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HT5550 vs LW830ST

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HT5550
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The short verdict

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HT5550
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LW830ST
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Choose the LW830ST if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (4,000 vs 1,800 nits peak)
  • Lighter in the hand (3,400 vs 6,500 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theHT55500 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick theLW830ST2 wins
+122%Brighter screen outdoors4,000 vs 1,800 nits peak
−3,100 gLighter in the hand3,400 vs 6,500 g
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Display5 differences
Brightness
1800 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
100000:1
3000000:1
Projector brightness
1800 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
WXGA (1280x800)
Performance3 differences
Market Positioning
Home cinema
Business
Noise level
32 dB
30 dB
Product type
Standard throw projector
Short throw projector
Battery & charging2 differences
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)
330 W
230 W
Design5 differences
Weight
6500 g
3400 g
Depth
492 mm
229.3 mm
Height
168 mm
120.5 mm
Placement
Ceiling
Ceiling, Desktop
Width
349 mm
279.2 mm
Connectivity
HDMI ports quantity
2
2
Audio1 difference
Built-in speaker(s)
No
Yes
General5 differences
Cables included
AC
Power
Keystone correction, vertical
-40 - 40°
30°
Noise level (economic mode)
26 dB
24 dB
Offset
100%
112%
Throw ratio
1.36 - 2.18
0.521
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