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Acer Nitro G550 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£620Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2200Throw ratio:1.21-1.59:1Lamp life:3500 hours

Acer Nitro G550 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Acer Nitro G550
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.4

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.4

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 75% of projectors
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 54%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

5.2

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 54%
6.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.4

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

6.7

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 72%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £620
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Technical Specifications of projector Acer Nitro G550

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

5.2

Design & Power

6.4
Reviews score
6.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

6.9
ANSI lumens
2,200
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,200 ANSI lumens, brighter than 46.2% of projectors and equal to 4.3% of projectors.
2,200 in eco mode.
Contrast ratio
10,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 10000:1, lower than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Supports 4K input.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.21-1.59:1
Min throw distance
1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1 m, shorter than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 10% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.3
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.3, wider than 42.5% of projectors and equal to 14.4% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
8.3 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 8.3 ms, lower than 86.8% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
At 1080P/120Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
3,500 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,500 hours, longer than 88.5% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
300 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 300 W of power, more than 69.9% of projectors and equal to 3.2% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Acer Nitro G550 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 vs 0
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 18.7 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (8.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/120Hz.
    8.3 ms vs 27 ms
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 5 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (23 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    23 dB vs 28 dB
  • More advanced USB ports
    This projector has faster USB ports than the average projector (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    72% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 18.7 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (8.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/120Hz.
    8.3 ms vs 27 ms
  • More advanced USB ports
    This projector has faster USB ports than the average projector (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Memory card slot included
    This projector has a memory card slot, while the average projector does not. 9.4% of projectors offer a memory card slot.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 vs 0
  • 5 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (23 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    23 dB vs 28 dB
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 13.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • 16,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 70 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (300 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    300 W vs 230 W
  • 2 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2019 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2019 vs 2021
  • 13.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2019 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2019 vs 2021
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 16,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 70 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (300 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    300 W vs 230 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Cowcotland
≈ estimated
14/05/2019
Hands-on review · picture, resolution and menu tests
Verdict
Acer Nitro G550 has an excellent picture at 1080p 120 Hz with HDR, but display glitches and a confusing menu hold it back.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.1
pcgamer.com
✓ explicit
31/10/2022
Expert review · Retro gaming
Verdict
The Acer Nitro G550 is a fast, vibrant projector for retro and competitive gaming, but dated ports, short lamp life and no smart features hold it back.
9.0
vonguru.fr
≈ estimated
10/07/2019
Hands-on test · Gaming projector
Verdict
The Acer Nitro G550 is a bright, nearly silent gaming projector with 8.3 ms input lag, suiting gamers who also want something easy to move for films.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Nitro G550

  • Ultra-low input lag (8.3ms) ideal for fast-paced gaming
  • High refresh rate of 120Hz provides smooth motion for sports and games
  • Good colour accuracy with Rec. 709 support and RGBRGB colour wheel
  • Supports 4K and HDR content signals despite native 1080p resolution
  • Relatively quiet operation, especially in Eco mode (23 dB)
  • Flexible installation options including motorized zoom and short throw distance

What customers don't like about Acer Nitro G550

  • Lacks modern 'smart' features like built-in apps, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth
  • Outdated connectivity; lacks DisplayPort and USB-C while retaining old VGA and DB-9 ports
  • The 10W built-in speaker is considered weak with limited range
  • Basic keystone correction makes fine-tuning the image shape difficult
  • Lower native contrast ratio (1,000:1) compared to some competitors
  • Traditional lamp light source has a shorter lifespan than modern LED or laser alternatives

Verdict

The Acer Nitro G550 is a gaming-focused DLP projector featuring a native 1080p Full HD resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultra-low 8.3ms input lag for responsive gameplay. It delivers 2,200 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, supported by a specialized RGBRGB color wheel that achieves 72% NTSC and Rec. 709 color accuracy. Key advantages include 4K HDR signal compatibility, 3D support, and a flexible 1.3x optical zoom with a 10W built-in speaker. However, potential drawbacks include a standard lamp life of only 3,500 hours (up to 12,000 in ExtremeEco), the lack of built-in smart TV or Wi-Fi features, and the absence of motorized focus.

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