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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£770
  • Avg. price in US: ~$940
  • ANSI lumens: 3500
  • Native panel resolution: 1920x1080
  • Throw ratio: 1.47-1.64:1

BenQ TH550 review. Compare 85 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among projectors and if it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.8

Technical Score

10.0%

9.2

User score

Good
5.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

6.9

Image Quality

22.0%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12.0%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

5.5

Audio & Features

8.0%

3.4

Connectivity

6.0%

4.2

Design & Power

Good
9.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.

When it matters: When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(851)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Exceptional
  • 7.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Input lag

    25.0%

    10

    Refresh rate

    20.0%

    8.6

    Output Resolution

    10.0%

    1.0

    HDR10 support

    10.0%

    1.0

    Audio output power

  • 5.3
    Portable

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.3

    Weight

    20.0%

    ?

    Has A Built-In Speaker

    15.0%

    1.0

    Bluetooth connectivity

    15.0%

    1.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    15.0%

    1.0

    Smart TV features

  • 5.0
    Home theatre

    Score components:

    30.0%

    8.6

    Output Resolution

    25.0%

    1.0

    HDR10 support

    20.0%

    1.0

    Dolby Vision support

    15.0%

    9.5

    ANSI lumens

    10.0%

    5.2

    Audible noise

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Verdict

The BenQ TH550 is a Full HD 1080p DLP projector designed for home entertainment, offering a high brightness of 3500 ANSI lumens and a sharp 20,000:1 contrast ratio. It features dual HDMI inputs for multi-device connectivity, 3D compatibility, and vertical keystone correction for easier image alignment. Main pros include its ability to perform well in relatively bright environments, a long lamp life of up to 15,000 hours in SmartEco mode, and its compact, portable design weighing just 2.3 kg. However, some potential cons include its limited 1.1x zoom factor which reduces placement flexibility and a basic 2W integrated mono speaker that may require external audio for a more immersive experience.

Technical Specifications of BenQ TH550

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

6.9

Image Quality

22.0%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12.0%

5.0

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

5.5

Audio & Features

8.0%

3.4

Connectivity

6.0%

4.2

Design & Power

5.8
BenQ TH550 has a technical score of 5.76 points, which is lower than 53.8% of projectors.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.

When it matters: When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(851)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

9.2
BenQ TH550 has a user score of 9.16 points, which is higher than 95.6% of projectors.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
10
BenQ TH550 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 83.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.1

Overall score

40.0%

6.5

Price

6.2
BenQ TH550 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is higher than 51.9% of products in this category.
ANSI lumens
What it is: Brightness output measured in ANSI lumens.
When it matters: When you watch with ambient light or on a large screen, higher brightness matters.

Importance: HIGH

3,500
BenQ TH550 reaches 3500 ANSI lumens, brighter than 79% of projectors and equal to 3.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
What it is: Ratio of brightest white to darkest black displayed by the projector.
When it matters: When you watch movies in a dark room, stronger contrast matters.

Importance: HIGH

20,000:1
BenQ TH550 has a contrast ratio of 20000:1, higher than 59.1% of projectors and equal to 3.9% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
What it is: Native resolution of the display panel or imaging device.
When it matters: When picture sharpness matters enough that you want to know the projector's true native imaging resolution, not just supported input formats.

Importance: HIGH

1920x1080
BenQ TH550 uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 60.1% of projectors.
Output Resolution
What it is: The resolution the projector can actually display through its imaging system.
When it matters: When you want to know the actual image detail the projector can put on screen rather than just the source format it accepts.

Importance: HIGH

1920x1080
BenQ TH550 supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
What it is: Projection imaging technology used by the projector.
When it matters: When color character, contrast behavior, and overall image personality matter before you compare brightness alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Throw ratio
What it is: Ratio between projection distance and image width.
When it matters: When room size and screen size have to match properly instead of guessing whether the projector will fit the space.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.47-1.64:1
Min throw distance
What it is: Minimum distance required between projector and screen.
When it matters: When room depth is limited and you still need a large image from a short placement distance.

Importance: MEDIUM

0.99 m
BenQ TH550 needs a minimum throw distance of 0.99 m, shorter than 59.2% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
What it is: Maximum supported image size for projection, measured diagonally.
When it matters: When you want a cinema-size picture, maximum projection size matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

300 inch
BenQ TH550 supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.8% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
What it is: Optical zoom capability expressed as a ratio.
When it matters: When projector placement is not ideal and you need optical zoom to frame the image correctly.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.1
BenQ TH550 offers a zoom ratio of 1.1, narrower than 86.1% of projectors and equal to 12.2% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
What it is: Motorized control of the optical zoom function.
When it matters: When the projector position is fixed but screen size or framing still needs to be adjusted from a distance.

Importance: LOW

yes
BenQ TH550 has motorized zoom. 83.8% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
What it is: Time delay between input signal and displayed image, measured in milliseconds.
When it matters: When gaming responsiveness matters and you want controls to feel more immediate on fast titles.

