i am sure others have mentioned and sorry to dissapoint but your new ht5550 is a 4phase pixel shifter with real resolution of 1920x1080 just like your previous epson(although epson only does 2phase shift so not 4k). your benq also has a smaller 0.47 dmd as opposed to 0.66" that has double the pixels and only has to 2phase shift to get to 4k. i sidegraded to 0.66" dmd (acer v7850) and diff in sharpness is there when compared to my previous 0.47" 4k dlp chip projector. larger chip has double the micromirrors on it(4million vs 2 mil) and therefore only has to shift twise to get all 8 million pixels on screen as opposed to 4phase shifting with smaller 0.47" dmd. either way both are sharper than espon models since those only 2phase shift 2million pixels so you get half of 4k resolution
Yes, but the Acer V7850 has been discontinued and you only have the Optoma version UHZ65, with similar cost to the JVC NX5, but only vertical lens shift.
This Benq also uses pixel shifting to display those 8.3 millions pixels, like the epson (even if it's not the same technology used) But you're right to say that it's a TRUE 4K projector because of the amount of pixels displayed, but the only NATIVE 4K projector are Sony's and now JVC's so at least 5000$, any other brand uses some kind of pixel shifting
The new native JVCs are AWESOME, but they are expensive and also HUGE/LARGE. I would love to get my old 2k JVC replaced with their 4K. But to be honest Im not motivated to pay 5-6000 this time. The Benq is the best low priced alternative, but rainbow effect is present but tollerable. And one one last thing, the contrast radio mentioned is NOT native contrast! So don't get fooled by that, and as mentioned not a native 4K projector, but "True 4k" a terrible term that to be should be illegal because it is so deceiving. I mean just the using the word "True" , OMG!
I am looking at the ViewSonic PX747-4K 4K. It is true 4K specs, supports HDR, (3,500 Lumens, 12,000:1 contrast ratio) and has a 15,000 hour lamp. And 3 year warranty. All for $900! I have a Viewsonic Full HD (1080P) projector and have used it for 7 years almost nonstop. Bulb had almost 4,600 hours on it. The bulb still never burned out! I replaced it to regain the lost brightness. But I only paid $21 for a replacement bulb. And have rocked it for 6 months already. Almost 1,000 hours so far. When I play true 4K content on it, it is absolutely gorgeous and definitely rivals cheap 4K TV pics, even as only a 1080p projector. I previously had an Optoma 720P projector I picked up in 2005. Optoma had beautiful pics. But they were plagued with colorwheel issues. And I won’t ever buy one again, as I paid $1,300 at the time (2005) for a 720P. I picked up the Viewsonic in about 2012. Paid $550 brand new and STILL rock it with my Sony Prologic Surround 7.2 setup. And a 114 inch reflective, retractable screen. I love my theatre! Still rivals 4K projector setups, even today. One of these days I will do a video of my theatre. But my next 4K will be the Viewsonic. I highly recommend their projectors for those on a budget. Pic quality and reliability, with warranty cannot be beat for the price by anyone, including Ben Q.
Got myself the Epson EH-TW 9400. Pretty much same price. I got to compare those two at my home cinema dealer. The colors of the BenQ are awesome! I decided to buy the Epson anyway because of those reasons: the black ist better, the fan is slightly softer, the gaming input lag is lower. It was a real close decision. The BenQ IS awesome though!
One other thing Epson has over BenQ is Epson is a 3LCD projector so no rainbow effect on the Epson. Hope Epson comes up with true 4k projectors now Fan noise is still too loud on projectors Benq HT5550 is 32dB
The way you described the difference between this BenQ and the Epson was confusing. You made it seem like the BenQ was not also a pixel-shifter, without actually clarifying thus. Both the BenQ and Epson are pixel-shifting projectors. If you pay very close attention to Epson's documentation and marketing, they don't actually ever say that their projector displays a 4K image (because it doesn't). What they DO say is that their projector uses "4K Enhancement technology" and that it "accepts 4K content". In reality, their 1080p chips are shifting the pixels at HALF distance, resulting in something closer to a 2K image. The difference with these BenQ projectors (and others from Optoma and co.) is that they actually shift their 1080p chip at FULL distance, resulting in 8.3 million individually addressable pixels, which is what CEDIA categorizes as a true 4K image. So they CAN be considered "true" 4K projectors, but not "native" 4K projectors.
