Yeah, same , searching for a Projector that can replace a tv ... finding something just to not have a Blick mounten to the bedroom wall that i can use in moderate daylight i can buy a tv for the bedroom and the Livingroom ... and still have some left ... ... sad tbh
I bought this ht4550i and it replaces a Optoma uhd 65, which was great for the last 5 yrs...This projector is better in color but lacks the optoma's full scope to blow up old 4x3 scope pictures..to fill the screen..otherwise, very happy with the purchase from Benq..
The biggest hold up for me is the brightness is like half with the Wide Gamut and Cinema setting. So in order to achieve the rated brightness its not accurate and has lower color coverage. Still though im sure its still nice.
I always enjoy your reviews and respect your opinion. Darkening the review space would allow a more accurate assessment, but I suppose most people will use these lower end projectors in a similarly light environment anyway. Unfortunate that contrast took a hit with pixel shifting compared to HD models like the HT2050. The larger 0.65 chip has helped, but is not the game changer we had all hoped for.
The higher brightness from this projector must make 3D content that much better since 3D mode greatly reduces brightness already along with 3D glasses also dimming the content (almost like wear sunglasses). I have the benq ht3550i and I love it but I'm already looking to upgrade to the 4550i after hearing this review. Me and my wife love 3d movies. We have a dedicated custom built movie theater but have to have it pitch black to get the most out of the 3550.
Hello from Brazil! 🇧🇷 Does SmartEco works ok? I've seen people complaining about color shifts, saying it's really annoying. Is that so or can it be used to improve contrast/black levels? Thanks!!!!
Does anyone here have this as a replacement for the 3550? I've had the 3550 for years and love it but am considering this one as a replacement. I use the 3550 with WCG on and brilliant color off...I know it dims the image but the colors are crazy and your eyes adjust after like 15 min...also enhances the black level. I'm wondering if this works even better on the 4550.
Hey Joe, how was the chromatic aberration on this latest Benq? Because in the past they have been plagued with it, and the associated poor lens quality...
I bought this over the Epson, mainly due to size. I know the Epson has better contrast, but I was worried about overheating, as I have the projector mounted to n a typical projector box setting, “outside” the room.
@@FrankPepsi-k2b 4k is achieved by pixel shifting two 1080p screens to create the affect. As far as I know the only native 4k projectors are with Sony, and it goes from 8k+ for the cheapest models.
Hi there, i have a w1070 I'm considering replacing with this and besides the price (which is a lot) I'm worried the image will be way too bright. Does it get decently dim in eco mode? Can you dim it further? Thanks!
I was wondering how many hours do I have to use this led projector until I see a light dimming? I mean I will change my current projector for this reason mostly, I hate changing settings on the projector to accommodate for the hit on the light output due to bulb degeneration. My 3550 started loosing light from 100 hours. After 400 hours i just don’t like it anymore and im in a bat cave.
I don't know who this projector is for... On a 165" screen, you get eye searing brightness on normal, uncomfortable on eco and too dark with eco and wcg on. Unless you're running a low gain screen it's a bit much if you're going for under 180" i think. Also, quite noisy surprisingly...
Depends on your source, but I would say the highest speed is best. I wouldn't want a playback issue due to a low speed HDMI cable. This is a non-issue if you plan on using the built-in streaming stick that it comes with.
Black levels depend more on the room than the projector. The darkest black you can get is the actual color of the screen. That's the big selling point of an UST - you can get a 0.5 gain CLR screen which helps with perceived contrast. No normal front projector can handle any ambient light gracefully, because in the light, a white screen is white, not black. So I really don't think you can say the projector can't handle total black, since no projector can if there's any light.
Sorry, I just saw this. RUclips isn't good at letting me know when I have comments on older videos. I hear what you're saying. But just consider that in a totally darkened room, a white screen looks black. Putting a light on any screen can cause the room to light up a bit depending on your wall color and nearby surfaces. So the screen is never perfectly black like you're saying, but the same can be said for OLED too. My OLED has reflections from light bouncing off the walls. Some of the high end projectors can produce awesome black levels. I've stood in front of a $30K JVC when I was at the Sound United offices, and I was looking straight at the projector while my eyes were where the black bars normally would be. It was an odd sensation because the light wasn't shining into my eye, but I could see it shining right above me.
But its not a jvc? I thought all RUclips home theater reviewers were required to have a jvc and to make fun of every other projector that costs half as much or less?