Importance: MEDIUM

?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
What it is: Automatically reduces input lag when gaming.
When it matters: When you play fast games, lower latency matters.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ TH550 does not support ALLM. 20.3% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
What it is: Support for variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing.
When it matters: When gaming matters and you want the projector to handle variable frame rates with less tearing or stutter.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ TH550 does not support VRR. 1.9% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported.
When it matters: When source devices push newer HDMI features, refresh rates, or bandwidth levels that older ports may limit.

Importance: LOW

1.4
BenQ TH550 supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.6% of projectors and equal to 34.1% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
What it is: Maximum bandwidth supported by HDMI inputs, measured in Gbps.
When it matters: When newer consoles, gaming PCs, or media boxes need more HDMI throughput than older projectors can handle.

Importance: LOW

10.2 Gbps
BenQ TH550 supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.1% of projectors and equal to 45.4% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
What it is: Number of available HDMI input ports.
When it matters: When you need a console, streamer, set-top box, and another source connected at the same time without swapping cables.

Importance: LOW

2
BenQ TH550 has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.5% of projectors and equal to 47% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Support for Wi-Fi network connectivity.
When it matters: When the projector should handle network features, updates, or streaming functions without needing wired Ethernet only.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ TH550 does not support Wi-Fi. 52.7% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Supported Wi-Fi standard version.
When it matters: When wireless stability and throughput matter for streaming, updates, or projector ecosystem features.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Support for Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
When it matters: When you plan to pair wireless speakers, headphones, remotes, or other accessories directly with the projector.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ TH550 does not support Bluetooth. 50% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Supported Bluetooth version.
When it matters: When wireless accessory compatibility and connection quality matter beyond Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

N/A
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Smart TV features
What it is: Includes built-in Smart TV functions or operating system.
When it matters: When you prefer built-in apps and streaming convenience instead of adding an external media stick or box.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ TH550 does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
What it is: The built-in software platform that runs the projector interface, streaming apps, and smart features.
When it matters: When you care about which apps are available, how modern the smart interface feels, and whether the projector includes a built-in streaming platform.

Importance: LOW

none
Android OS

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Dedicated smartphone app
What it is: Availability of a dedicated smartphone control app.
When it matters: When you want setup, input switching, or basic control handled from your phone without always reaching for a remote.

Importance: LOW

yes
BenQ TH550 comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.5% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
BenQ Smart Control app.
Remote control
What it is: Comes with a dedicated remote control for operation.
When it matters: When you want easier everyday control without extra gear, built-in convenience features matter.

Importance: LOW

yes
BenQ TH550 includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

Importance: LOW

lamp
BenQ TH550 uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 67.1% of projectors and equal to 33% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
What it is: Whether the projector uses a laser light source instead of a traditional lamp.
When it matters: When lower maintenance, faster startup, and a lamp-free light engine matter over the long term.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ TH550 does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in standard mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

5,000 hours
BenQ TH550 offers lamp life of 5000 hours, longer than 70.3% of projectors and equal to 3.6% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in eco mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

10,000 hours
BenQ TH550 offers eco-mode lamp life of 10000 hours, longer than 69.5% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
What it is: Average power consumption during normal operation.
When it matters: When electricity use and heat output matter because the projector runs for long sessions or frequent daily use.

Importance: LOW

270 W
BenQ TH550 uses 270 W of power, more than 58% of projectors and equal to 1.3% of projectors.
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BenQ TH550 vs the average projector

  • 59.1% brighter image
    BenQ TH550 has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    What it is: Brightness output measured in ANSI lumens.
    When it matters: When you watch with ambient light or on a large screen, higher brightness matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    BenQ TH550 has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.3,500 vs 2,200
  • Has motorized zoom
    BenQ TH550 has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
    What it is: Motorized control of the optical zoom function.
    When it matters: When the projector position is fixed but screen size or framing still needs to be adjusted from a distance.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ TH550 has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
  • Smartphone app support
    BenQ TH550 supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.6% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    BenQ Smart Control app.
    What it is: Availability of a dedicated smartphone control app.
    When it matters: When you want setup, input switching, or basic control handled from your phone without always reaching for a remote.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ TH550 supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.6% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    BenQ TH550 has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    What it is: Built-in stereo speakers for audio playback.
    When it matters: When casual use should include left-right sound without automatically adding an external audio setup.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ TH550 has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    BenQ TH550 offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    What it is: Range of vertical keystone correction supported.
    When it matters: When the projector sits too high or too low relative to the screen and vertical image correction becomes necessary.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BenQ TH550 offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    BenQ TH550 has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    What it is: Number of screen refreshes per second, measured in hertz.
    When it matters: When motion clarity matters for gaming, sports, or fast-moving video instead of slower cinematic content only.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BenQ TH550 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
  • 1 more audio input ports
    BenQ TH550 has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    What it is: Number of analog audio input ports available.
    When it matters: When you connect several devices at the same time, port count matters.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ TH550 has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.1 vs 0
  • Higher contrast ratio
    BenQ TH550 has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (20000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    What it is: Ratio of brightest white to darkest black displayed by the projector.
    When it matters: When you watch movies in a dark room, stronger contrast matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    BenQ TH550 has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (20000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.20,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 59.1% brighter image
    BenQ TH550 has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    BenQ TH550 has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    BenQ TH550 has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (20000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
  • 0.08 inch larger DMD chip
    BenQ TH550 has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.6 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
  • Has motorized zoom
    BenQ TH550 has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    BenQ TH550 offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
  • 50 inch larger image size
    BenQ TH550 has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
  • 0.07 m shorter throw distance
    BenQ TH550 has a lower throw distance than the average projector (1 m vs 1.06 m). The average projector has 1.06 m of throw distance.
  • Includes VGA
    BenQ TH550 includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 43.1% of projectors include VGA input.
  • Smartphone app support
    BenQ TH550 supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.6% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    BenQ TH550 has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    BenQ TH550 has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.

