BenQ HT4550i vs Epson Home Cinema 3800
The BenQ HT4550i is brighter (3,200 lumens vs 3,000 lumens) and fills a bigger picture from closer (throw ratio 1.2 vs 1.3). The Epson Home Cinema 3800 costs less ($1,800 vs $2,999).
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| HT4550i | Home Cinema 3800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 3200 ANSI lumens | 3000 ANSI lumens |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Throw ratio | 1.15 – 1.5 | 1.32 – 2.15 |
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Size | 17×5×12 in | 16×6×13 in |
| Weight | 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) | 6.9 kg (15.2 lb) |
| MSRP | $2,999 each (MSRP, September 2026) | $1,800 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
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References
- BenQ HT4550i: Owner's manual, esupportdownload.benq.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- BenQ HT4550i: Spec sheet, benq.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- BenQ HT4550i: Independent measurement, projectorreviews.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Epson Home Cinema 3800: Spec sheet, epson.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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