But give me a break! The marketing guys are obviously attempting to intentionally confuse people, and are perfectly happy if people just assume that True 4K means they're getting a projector with a 4K panel (which I'm SURE is what FilmsAtHome originally thought this was), and not just another 1080p unit with a more effective implementation of the same pixel shifting concept derived from the first generation Faux K LCD eShift devices.
Any videos of calibrations, out did you stick with the factory settings? I noticed in another review that the send to be some kind of motion interpolation, and I'm wondering how well it works, and if it creates any judder effects. Thanks!
The reasons I'd never go with DLP, is the terrible brightness uniformity and black levels. The Epson 5050UB is a similar price, and has way better brightness uniformity, color, black levels, motorized zoom, and has better quality lenses. DLP just blows compared to 3LCD and LcoS. I'd take better black levels, color, brightness uniformity, and lumens, any day.
Yes, the BenQ has no SDE (you won't see the pixels) but I'll gladly give up the 8.3 million pixels of the DLP (the BenQ is still a pixel shifter, not naive 4K) and go with the pixel shifting Epson 5050 with its superior placement flexibility, superior black floor, superior contrast and motorized lens. Also don't have to worry about the rainbow effect with the Epson.
The only benq that I would debate on is the 3550 as it’s $1500. Hard to get anything other than dlp for 4k at that point. But at $3000 the epson is better. And if you look slightly used a jvc $6000 new is amazing and blows all of these away. No contest.
@@philiplubduck6107 Agree that the JVC wins hands down. But at twice the price? Yikes. The value proposition of the Epson 5050 is a bang-for-the-buck that's hard to beat imho.
ICA Mitchell the Epson was great. Just not ideal for my room. I will see what the BenQ gives me for picture but so far I’m really happy with the detail. I personally tend to notice detail more over color or black levels since my room can get pretty dark.
@@JeffRauseo have you tried any JVC projectors, for me black level performance the single most important aspect of any projector. I find it difficult to watch movies with grayish back level, takes me out of the movie. You should try my JVC X7900
Hey man, would love to see an updated video on this topic. You have had it for a few months now, so what are your overall thoughts? Everything I read says the BenQ is sharper, but the Epson has better/brighter colors and contrast
I mean you kind of hit the nail on the head. BenQ is sharper and handles the 4K resolution better, but the Epson has some really strong color and better HDR.
Hi, mate. Im also having hard time trying to decide between the two. Can you help me out? 1) Is the difference in brightness big between the two? I sometimes watch movies with lights, and all the previous dlp projectors were dull. 2)Do you sometimes game on this projector? 3) Do you see any rainbow effect? Are you satisfied with this choice overall? I also use the CineGrey Screen. (Btw I also have those memory lines... but im out of warranty I guess)
allsportnj Hey have you tried higher end DLP projectors that have fatter color wheels? I had the exact same problem so I went with the Epson HC1040 and was apprehensive to try a DLP when I upgraded. But the higher end ones have color wheels that go 1.5x to 2x fatter and don’t cause RBE for me at all anymore. I have the BenQ3550 now
@@jjjgh11 The RBE is present on the Benq, but I have seen much worse, Is you like the DLP look in general the JVC are the ones to get, BUT they are expensive :-(
Hi Jeff, I've been look at this projector to replace my Optoma hd26. One thing I'm looking for is good brightness as I only run a projector. What's this one like with a bit of sunlight in the room? Also, does it have filtering on the air intake?
HT5550 is also pixel shifting projector. It uses TI 0.47" XPR DLP chip. More information here -> www.benq.com/en-me/knowledge-center/knowledge/true-4k-uhd-home-projector.html#xpr
@@JeffRauseo Poor native contrast is just the nature of this DLP technology. When measured it may be even less. An auto iris helps with *dynamic* contrast, but the real number to look for is the *native* contrast.
