BenQ HT2550 4K Projector Review

BenQ’s HT2550 4K Projector uses the newer, smaller, more affordable, and slightly lower “resolution” 4K UHD DLP chip. I’ve spent a lot of time this past week watching HDTV and movies with it. This is a smaller projector that packs a lot of performance while giving you a great value proposition. This short throw dlp projector gives you a 100 inch Screen at Just 10 feet. While not as small as those LED pocket throw projectors, this 9.3 pound device is still very portable with an 11” x 14” footprint.

This Projector Packs In A Lot Of Features

Is it worth the $1,399.00 price tag? That’s a fair question. Read on to see what we thought of this small but powerful projector.

Pros:
4K capable
Picture quality beats most, right out of the box
Light and portable
Great price and value

Cons:
5-watt speaker is obviously not ideal
No onboard media player to allow you to go PC-free
Could use more smart features

Overview

The HT2550 has 2,200 lumens of brightness, a 1.2:1 zoom lens, and 4K HDR capabilities. This projector works best in a home theater, or anywhere that you can make very  dark. It comes with a decent remote, and has tons of settings to tweak colors and get the perfect picture. You also get a 4,000-hour lamp life at full power, which can stretch to 8,000 in Smart Eco mode. It is also 3D capable. So this projector packs in a ton of great features. The 5-Watt speaker is adequate, but of course is no substitute for quality sound.

Right out of the box the picture quality is better than most projectors. It will need some tweaking and there are plenty of settings to do this. Once fine-tuned, the colors, in general, appear accurate. They provide adjustments for all six primary and secondary colors, as well as Flesh Tone and Color Enhancer settings. Flesh tones looked very good.

Design

The HT2550 has a nice curved shape and is just small enough to be portable for movie night. The size allows it to sit almost anywhere. As far as the fan sound, don’t expect your typical loud projector. This one operates with more of a hum that won’t interfere with your movie. It isn’t silent, but it’s pretty close.

It has only the basic inputs in back including Audio In, Audio Out, PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Mini USB, USB, TYPE A, and 12 V TRIGGER.

Which brings us to the only real disappointment with this projector. The fact that it lacks an onboard media player. This means that you have to be connected to the source, whether it’s your TV, PC or laptop. These days that feature is a must. I understand that it would have increased the price, but I think consumers would have been willing to pay. Despite this oversight, the HT2550 remains a great value since it is so feature-heavy otherwise.

Focus

Aside from the varied image settings, you’ll need to take some time tuning it for the best possible focus. Small movements of the focus dial can produce large effects on the screen. Once you get it just right, you won’t need to touch it again unless you move the projector.

Setup

Setup is very simple. Just plug the power cord and source in, and turn the projector on. You may want to adjust like the zoom and focus, then you are good to go.

Picture Quality

Just about everything we watched on this projector was detailed, crisp and clear, as long as you are in the appropriate environment and have your settings correct. BenQ really made it easy to watch a quality picture relatively hassle-free.

The best projector for the price.

Movie Night Will Never Be The Same

Bottom Line

The BenQ HT2550 projector is a pleasant experience. It boots up without much of a delay, operates more quietly than most and has so many settings you that get more control. It comes with a very useful remote, which is nice because that isn’t always the case. There’s 4k and 3D capability built right in. Whether it’s movies, sports or gaming, this short throw projector has everything that you need. In fact, it has more than you need. The menus are all very intuitive and easy to navigate as well. We wish it had an onboard media player, but we can’t really complain about the great value for the price.

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