535
BenQ · 2018TH535
4.4Score
3 advantages
Higher score
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BenQ TH550
BenQ · 2018TH550
4.2Score
2 advantages
4.0Picture4.1
2.7Setup & placement2.6
5.2Noise, lifetime & portability5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

TH535TH550
332 × 99215296 × 120221
TH535TH550Difference
Height99 mm120 mm−21 mm
Width332 mm296 mm+36 mm
Depth215 mm221 mm−6 mm
Weight2.4 kg2.3 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is TH535 better than TH550?

  1. Fan noise32 dB vs 33 dB+3%
  2. Optical zoom1.2× vs 1.1×+9%
  3. Power consumption252 W vs 260 W+3%

Why is TH550 better than TH535?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)15,000:1 vs 20,000:1+33%
  2. Weight2.42 kg vs 2.3 kg+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)15,000:120,000:1
HDR supportNoNo
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.37:11.96:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.64:12.15:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.03 m4.34 m
Smallest image size60″60″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.2×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W2 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption252 W260 W
Light source life5,000 h5,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB29 dB
Weight2.42 kg2.3 kg
Width332 mm296 mm
Height99 mm120 mm
Depth215 mm221 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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