BenQ HT4550i vs BenQ W5850

The BenQ HT4550i is brighter (3,200 lumens vs 2,600 lumens) and costs less ($2,999 vs $6,999). The BenQ W5850 fills a bigger picture from closer (throw ratio 1 vs 1.2).

Specs side by side

Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.

HT4550iW5850
Brightness3200 ANSI lumens2600 ANSI lumens
Resolution4K4K
Throw ratio1.15 – 1.51 – 1.6
HDMI inputs22
Size17×5×12 in21×6×15 in
Weight6.2 kg (13.7 lb)10.5 kg (23.1 lb)
MSRP$2,999 each (MSRP, September 2026)$6,999 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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References

  1. BenQ HT4550i: Owner's manual, esupportdownload.benq.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. BenQ HT4550i: Spec sheet, benq.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. BenQ HT4550i: Independent measurement, projectorreviews.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  4. BenQ W5850: Owner's manual, esupportdownload.benq.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  5. BenQ W5850: Spec sheet, benq.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  6. BenQ W5850: Independent measurement, projectorreviews.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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