Yeah, I don't think it's cool to make fun of someone who can't afford a $10K-30K projector. $3000 is expensive for many people already. I think what you get for $3000 is outstanding! Black levels on JVC are second to none, but you pay for that.
I'll wait to see it. Competition is great for the consumer. For now, I don't see anything at this price point that competes except for offerings from Epson.
That's the first time I've heard that. Thanks for letting me know. I do listen to RUclips in 2x, so maybe I just think fast. :-) I'll try to keep that in mind next time. The video was already long. I figure if I talk slower, it will be even longer.
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Still rocking my ht1070 i bought in 2017 lol. When it finally blows up i will definitely be going with a Benq 4k projector.
Remember a time when great projectors were all sub 2k. Get a big screen without the big tv price, but now everything going 3-4k+
Yeah, same , searching for a Projector that can replace a tv ... finding something just to not have a Blick mounten to the bedroom wall that i can use in moderate daylight i can buy a tv for the bedroom and the Livingroom ... and still have some left ... ... sad tbh
I bought this ht4550i and it replaces a Optoma uhd 65, which was great for the last 5 yrs...This projector is better in color but lacks the optoma's full scope to blow up old 4x3 scope pictures..to fill the screen..otherwise, very happy with the purchase from Benq..
Thanks for the noise comparison! I'll get one of those beautiful w4000i's. 😍
The biggest hold up for me is the brightness is like half with the Wide Gamut and Cinema setting. So in order to achieve the rated brightness its not accurate and has lower color coverage. Still though im sure its still nice.
I never use wide color gamut and I'm happy with the colors.
I always enjoy your reviews and respect your opinion. Darkening the review space would allow a more accurate assessment, but I suppose most people will use these lower end projectors in a similarly light environment anyway.
Unfortunate that contrast took a hit with pixel shifting compared to HD models like the HT2050. The larger 0.65 chip has helped, but is not the game changer we had all hoped for.
Using Smart Eco mode allows the LED's to dim which helps. It's just not perfect black.
The higher brightness from this projector must make 3D content that much better since 3D mode greatly reduces brightness already along with 3D glasses also dimming the content (almost like wear sunglasses). I have the benq ht3550i and I love it but I'm already looking to upgrade to the 4550i after hearing this review. Me and my wife love 3d movies. We have a dedicated custom built movie theater but have to have it pitch black to get the most out of the 3550.
Oh yeah 17 minutes. This is the real review❤❤🔥🔥
Hello from Brazil! 🇧🇷
Does SmartEco works ok? I've seen people complaining about color shifts, saying it's really annoying. Is that so or can it be used to improve contrast/black levels?
Thanks!!!!
I don't see color shifts on this one. I did on the V7050i laser UST projector though
Does anyone here have this as a replacement for the 3550? I've had the 3550 for years and love it but am considering this one as a replacement. I use the 3550 with WCG on and brilliant color off...I know it dims the image but the colors are crazy and your eyes adjust after like 15 min...also enhances the black level. I'm wondering if this works even better on the 4550.
I think this is better than my HT3550. Colors were great but it wasn't bright. These colors are great and it's bright
7:28 Thank you Dr Phil 🙌
Great review..
Hey Joe, how was the chromatic aberration on this latest Benq? Because in the past they have been plagued with it, and the associated poor lens quality...
I don't see any of that.
@@joentell nice, they must have it sorted! It's even pretty bad on my ht2050
@@bryanp4827 what size screen? I have the HT2050 and it looks sharp. No CA. The HT3550 has a bit but I have to get close to the screen to see it.
110 inch screen, but I only use it part time for 3d
Hey Joe, if you had a budget of 2k-3k to spend, would you pick this over an Epson model for home theater use? If not, which model?
I haven't tried the Epson, so I can't really say. I've heard great things about the Epson stuff too. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
I bought this over the Epson, mainly due to size. I know the Epson has better contrast, but I was worried about overheating, as I have the projector mounted to n a typical projector box setting, “outside” the room.
ANYONE know how to set this projector up to play 3D bluerays with the Playstation 3? I cant figure it out
Can I use it with an alr screen?
Quick question are the black levels on the 5050 ub worth it over this projector or should I just get this
I haven't tried the Epson
Finally a real upgrade!
The link to Phill's website is wrong, please fix it.
