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LK953ST vs MS550

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LK953ST
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The short verdict

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LK953ST
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MS550
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Choose the LK953ST if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (5,000 vs 3,600 nits peak)
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Choose the MS550 if
  • Lighter in the hand (2,300 vs 10,100 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theLK953ST1 win
+39%Brighter screen outdoors5,000 vs 3,600 nits peak
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Why pick theMS5501 win
−7,800 gLighter in the hand2,300 vs 10,100 g
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Display6 differences
Brightness
5000 ANSI lumens
3600 ANSI lumens
Resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)
3000000:1
20000:1
Native aspect ratio
16:9
4:3
Projector brightness
5000 ANSI lumens
3600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
SVGA (800x600)
Performance3 differences
Market Positioning
Short throw
Presentation
Noise level
40 dB
34 dB
Product type
Short throw projector
Standard throw projector
Camera2 differences
Aperture range (F-F)
1.83 - 1.86
2.56 - 2.68
Zoom ratio
1.1:1
1:1
Battery & charging3 differences
Sleep power
2 W
0.5 W
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)
520 W
270 W
Design7 differences
Weight
10100 g
2300 g
Colors
Black
White
Depth
380 mm
221 mm
Height
159 mm
120 mm
Number of colours
1.073 billion colours
1.07 billion colours
Placement
Ceiling, Floor
Desktop
Width
490 mm
296 mm
Connectivity2 differences
Wi-Fi
No
No
HDMI ports quantity
4
2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
1
2
General8 differences
Cables included
AC
AC, VGA
Focal length range
8.6 - 9.4 mm
22 - 24.1 mm
Full HD
Yes
No
Horizontal scan range
15 - 135 kHz
15 - 102 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
-30 - 30°
-40 - 40°
Lamps quantity
1 lamp(s)
1 lamp(s)
Noise level (economic mode)
38 dB
29 dB
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
0 - 40 °C
Throw ratio
0.81 - 0.88
1.96 - 2.15
Vertical scan range
24 - 120 Hz
23 - 120 Hz
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