@@JeffRauseo Here's a few measured contrast numbers: With the iris off on the BenQ HT5550, the native contrast ratio is as high as ~ 675:1. Not a typo. With the iris on, the best the BenQ could achieve is a *dynamic contrast* of ~ 5489:1 (but at the expense of significant detail clipping in both highlight and shadow areas). With the iris off on the Epson 5050UB, the native contrast ratio is as high as ~ 5429:1. With the iris on, the best the Epson could achieve is a dynamic contrast of ~ 37,014:1. (In Digital Cinema HDR mode, turning the auto iris on renders the black level too low to measure ... which is incredible). So as we can see, depending on the mode used, the Epson's native contrast can be as high as the BenQ's dynamic contrast, and without the crushing blacks and blown out highlights that the BenQ can suffer from. Even though the BenQ arguably has better motion handling and no SDE (screen-door effect), the overall picture quality of the Epson will have much better pop and contrast (and no rainbow effect common to DLP systems). I purchased a Pioneer 720p Kuro HDTV about 12 years ago, and still have it. Even though the BenQ displays true 4K (1080p x 4 pixel shifting) unlike the Epson's faux K (1080p x 2 pixel shifting), the Kuro has taught me one thing. Contrast is king. hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/video-display/projectors/benq-cineprime-ht5550-ultra-hd-dlp-projector-review/ hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/video-display/projectors/epson-home-cinema-5050ub-4k-pro-uhd-projector-review/
ICA Mitchell hmm. I’ll have to keep an eye on that as I calibrate things. I was super impressed with the level of detail on this projector though, so maybe sacrificing that for color? I may go back and forth!
What do you mean it only moved the picture up and down diagonally are you talking about the lens shift because if yours only move diagonally then something is wrong with your projector. The lens shift go up and down and left and right with no problem.
Hmm. It was really strange. It was moving diagonally rather than just straight left/right. As I would adjust one knob, it would move the picture at a 45° angle
@@JeffRauseo Watch "BenQ HT5550 (W5700) 4K Projector Review ... THE COLORS!!!" on UA-cam ua-cam.com/video/nrqIHsd0s9c/v-deo.html. Go to 4:20 in the video he will demonstrate the lens shift
I was just about to pull the trigger on this Project then i watched your video and it scared the crap out of me lol. It would be impossible to set the projector up right. But i went back to other reviews i watched and that one i sent you actually showed the lens shift thank god so i will be purchasing. But you need to let other people watching this know that your unit is defective before you stop people from buying it lol. P.s. it's also 4k shift not native, so let me know if your unit is defective
Not true 4k it pixel shifts the image. I have the Epson 9400 projector £2500 here in the uk much better than the ben Q better built and a lot more features its bigger but once installed you should not have to touch it everything can be controlled with the remote lens focus zoom it even has lens memory with one touch of the remote well worth the money.
With lights on like we see in the video you can't see a huge difference, but as soon as you turn off the lights the Epson quickly blows the BenQ out of the water.
The black is poor overall. Epson is noticeably better almost day and night difference. Then jvc is insane. I bought last years jvc pixel shift and I kid you not the black level is noticeably better than a 3 year old Samsung led tv. Yes better black on a projector in the dark than a tv. And hdr looks amazing. Can’t stop buying more movies to watch.
Does it do 3D? I know 3D is on it's way to the grave but sure would be nice to pop in one of my 3D discs and watch it now and then even if there isn't any new content.
The problem with this projector is that it has a rainbow effect. We can see the rainbow effect also in your clip at 5:31. Around quick-moving animals, there is a rainbow effect. I am staying away from all DLP projectors just because of this problem.
@@JeffRauseo, not exactly this blue. Around birds, I can see colors like green and yellow. This blue tint is I think not rainbow effect. I had one Optoma 4K projector. I really like its sharpness. But I hate its rainbow effect so I sold it and replace it with Epson 4010.
RBE is almost always much much worse then filming (for UA-cam ect), as in MUCH worse! You should check the benq out IRL. That said it does have RBE. But its not THAT bad as you see in you tube vids. Im very sensitive to RBE, and let me just say, The benq 5550/W5700(europe) is tolerable. The JVC is what you are looking for (Did I just sound like a jedi?)