Fixed. Thanks
Is the 4k quality vastly different than native 4k projectors like the HT5550i? The 5550 is cheaper so I'm torn between the two.
Native 4k projectors will be in the 10-15k price point.
@@WhatThePheel isn't the HT5550i a native 4k projector?
@@FrankPepsi-k2b 4k is achieved by pixel shifting two 1080p screens to create the affect. As far as I know the only native 4k projectors are with Sony, and it goes from 8k+ for the cheapest models.
@@WhatThePheelJVC makes native 4K projectors as well
I thought the 3560 was the replacement for the 3550.
Hi there, i have a w1070 I'm considering replacing with this and besides the price (which is a lot) I'm worried the image will be way too bright. Does it get decently dim in eco mode? Can you dim it further? Thanks!
You can always make it dimmer with the settings.
@@joentellI can confirm it's too bright and not adjustable enough
any rainbow effect？
I haven’t noticed any…
Hisense c1 vs BenQ HT 4550i ....
Which is best in picture quality ?
I haven't tried that Hisense.
what did you end up getting ?
I was wondering how many hours do I have to use this led projector until I see a light dimming? I mean I will change my current projector for this reason mostly, I hate changing settings on the projector to accommodate for the hit on the light output due to bulb degeneration. My 3550 started loosing light from 100 hours. After 400 hours i just don’t like it anymore and im in a bat cave.
This is LED so quite awhile.
I don't know who this projector is for... On a 165" screen, you get eye searing brightness on normal, uncomfortable on eco and too dark with eco and wcg on. Unless you're running a low gain screen it's a bit much if you're going for under 180" i think. Also, quite noisy surprisingly...
I doubt it!
@@supergrissiI've tried it, had to return it. You need a lower gain screen to make this work on 165" or under
what speed hdmi cable for this
Depends on your source, but I would say the highest speed is best. I wouldn't want a playback issue due to a low speed HDMI cable. This is a non-issue if you plan on using the built-in streaming stick that it comes with.
Black levels depend more on the room than the projector. The darkest black you can get is the actual color of the screen. That's the big selling point of an UST - you can get a 0.5 gain CLR screen which helps with perceived contrast. No normal front projector can handle any ambient light gracefully, because in the light, a white screen is white, not black. So I really don't think you can say the projector can't handle total black, since no projector can if there's any light.
That’s not true
Using the same exact screen in the same room
Different projector types have different contrast levels……
Stop spreading false info
Sorry, I just saw this. RUclips isn't good at letting me know when I have comments on older videos. I hear what you're saying. But just consider that in a totally darkened room, a white screen looks black. Putting a light on any screen can cause the room to light up a bit depending on your wall color and nearby surfaces. So the screen is never perfectly black like you're saying, but the same can be said for OLED too. My OLED has reflections from light bouncing off the walls. Some of the high end projectors can produce awesome black levels. I've stood in front of a $30K JVC when I was at the Sound United offices, and I was looking straight at the projector while my eyes were where the black bars normally would be. It was an odd sensation because the light wasn't shining into my eye, but I could see it shining right above me.
By the way..500.00 to 1000.00 is a lot of money for a hrs worth of adjusting..
Cool video
The thing with BenQ is. that they have the Worst Customer Service. you can Imagine,
That brand don't give it crap about customer.
Hey Joe why is your video is only in 360p
Still processing
@@joentellyeah, that's such a pain...
But its not a jvc? I thought all RUclips home theater reviewers were required to have a jvc and to make fun of every other projector that costs half as much or less?
Yeah, I don't think it's cool to make fun of someone who can't afford a $10K-30K projector. $3000 is expensive for many people already. I think what you get for $3000 is outstanding! Black levels on JVC are second to none, but you pay for that.
This is way overpriced. Once Hisense bring their Vidda C1 Pro to America, no one would buy the BenQ HT4550i.
I'll wait to see it. Competition is great for the consumer. For now, I don't see anything at this price point that competes except for offerings from Epson.
The BenQ has optical zoom, physical lens shift, twice the ANSI power, without the speckle effect of laser projection. It's another market...
You speak too fast!
That's the first time I've heard that. Thanks for letting me know. I do listen to RUclips in 2x, so maybe I just think fast. :-) I'll try to keep that in mind next time. The video was already long. I figure if I talk slower, it will be even longer.
To me, you dont speak too fast. English is not my mother tongue