BenQ HT2550 Ultra HD DLP Projector Preview

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BenQ brings Ultra HD front projection to a super-low price point with its HT2550 Ultra HD DLP Projector.

Before now, a projector capable of 3840×2160 resolution would cost you quite a bit of money. That ends today with the advent of this impressive new display. Packed into a lightweight, compact chassis, it offers support for 3840×2160 signals up to 60Hz with up-conversion of lower formats, along with HDR10 and 3D. And it sells for the shockingly-low price of $1499. I just received a sample for review and can’t wait to delve into its secrets.

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To do the Ultra HD format justice, a display must have more than just 8.3 million pixels available. You also need HDR and extended color. The HT2550 fulfills the former requirement with HDR10 support and full calibration available for that format. Color maxes out at Rec.709 so I’ll be interested to see how that works. BenQ always delivers accurate imaging right out of the box so I’m sure their solution will be a good one.

3D has all but disappeared from the world of flat-panels, but BenQ continues to include it in all their projectors. With 2200 lumens output, the HT2550 should deliver a good experience. And that DLP chip with its superior motion processing promises zero crosstalk and blur-free action movies, regardless of format.

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I’ve just upgraded my CalMAN software to version 5.8 and I’ll be using it for all the SDR and HDR tests. I’ll see you in a couple of weeks with my full review of the BenQ HT2550.

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Chris Eberle

Chris' passion for audio began when he took up playing the bassoon at age 12. During his third year at the New England Conservatory of Music, he won a position with the West Point Band where he served for 26 years as principal bassoonist. He retired from the Army in 2013 and is now writing full time and performing as a freelance musician in Central Florida. As an avid movie lover, Chris was unable to turn away the 50-inch Samsung DLP TV that arrived at his door one day, thus launching him irrevocably into an obsession with home theater. Dissatisfied with the image quality of his new acquisition, Chris trained with the Imaging Science Foundation in 2006 and became a professional display calibrator. His ultimate theater desires were realized when he completed construction of a dedicated cinema/listening room in his home. Chris is extremely fortunate that his need for quality audio and video is shared and supported by his wife of over 25 years. In his spare time he enjoys riding his recumbent trike at least 100 miles per week, trying out new restaurants, going to theme parks and spending as much time as possible watching movies and listening to music. Chris enjoys bringing his observations and discoveries about every kind of home theater product to as many curious and well-informed readers as possible. He is proud to be a part of the Team and hopes to help everyone enjoy their AV experiences to the fullest.

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Travis Allanson says:

March 3, 2018 at 8:31 am

Looking forward to the review. It's going to be an exciting year for UHD projectors. The prices are becoming very reasonable.