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HT5550 vs X500i

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HT5550
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The short verdict

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HT5550
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X500i
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Choose the X500i if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (2,200 vs 1,800 nits peak)
  • Lighter in the hand (3,600 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 theX500i2 wins
+22%Brighter screen outdoors2,200 vs 1,800 nits peak
−2,900 gLighter in the hand3,600 vs 6,500 g
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Display3 differences
Brightness
1800 ANSI lumens
2200 ANSI lumens
Resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)
100000:1
600000:1
Projector brightness
1800 ANSI lumens
2200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Performance1 difference
Product type
Standard throw projector
Short throw projector
Camera2 differences
Aperture range (F-F)
1.81 - 2.1
2.53 - 2.73
Zoom ratio
1.6:1
1.2:1
Battery & charging3 differences
Sleep power
0.5 W
0.5 W
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
50/60 Hz
AC input voltage
100 - 240 V
100-240 V
Power consumption (typical)
330 W
236 W
Design5 differences
Weight
6500 g
3600 g
Colors
Black
Black, White
Depth
492 mm
118 mm
Height
168 mm
244 mm
Width
349 mm
366 mm
Connectivity1 difference
HDMI ports quantity
2
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
3
1
Audio1 difference
Built-in speaker(s)
No
Yes
General5 differences
3D
Yes
No
Focal length range
14.3 - 22.9 mm
10.2~12.24 mm
Keystone correction, vertical
-40 - 40°
±30°
Offset
100%
102.5%
Throw ratio
1.36 - 2.18
0.69-0.83
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