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Optoma 4K550 vs Optoma 4K550ST

What 4K550 does better (1) and where 4K550ST wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Optoma 4K550
Optoma · 20184K550
5.4Score
1 advantage
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Optoma 4K550ST
Optoma · 20184K550ST
5.1Score
0 advantages≈ US$5,200
9.3Picture9.0
2.2Noise, lifetime & portability2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

4K5504K550ST
392 × 129281392 × 129281
4K5504K550STDifference
Height129 mm129 mm=
Width392 mm392 mm=
Depth281 mm281 mm=
Weight5.8 kg5.9 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is 4K550 better than 4K550ST?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm vs 4,500 lm+11%

Why is 4K550ST better than 4K550?

4K550ST has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

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
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm4,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.39:10.78:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.22:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.08 m1.73 m
Smallest image size26″29″
Largest image size302″300″
Optical zoom1.6×—
Lens shiftVerticalVertical
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption335 W335 W
Light source life3,000 h3,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)4,000 h4,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB32 dB
Weight5.8 kg5.9 kg
Width392 mm392 mm
Height129 mm129 mm
Depth281 mm281 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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