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HT5550 vs W1600UST

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HT5550
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The short verdict

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HT5550
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W1600UST
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Choose the W1600UST if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (3,300 vs 1,800 nits peak)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theHT55500 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick theW1600UST1 win
+83%Brighter screen outdoors3,300 vs 1,800 nits peak
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Display6 differences
Brightness
1800 ANSI lumens
3300 ANSI lumens
Resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
100000:1
13000:1
Projector brightness
1800 ANSI lumens
3300 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
2184.4 - 3556 mm (86 - 140")
Performance2 differences
Noise level
32 dB
35 dB
Product type
Standard throw projector
Ultra short throw projector
Camera
Supported Video Modes
480i · 480p · 576i
480i · 480p · 576i
Battery & charging1 difference
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)
330 W
400 W
Design7 differences
Weight
6500 g
6200 g
Colors
Black
Gold, White
Depth
492 mm
429 mm
Height
168 mm
152 mm
Number of colours
1.07 billion colours
1.073 billion colours
Placement
Ceiling
Desktop
Width
349 mm
385 mm
Connectivity2 differences
HDMI ports quantity
2
2
Supported graphics resolutions
640 x 512 · 640 x 640 · 640 x 160
640 x 480 (VGA) · 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) · 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
USB 2.0 ports quantity
3
1
Audio1 difference
Built-in speaker(s)
No
Yes
General3 differences
Lamp power
240 W
240 W
Noise level (economic mode)
26 dB
29 dB
Offset
100%
138%
Throw ratio
1.36 - 2.18
0.23:1
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