Aside from an uptick in detail due to being a single chip design and achieving increased pixels on screen via a variant on pixel-shifting (which is only noticeable at close distances) - the Epson 5050 bests the BenQ 5550 in every other area of picture quality and performance. The Epson 5050 has greater lumen output, contrast and black levels - no rainbow effect, and superior color due to its 3-chip design - much faster response time at 28ms - and a far superior all glass motorized lens assembly with lens memory.
Great review but this projector isn't a true 4K projector....Only JVC & Sony has native 4K panels plus BenQ using upgraded 0.47" DMD DLP chip. Also BenQ has some of the best lenses to their projectors better most Sony 4K projectors.
@BobbyDigital Please note, "True 4K" and "Native 4K" are not synonymous. You can have pixel shifting projectors like the BenQ HT5550 (1080p x 4) that achieve true 4K (showing all 8.3 million pixels), and have non-pixel shifting projectors like the JVC NX5 that achieve true 4K (showing all 8.3 million pixels). The former can be called *TRUE 4K* whereas the latter should be called *NATIVE 4K*.
@@2Timothy2.15 TI 4K DLP chip has only 4.15 million mirrors, not the 8.3 million that is required for 4K 3840x2160 display. Is it doing pixel shift in the same way that the 3LCD 4K enhanced projectors from Epson yes & no. So it's not even true 4K reason being most us the term FauxK
@@Eurica76 You're conflating True 4K with Native 4K. It pixel shifts to show all 8.3 million pixels. Showing all 8.3 million pixels is true 4K despite not being native 4K. The Epson is faux K because though it accepts a 4K signal with 8.3 million pixels it only shows half of them on screen.
Neither of these pixel-shifters are true or native 4K if you really want to split hairs - 4096 x 2160 is true 4K (8.8 million pixels). However Jeff is getting all excited about an uptick in resolution (only when seated close to his screen) when the Epson 5050 is far superior in contrast and black levels, has zero rainbow effect because it's a 3-chip design, has much higher lumen output, and is also far superior for "4K60" gaming with a much faster response-time of only 28ms.
@@TomlinsonHolman52583 In the context of this discussion we're talking about UHD 4K, not DCI 4K. We could say 2160p, but that isn't what the industry uses. They use the term "4K" which sounds more appealing to consumers.
From what iv gathered, even this is not Native 4k. It is a single -chip Dlp with native resolution 1920×1080 Shifted to 3840×2160. Wish u would Kindly get this basic fact clearly across right before an indepth review like this. But yeah if u can label this a " real"" true" etecetra and be satisfied then i guess its fine..
The frontal grids are functional? Because it is the way to ventilate it inside a bookcase. But, as you can see in this internal review the front grilles are blinded! cine4home.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/BenQ_W5700_1.jpg cine4home.de/die-inneren-werte-benq-w5700-tear-down/
i am sure others have mentioned and sorry to dissapoint but your new ht5550 is a 4phase pixel shifter with real resolution of 1920x1080 just like your previous epson(although epson only does 2phase shift so not 4k). your benq also has a smaller 0.47 dmd as opposed to 0.66" that has double the pixels and only has to 2phase shift to get to 4k. i sidegraded to 0.66" dmd (acer v7850) and diff in sharpness is there when compared to my previous 0.47" 4k dlp chip projector. larger chip has double the micromirrors on it(4million vs 2 mil) and therefore only has to shift twise to get all 8 million pixels on screen as opposed to 4phase shifting with smaller 0.47" dmd. either way both are sharper than espon models since those only 2phase shift 2million pixels so you get half of 4k resolution
Yes, but the Acer V7850 has been discontinued and you only have the Optoma version UHZ65, with similar cost to the JVC NX5, but only vertical lens shift.
This Benq also uses pixel shifting to display those 8.3 millions pixels, like the epson (even if it's not the same technology used)
But you're right to say that it's a TRUE 4K projector because of the amount of pixels displayed, but the only NATIVE 4K projector are Sony's and now JVC's so at least 5000$, any other brand uses some kind of pixel shifting
I know, but it’s not downgrading in the number of the pixels like Epson. In my eyes if it had all 8.3 million, it’s 4K
The new native JVCs are AWESOME, but they are expensive and also HUGE/LARGE. I would love to get my old 2k JVC replaced with their 4K. But to be honest Im not motivated to pay 5-6000 this time. The Benq is the best low priced alternative, but rainbow effect is present but tollerable. And one one last thing, the contrast radio mentioned is NOT native contrast! So don't get fooled by that, and as mentioned not a native 4K projector, but "True 4k" a terrible term that to be should be illegal because it is so deceiving. I mean just the using the word "True" , OMG!
