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Optoma 4K550ST
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OptomaHome cinema projector

Optoma 4K550ST

Optoma 4K550ST is a home cinema projector released in 2018. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD), 4k method 4K by pixel shifting, brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm, throw ratio 0.78:1.

5.1Score
Picture9.0
Noise, lifetime & portability2.2
price rangeUS$4,600–5,700Reference price converted from EUR
Year
2018
Brand
OptomaOptoma
Popularity
#385 of 767
Model numbers
Optoma 4K550ST
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)Resolution (on screen)
4K by pixel shifting4K method
4,500 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
0.78:1Throw ratio
YesHDR support
10 WBuilt-in speakers (total output)
32 dBFan noise
5.9 kgWeight
Spec guide

How it ranks among home cinema projectors

compared with other home cinema projectors

Why is 4K550ST a good choice?

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens): 4,500 lmbetter than 83% of home cinema projectors
Largest image size: 300″better than 90% of home cinema projectors
Weak points
Built-in speakers (total output): 10 Wworse than 75% of home cinema projectors
Light source life: 3,000 hworse than 96% of home cinema projectors
Maximum refresh rate: 120 Hzworse than 91% of home cinema projectors
Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method
4K by pixel shifting
Display technology
DLP
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
4,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)
10,000:1
HDR support
Yes
3D playback
Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate
120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio
0.78:1
Throw type
Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image
1.73 m
Smallest image size
29″
Largest image size
300″
Lens shift
Vertical
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)
10 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
2
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
Yes
VGA input
Yes
Audio output
Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption
335 W
Light source life
3,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)
4,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise
32 dB
Weight
5.9 kg
Width
392 mm
Height
129 mm
Depth
281 mm
Colours
White

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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