Great review! You're production quality is top notch - awesome B-Roll.... my b-roll (read: none) sucks! ha Seriously thought great review. Really appreciate your honesty and not trying to be something you aren't. Keep it up brother
@JamesPound Жыл бұрын
Just picked up a 2050a, can't wait. Great review, thanks! As a fellow techie, I can tell when someone knows their stuff and you definitely Do. Subbed.
@fomoontech82175 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe, for this - I think we’ve reached peak resolution. I sat at BB Magnolia all day yesterday staring at the 8K display next to the C9 and honestly barely noticed the difference at 8 - 9 feet away, my typical distance for 77” - 85” watching. On the larger 8K display, the increased resolution was not as apparent until I was sitting 6 feet away - and there’s no way I’m sitting that close to a large TV in a decent HT setup. However good HDR and contrast is very noticeable from even 12 feet away.
@joentell5 жыл бұрын
I agree. I have the iMac with the 5K display and although I can see the difference between 1080p and 4k, the difference isn't game changing. I think 720p to 1080p was much more significant and noticable.
@fomoontech82175 жыл бұрын
@@joentell 1080p to 4K was literally a 4-fold increase, whereas 4K to 8K is only double the pixel density, and at already high levels of 4K resolution, our natural vision becomes the bottleneck as we cannot resolve the additional detail! Just like it's pointless to demand high frequency audio extension over 24Khz.
@ianwhite91495 жыл бұрын
@@joentell 8K is going to have a harder time getting off the ground. I've seen the bigger panels up close and the viewing distance to really appreciate this is not happening for 99% of the market. 8K on a projector isn't even lifting my skirt. My older JVC 4K wanna-be projector is good enough on my 100" screen. And how many people are going to upgrade from UHD 4K films to UHD 8K films with zero content for the next 3-4 years. Keeping my LG OLED and JVC projector.
@joentell5 жыл бұрын
@@ianwhite9149 I didn't know you were a projector guy! That's awesome
@friesengarett13765 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe, I happened to stumble across your channel recently and i have to say you have me impressed. Although young I have been into audio many years due to the fact my father was. Your videos are professional, inoffensive, and straight up just lovely. I can tell you have a passion for audio and that just makes it so so much more enjoyable. I don't know how you afford your gear, whether it be from patron, or youtube revenue, or demos sent by companies, but I please urge you to somehow get your hands on a pair of Bryston Mini A speakers. They are the first speaker I ever bought new and all I have to say is wow..... You will be blown away I hope. For $1200 you wont be blown away from their fit and finish but the drivers are overbuilt, as well with the crossover. I've always been more of a fan of two way configurations but Bryston had me change. They even come with a 20 year warranty from arguably one of the best pro enthusiast power amp companies out there. Great videos and I hope you take my suggestion into consideration :)
@SauliusLove4 жыл бұрын
5:50 makes it even better then professional reviews! Great done! Thanks Man! Now I have no doubt that I need 4k
@dbiagas2104 жыл бұрын
Great video!! I'm trying to choose between Benq projectors and this vid really helps. That HT2050 is a beast IMO.... It does well in just about every comparison I've seen... the only exception was when it was up against the HT3050.... Quick suggestion... it would be helpful to keep the image comparisons on the screen for longer periods of time... i'm not sure if there's a weight to display them in slow motion or something to really be able to look at them closely! I found myself rewinding and pausing a lot! Thanks!!
@vicko50004 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe , I have an Ht2050 and caught the upgrade bug, but I think you cured me if it.. I'll stick to my 2050
@joentell4 жыл бұрын
It's still a great projector.
@GizmoMaltese4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I don't want to lose the lumens and the low input lag for gaming. But I'm at 140" and I do notice that 1080p content is not always sharp. Especially dark scenes with long shots. But Ideally, I want a laser projector with those 30,000 hours so I don't have to worry about bulb life.
@mariat81815 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review and comparison to the 2050, fan noise, HDR, eco-smart and dimming comparisons. Thanks for keeping it real. Hopefully manufacturers will try hard to work out the bugs from their units.