@@egestroem I agree, if it isn't an 8.3 million pixel chip it's not true 4K. I am so sick of the misuse of terms to sell a product.
I am looking at the ViewSonic PX747-4K 4K. It is true 4K specs, supports HDR, (3,500 Lumens, 12,000:1 contrast ratio) and has a 15,000 hour lamp. And 3 year warranty. All for $900! I have a Viewsonic Full HD (1080P) projector and have used it for 7 years almost nonstop. Bulb had almost 4,600 hours on it. The bulb still never burned out! I replaced it to regain the lost brightness. But I only paid $21 for a replacement bulb. And have rocked it for 6 months already. Almost 1,000 hours so far.
When I play true 4K content on it, it is absolutely gorgeous and definitely rivals cheap 4K TV pics, even as only a 1080p projector. I previously had an Optoma 720P projector I picked up in 2005. Optoma had beautiful pics. But they were plagued with colorwheel issues. And I won’t ever buy one again, as I paid $1,300 at the time (2005) for a 720P. I picked up the Viewsonic in about 2012. Paid $550 brand new and STILL rock it with my Sony Prologic Surround 7.2 setup. And a 114 inch reflective, retractable screen. I love my theatre! Still rivals 4K projector setups, even today. One of these days I will do a video of my theatre.
But my next 4K will be the Viewsonic. I highly recommend their projectors for those on a budget. Pic quality and reliability, with warranty cannot be beat for the price by anyone, including Ben Q.
Got myself the Epson EH-TW 9400. Pretty much same price. I got to compare those two at my home cinema dealer. The colors of the BenQ are awesome! I decided to buy the Epson anyway because of those reasons: the black ist better, the fan is slightly softer, the gaming input lag is lower. It was a real close decision. The BenQ IS awesome though!
For gaming you chose the right one, film nerds on budget the benq is king for now :)
One other thing Epson has over BenQ is Epson is a 3LCD projector so no rainbow effect on the Epson.
Hope Epson comes up with true 4k projectors now
Fan noise is still too loud on projectors Benq HT5550 is 32dB
If you set the power output to eco I find it whisper quiet.
The way you described the difference between this BenQ and the Epson was confusing. You made it seem like the BenQ was not also a pixel-shifter, without actually clarifying thus. Both the BenQ and Epson are pixel-shifting projectors.
If you pay very close attention to Epson's documentation and marketing, they don't actually ever say that their projector displays a 4K image (because it doesn't). What they DO say is that their projector uses "4K Enhancement technology" and that it "accepts 4K content". In reality, their 1080p chips are shifting the pixels at HALF distance, resulting in something closer to a 2K image.
The difference with these BenQ projectors (and others from Optoma and co.) is that they actually shift their 1080p chip at FULL distance, resulting in 8.3 million individually addressable pixels, which is what CEDIA categorizes as a true 4K image. So they CAN be considered "true" 4K projectors, but not "native" 4K projectors.
But give me a break! The marketing guys are obviously attempting to intentionally confuse people, and are perfectly happy if people just assume that True 4K means they're getting a projector with a 4K panel (which I'm SURE is what FilmsAtHome originally thought this was), and not just another 1080p unit with a more effective implementation of the same pixel shifting concept derived from the first generation Faux K LCD eShift devices.
great review. im having this one installed in my new house soon. cant wait. its always good to have another opinion on what the picture is like.
How do you like it so far, are blacks and contrasts really good?
This video really needed to be 4k to see the detail :)
Any videos of calibrations, out did you stick with the factory settings? I noticed in another review that the send to be some kind of motion interpolation, and I'm wondering how well it works, and if it creates any judder effects. Thanks!
The reasons I'd never go with DLP, is the terrible brightness uniformity and black levels. The Epson 5050UB is a similar price, and has way better brightness uniformity, color, black levels, motorized zoom, and has better quality lenses.
DLP just blows compared to 3LCD and LcoS. I'd take better black levels, color, brightness uniformity, and lumens, any day.
