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HT5550 vs MW561

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HT5550
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The short verdict

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HT5550
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MW561
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Choose the MW561 if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (4,000 vs 1,800 nits peak)
  • Lighter in the hand (2,300 vs 6,500 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theHT55500 wins
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Why pick theMW5612 wins
+122%Brighter screen outdoors4,000 vs 1,800 nits peak
−4,200 gLighter in the hand2,300 vs 6,500 g
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Display6 differences
Brightness
1800 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
100000:1
20000:1
Native aspect ratio
16:9
16:10
Projector brightness
1800 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
WXGA (1200x800)
Performance2 differences
Market Positioning
Home cinema
Business
Noise level
32 dB
36 dB
Camera2 differences
Aperture range (F-F)
1.81 - 2.1
2.56 - 2.68
Zoom ratio
1.6:1
1.1:1
Battery & charging2 differences
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)
330 W
300 W
Design5 differences
Weight
6500 g
2300 g
Colors
Black
White
Depth
492 mm
221 mm
Height
168 mm
120 mm
Width
349 mm
296 mm
Connectivity1 difference
HDMI ports quantity
2
2
Hdmi Version
2.0a
1.4a
Audio1 difference
Built-in speaker(s)
No
Yes
General4 differences
Cables included
AC
AC, HDMI
Focal length range
14.3 - 22.9 mm
22 - 24.1 mm
Noise level (economic mode)
26 dB
31 dB
Throw ratio
1.36 - 2.18
1.55 - 1.7
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