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Overall
Image Quality
Projection & Lens
Connectivity
Audio & Features
  • No HDR10 support
    BenQ TH550 does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Narrower color gamut
    BenQ TH550 has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (92% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    BenQ TH550 has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    BenQ TH550 has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
  • Older HDMI version
    BenQ TH550 has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.0). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
  • Old HDCP version
    BenQ TH550 has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
  • No Wi-Fi support
    BenQ TH550 does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 80% weaker audio output
    BenQ TH550 has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
  • No sleep timer
    BenQ TH550 does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 80.8% of projectors have a sleep timer.
  • Basic light source
    BenQ TH550 has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
  • 3 dB louder operation
    BenQ TH550 has a higher audible noise than the average projector (33 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
  • 15,000 hours shorter lamp life
    BenQ TH550 has a lower lamp life than the average projector (5,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
  • 10,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    BenQ TH550 has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    BenQ TH550 has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
  • No HDR10 support
    BenQ TH550 does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
    What it is: Support for HDR10 high dynamic range standard.
    When it matters: When you want the projector to handle mainstream HDR movie and streaming content instead of standard dynamic range only.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BenQ TH550 does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Basic light source
    BenQ TH550 has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
    When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ TH550 has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.lamp vs laser
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    BenQ TH550 has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    What it is: Maximum bandwidth supported by HDMI inputs, measured in Gbps.
    When it matters: When newer consoles, gaming PCs, or media boxes need more HDMI throughput than older projectors can handle.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ TH550 has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi support
    BenQ TH550 does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
    What it is: Support for Wi-Fi network connectivity.
    When it matters: When the projector should handle network features, updates, or streaming functions without needing wired Ethernet only.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ TH550 does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • Older HDMI version
    BenQ TH550 has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.0). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported.
    When it matters: When source devices push newer HDMI features, refresh rates, or bandwidth levels that older ports may limit.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ TH550 has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.0). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.1.4 vs 2.0
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    BenQ TH550 has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    What it is: Optical zoom capability expressed as a ratio.
    When it matters: When projector placement is not ideal and you need optical zoom to frame the image correctly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BenQ TH550 has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.1.1 vs 1.3
  • 80% weaker audio output
    BenQ TH550 has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    What it is: Total audio output power of built-in speakers, in watts.
    When it matters: When you use the projector without external speakers, built-in audio matters.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ TH550 has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.2 W vs 10 W
  • No sleep timer
    BenQ TH550 does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 80.8% of projectors have a sleep timer.
    What it is: Feature that automatically turns off the projector after a set time.
    When it matters: When you want the projector to shut itself down automatically after a viewing session instead of staying on unnecessarily.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ TH550 does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 80.8% of projectors have a sleep timer.
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Image Quality
Projection & Lens
HDMI & Gaming
Connectivity
Audio & Features
Design & Power

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
851 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about BenQ TH550?

  • High brightness at 3500 ANSI Lumens, making it suitable for rooms with some ambient light
  • Excellent picture clarity with sharp 1080p Full HD resolution
  • High native contrast ratio (20,000:1) providing crisp readability for text and details
  • Dual HDMI inputs allow for easy multi-connectivity with various devices
  • Long lamp life of up to 10,000+ hours in SmartEco mode
  • Supports 3D content with compatible glasses
  • Compact and lightweight design (approx. 2.3 kg) for easy portability

What customers dislike about BenQ TH550?

  • Fan noise levels can be noticeable and problematic for some users
  • Limited set-up and adjustment features in the menu (e.g., restricted keystone/lens options)
  • Significant heat output ('heatwaves') reported during extended operation
  • Internal speaker is low power (2W), often requiring external audio for a better experience
  • Lacks modern built-in smart features like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

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