Yes, the BenQ has no SDE (you won't see the pixels) but I'll gladly give up the 8.3 million pixels of the DLP (the BenQ is still a pixel shifter, not naive 4K) and go with the pixel shifting Epson 5050 with its superior placement flexibility, superior black floor, superior contrast and motorized lens. Also don't have to worry about the rainbow effect with the Epson.
The only benq that I would debate on is the 3550 as it’s $1500. Hard to get anything other than dlp for 4k at that point. But at $3000 the epson is better. And if you look slightly used a jvc $6000 new is amazing and blows all of these away. No contest.
@@philiplubduck6107 Agree that the JVC wins hands down. But at twice the price? Yikes. The value proposition of the Epson 5050 is a bang-for-the-buck that's hard to beat imho.
ICA Mitchell the Epson was great. Just not ideal for my room. I will see what the BenQ gives me for picture but so far I’m really happy with the detail. I personally tend to notice detail more over color or black levels since my room can get pretty dark.
@@JeffRauseo have you tried any JVC projectors, for me black level performance the single most important aspect of any projector. I find it difficult to watch movies with grayish back level, takes me out of the movie. You should try my JVC X7900
How does it compare to Sony VPL-VW29es?
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You too!
Hey man, would love to see an updated video on this topic. You have had it for a few months now, so what are your overall thoughts? Everything I read says the BenQ is sharper, but the Epson has better/brighter colors and contrast
I mean you kind of hit the nail on the head. BenQ is sharper and handles the 4K resolution better, but the Epson has some really strong color and better HDR.
Do you see the rainbow effect sometimes?
I see dead people
Will you be reviewing the 3D feature? What is your viewing distance? I’m anxious to get your impressions on the projectors black level in time.
Hi, mate.
Im also having hard time trying to decide between the two.
Can you help me out?
1) Is the difference in brightness big between the two?
I sometimes watch movies with lights, and all the previous dlp projectors were dull.
2)Do you sometimes game on this projector?
3) Do you see any rainbow effect?
Are you satisfied with this choice overall?
I also use the CineGrey Screen.
(Btw I also have those memory lines... but im out of warranty I guess)
I like this choice. I don’t see the rainbow effect. I’ve never gamed on it.
5:30 did I see a rainbow effect.?! Or delay between cam.
Good video , benq usualy come pre calibrated where most projectors dont , they are in my opinion the best .
Nice projector at a good price. Unfortunately I can only go with Epson projectors as the RBE on DLP projectors is too noticeable for me.
allsportnj Hey have you tried higher end DLP projectors that have fatter color wheels? I had the exact same problem so I went with the Epson HC1040 and was apprehensive to try a DLP when I upgraded. But the higher end ones have color wheels that go 1.5x to 2x fatter and don’t cause RBE for me at all anymore. I have the BenQ3550 now
@@jjjgh11 The RBE is present on the Benq, but I have seen much worse, Is you like the DLP look in general the JVC are the ones to get, BUT they are expensive :-(
What about the DLP with LED light engines? I don't think those even use a colour wheel, so I assume that would also mean no chance of RBE?
Hi Jeff, I've been look at this projector to replace my Optoma hd26. One thing I'm looking for is good brightness as I only run a projector. What's this one like with a bit of sunlight in the room?
Also, does it have filtering on the air intake?
Hey man, how's the fan noise level? I see you have it sitting very close to you.
HT5550 is also pixel shifting projector. It uses TI 0.47" XPR DLP chip. More information here -> www.benq.com/en-me/knowledge-center/knowledge/true-4k-uhd-home-projector.html#xpr
The Benq is a 1080p chip that pixel shifts ?
Cool video, love my HT3550!
The contrast ratio of the HT5550 is actually closer to 1000:1, very poor
ICA Mitchell where do you see that?
@@JeffRauseo Poor native contrast is just the nature of this DLP technology. When measured it may be even less. An auto iris helps with *dynamic* contrast, but the real number to look for is the *native* contrast.
@@JeffRauseo Here's a few measured contrast numbers:
With the iris off on the BenQ HT5550, the native contrast ratio is as high as ~ 675:1. Not a typo. With the iris on, the best the BenQ could achieve is a *dynamic contrast* of ~ 5489:1 (but at the expense of significant detail clipping in both highlight and shadow areas).
