Head to head · 2 projectors

P1255 vs P5550

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P1255
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The short verdict

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P1255
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P5550
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Choose the P1255 if
  • Lighter in the hand (2,400 vs 2,800 g)
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Choose the P5550 if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (5,200 vs 4,000 nits peak)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theP12551 win
−400 gLighter in the hand2,400 vs 2,800 g
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Why pick theP55501 win
+30%Brighter screen outdoors5,200 vs 4,000 nits peak
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Display8 differences
Brightness
4000 ANSI lumens
5200 ANSI lumens
Resolution
XGA (1024x768)
1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
20000:1
18000:1
Native aspect ratio
4:3
16:9
Projector brightness
4000 ANSI lumens
5200 ANSI lumens
Projector brightness (economic mode)
3200 ANSI lumens
4160 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
XGA (1024x768)
1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
52.3 - 635 mm (2.06 - 25")
787.4 - 7620 mm (31 - 300")
Camera1 difference
Aperture range (F-F)
2.59 - 2.87
2.43 - 2.78
Battery & charging1 difference
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)
260 W
290 W
Design1 difference
Weight
2400 g
2800 g
Connectivity2 differences
HDMI ports quantity
2
2
Hdmi Version
1.4a
1.4b
Supported aspect ratios
4:3, 16:9
4:3
General5 differences
3D
No
Yes
Focal length range
16.88 - 21.88 mm
16.9 - 21.61 mm
Full HD
No
Yes
Lamps quantity
1 lamp(s)
1 lamp(s)
Projection modes
Ceiling, Front, Rear
Front, Rear, Ceiling
RMS rated power
10 W
10 W
Serial interface type
RS-232
RJ-45
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