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GS2 vs HT5550

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The short verdict

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GS2
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HT5550
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Choose the GS2 if
  • Lighter in the hand (1,600 vs 6,500 g)
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Choose the HT5550 if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (1,800 vs 500 nits peak)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theGS21 win
−4,900 gLighter in the hand1,600 vs 6,500 g
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Why pick theHT55501 win
+260%Brighter screen outdoors1,800 vs 500 nits peak
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Display5 differences
Brightness
500 ANSI lumens
1800 ANSI lumens
Resolution
720p (1280x720)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Projector brightness
500 ANSI lumens
1800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
720p (1280x720)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Screen size compatibility
762 - 2540 mm (30 - 100")
1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Performance2 differences
Noise level
31 dB
32 dB
Product type
Short throw projector
Standard 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)
42 W
330 W
Design6 differences
Weight
1600 g
6500 g
Colors
Brown, Grey
Black
Depth
139 mm
492 mm
Height
144 mm
168 mm
Number of colours
1.073 billion colours
1.07 billion colours
Width
139 mm
349 mm
Connectivity3 differences
HDMI ports quantity
1
2
Hdmi Version
1.4a
2.0a
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
3
Audio1 difference
Built-in speaker(s)
Yes
No
General4 differences
3D
No
Yes
Cables included
AC, USB Type-C
AC
Noise level (economic mode)
29 dB
26 dB
Throw ratio
1.3
1.36 - 2.18
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