With the iris off on the Epson 5050UB, the native contrast ratio is as high as ~ 5429:1. With the iris on, the best the Epson could achieve is a dynamic contrast of ~ 37,014:1. (In Digital Cinema HDR mode, turning the auto iris on renders the black level too low to measure ... which is incredible).
So as we can see, depending on the mode used, the Epson's native contrast can be as high as the BenQ's dynamic contrast, and without the crushing blacks and blown out highlights that the BenQ can suffer from. Even though the BenQ arguably has better motion handling and no SDE (screen-door effect), the overall picture quality of the Epson will have much better pop and contrast (and no rainbow effect common to DLP systems). I purchased a Pioneer 720p Kuro HDTV about 12 years ago, and still have it. Even though the BenQ displays true 4K (1080p x 4 pixel shifting) unlike the Epson's faux K (1080p x 2 pixel shifting), the Kuro has taught me one thing. Contrast is king.
hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/video-display/projectors/benq-cineprime-ht5550-ultra-hd-dlp-projector-review/
hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/video-display/projectors/epson-home-cinema-5050ub-4k-pro-uhd-projector-review/
ICA Mitchell hmm. I’ll have to keep an eye on that as I calibrate things. I was super impressed with the level of detail on this projector though, so maybe sacrificing that for color? I may go back and forth!
Yup, the benq native contrast is pretty danm far from the dynamic always mentioned, but it is still an awesome projector/deal I think.
Apparently its very noisy and the HDR makes the picture not good as it loses brightness is this true?
Epson is a far better projector in every way get that one
What 4k player are using?
GET A 4K CAMERA INSTEAD OF USING A CELLPHONE !
I bet that smaller projector fits your room better.
What do you mean it only moved the picture up and down diagonally are you talking about the lens shift because if yours only move diagonally then something is wrong with your projector. The lens shift go up and down and left and right with no problem.
Hmm. It was really strange. It was moving diagonally rather than just straight left/right. As I would adjust one knob, it would move the picture at a 45° angle
@@JeffRauseo Watch "BenQ HT5550 (W5700) 4K Projector Review ... THE COLORS!!!" on UA-cam
ua-cam.com/video/nrqIHsd0s9c/v-deo.html. Go to 4:20 in the video he will demonstrate the lens shift
After you watch it tell me if yours act differently.
I was just about to pull the trigger on this Project then i watched your video and it scared the crap out of me lol. It would be impossible to set the projector up right. But i went back to other reviews i watched and that one i sent you actually showed the lens shift thank god so i will be purchasing. But you need to let other people watching this know that your unit is defective before you stop people from buying it lol. P.s. it's also 4k shift not native, so let me know if your unit is defective
lardrell climer I’m going to try it again. It definitely didn’t work like that guys did at first. Maybe it was me.
You gotta make a new room tour video at some point Jeff!
You DO realise that it is also a pixel shifter...?
Not true 4k it pixel shifts the image. I have the Epson 9400 projector £2500 here in the uk much better than the ben Q better built and a lot more features its bigger but once installed you should not have to touch it everything can be controlled with the remote lens focus zoom it even has lens memory with one touch of the remote well worth the money.
That’s kind of just semantics though. If it produces 8.3 million pixels I would consider it real 4K
No, it is "True 4K", it just isn't "Native 4K".
What do you think about the black levels compared to the epson
With lights on like we see in the video you can't see a huge difference, but as soon as you turn off the lights the Epson quickly blows the BenQ out of the water.
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The black is poor overall. Epson is noticeably better almost day and night difference. Then jvc is insane. I bought last years jvc pixel shift and I kid you not the black level is noticeably better than a 3 year old Samsung led tv. Yes better black on a projector in the dark than a tv. And hdr looks amazing. Can’t stop buying more movies to watch.
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@@2Timothy2.15 Thats absolutely not true, what said the epson HAS the upper hand. But "blows out of the water" ? Come on, thats bull
Does the image looks good in a room with white walls andlittle ambient light?
You’re link goes to a horror pack not the benq ht5550
Good catch! Updated it.
