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BenQ TH550 vs ViewSonic PX701HD

What TH550 does better (3) and where PX701HD wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TH550
BenQ · 2018TH550
4.2Score
3 advantages
vs
ViewSonic PX701HD
ViewSonic · 2018PX701HD
4.8Score
2 advantages
Higher score
4.1Picture4.0
2.6Setup & placement2.9
5.0Noise, lifetime & portability5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

TH550PX701HD
296 × 120221312 × 108222
TH550PX701HDDifference
Height120 mm108 mm+12 mm
Width296 mm312 mm−16 mm
Depth221 mm222 mm−1 mm
Weight2.3 kg2.6 kg−0.3 kg

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

Why is TH550 better than PX701HD?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1 vs 12,000:1+67%
  2. Power consumption260 W vs 300 W+15%
  3. Weight2.3 kg vs 2.59 kg+13%

Why is PX701HD better than TH550?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 10 W5×
  2. Fan noise33 dB vs 31 dB+6%
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 sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:112,000:1
HDR supportNoNo
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.96:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.15:11.65:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image4.34 m3.32 m
Smallest image size60″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.1×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W10 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption260 W300 W
Light source life5,000 h5,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB31 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB27 dB
Weight2.3 kg2.59 kg
Width296 mm312 mm
Height120 mm108 mm
Depth221 mm222 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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