Do you recomend using an xbox instead of an actual 4k player
It’s not a true 4K projector.
It also comes factory calibrated out the box. Great projector but not true 4K.
Great video!
No, it is "True 4K", it just isn't "Native 4K".
Does it do 3D? I know 3D is on it's way to the grave but sure would be nice to pop in one of my 3D discs and watch it now and then even if there isn't any new content.
It does do 3D but only with dlp-link glasses which are just about everywhere.
The problem with this projector is that it has a rainbow effect. We can see the rainbow effect also in your clip at 5:31. Around quick-moving animals, there is a rainbow effect.
I am staying away from all DLP projectors just because of this problem.
Was that the strange blue light underneath the birds? I was hoping that was just a calibration issue
@@JeffRauseo, not exactly this blue. Around birds, I can see colors like green and yellow. This blue tint is I think not rainbow effect.
I had one Optoma 4K projector. I really like its sharpness. But I hate its rainbow effect so I sold it and replace it with Epson 4010.
Aljosa Kavčič hmm. I don’t see it then. Weird
@@JeffRauseo awesome. Then you can fully enjoy the projector.
RBE is almost always much much worse then filming (for UA-cam ect), as in MUCH worse! You should check the benq out IRL. That said it does have RBE. But its not THAT bad as you see in you tube vids. Im very sensitive to RBE, and let me just say, The benq 5550/W5700(europe) is tolerable. The JVC is what you are looking for (Did I just sound like a jedi?)
Aside from an uptick in detail due to being a single chip design and achieving increased pixels on screen via a variant on pixel-shifting (which is only noticeable at close distances) - the Epson 5050 bests the BenQ 5550 in every other area of picture quality and performance.
The Epson 5050 has greater lumen output, contrast and black levels - no rainbow effect, and superior color due to its 3-chip design - much faster response time at 28ms - and a far superior all glass motorized lens assembly with lens memory.
That's too much for me
I can only afford anything under $200
Great review but this projector isn't a true 4K projector....Only JVC & Sony has native 4K panels plus BenQ using upgraded 0.47" DMD DLP chip. Also BenQ has some of the best lenses to their projectors better most Sony 4K projectors.
@BobbyDigital Please note, "True 4K" and "Native 4K" are not synonymous. You can have pixel shifting projectors like the BenQ HT5550 (1080p x 4) that achieve true 4K (showing all 8.3 million pixels), and have non-pixel shifting projectors like the JVC NX5 that achieve true 4K (showing all 8.3 million pixels). The former can be called *TRUE 4K* whereas the latter should be called *NATIVE 4K*.
@@2Timothy2.15 TI 4K DLP chip has only 4.15 million mirrors, not the 8.3 million that is required for 4K 3840x2160 display. Is it doing pixel shift in the same way that the 3LCD 4K enhanced projectors from Epson yes & no. So it's not even true 4K reason being most us the term FauxK
@@Eurica76 You're conflating True 4K with Native 4K. It pixel shifts to show all 8.3 million pixels. Showing all 8.3 million pixels is true 4K despite not being native 4K. The Epson is faux K because though it accepts a 4K signal with 8.3 million pixels it only shows half of them on screen.
Neither of these pixel-shifters are true or native 4K if you really want to split hairs - 4096 x 2160 is true 4K (8.8 million pixels). However Jeff is getting all excited about an uptick in resolution (only when seated close to his screen) when the Epson 5050 is far superior in contrast and black levels, has zero rainbow effect because it's a 3-chip design, has much higher lumen output, and is also far superior for "4K60" gaming with a much faster response-time of only 28ms.
@@TomlinsonHolman52583 In the context of this discussion we're talking about UHD 4K, not DCI 4K. We could say 2160p, but that isn't what the industry uses. They use the term "4K" which sounds more appealing to consumers.
From what iv gathered, even this is not Native 4k. It is a single -chip Dlp with native resolution 1920×1080 Shifted to 3840×2160. Wish u would Kindly get this basic fact clearly across right before an indepth review like this. But yeah if u can label this a " real"" true" etecetra and be satisfied then i guess its fine..
The frontal grids are functional? Because it is the way to ventilate it inside a bookcase. But, as you can see in this internal review the front grilles are blinded!
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