@joentell5 жыл бұрын
They just updated the firmware and it fixed some of the bugs. The problems with the smart Eco mode had more to do with the interaction between my Nvidia Shield and this projector. The Shield doesn't seem to tone map non-HDR content properly.
@Teremei4 жыл бұрын
this is gonna be my eventual upgrade. So thanks for the review/comparison. The same spot direct remount is the main reason. Ease of upgrade. Already got all the wire hiders, mount, cables, etc. .
@Subacabra5 жыл бұрын
Great video, very professional! I also have an HT2050 and HT3550. I still love the 2050 and I'm using it in my bedroom setup. My 3550 was one of the first production units from the "revised" batch and though I've experienced a couple hiccups, overall I'm very happy with it. The new firmware with adjustable iris settings is pretty cool! When you were testing it, did you have the wcg filter on or off? Also, did you prefer brilliant color on or off as well? Thanks!
@mazor134 жыл бұрын
Dude what great review. The footage was great! I have been watching a lot of reviews and have not seen such great comparison footage. Definitely liking this video! EDIT: This actually made me feel better about purchasing a HT2050 in the coming week. It is more budget friendly and I would like to play some games on it. Again great review! 4k isn't in the budget yet sadly.
@TechinaSec1015 жыл бұрын
4k should not be the main thing you buy a display for, Contrast and the way the unit handles HDR will give you better picture quality then just 4K, Love your channel Joe, I do wish we could work sometime soon when i have more subscribers. :)
@shawnaviles11604 жыл бұрын
Which projectors under $2000 would u recommend for contrast and HDR?
@joentell4 жыл бұрын
I love the BenQ HT3550!
@nirmansarkar4 жыл бұрын
You know, i just realised, that the VANKYO just sounds like BENQ. I guess this is a marketing strategy of the cheap projector (same model is sold under the name of M18). Btw great video!
@TheRayDog5 жыл бұрын
I tend to agree. Given my usage, which is moving a projector outdoors a lot, showing in a light compromised room a lot, and toting to others' houses, in order: contrast, brightness, saturation, color accuracy/HDR, resolution. In a fixed, dark, dedicated HT room-- contrast, color accuracy/HDR, saturation, resolution, brightness. Either way, a very good 1080p like the 2050a is hard to beat, especially for twice the $.
@MrSatyre15 жыл бұрын
"HDR is More Impressive than 4K" That's certainly true, when implemented correctly. I was part of a select group which was shown the first Dolby Vision demo at Dolby Labs, and that was jaw-dropping, to say the least; all the more so because it was conducted on a (then) one-of-a-kind hand-built 42" LCD which required two 20A lines, was water-cooled, and produced 2000 nits per pixel peak brightness, well in excess of the brightest consumer displays today. That panel was a 1080p display. "Better pixels, not more pixels" was the Dolby mantra. Probably why Pioneer Kuros from 10 years ago still look better or at least as good as most of the 4K TVs on the market today.
@joentell5 жыл бұрын
I agree. I think our eyes are better at determining realistic colors and contrast compared to how much detail something has. It's like when audiophiles are concerned with high-resolution audio, but they don't care whether their system can play from 20hz to 20khz. I think you'll be able to hear the difference in the second scenario way before you can hear a difference in the first.
@mayanksingh12 Жыл бұрын
Very nice review. But between this one & w1800, which one would you recommend? Gaming is not my requirement. So just for watching movies & series in 4k HDR, which will be better suited?
@nman25634 жыл бұрын
Tyrone Davis - In the mood. The source of the sample :)
@alejandroortiz4510 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video, what kind of ceiling mount did you use?
@derekr53274 жыл бұрын
Saw your review and scott’s. Got the 3550 from amazon last week to replace my 3050 that crapped out after 2 years. Unfortunately HDR mode is not working on my unit. Colors are washed out, whites are gray .. just looks like crap. I have been watching movies on conema mode which has a good image. I tried calling benq but noone answers calls. Their customer service is non existent. I am getting a replacement from amazon this week. Got my fingers crossed that it will be better. Unfortunately I am stuck with benq since i have to throw a 120inch image from 10.5 feet away and this is the only drop in replacement for that image size/distance requirement. Look at the 1 - 3 star reviews on amazon for this. All basically say the HDR function is useless.
@joentell4 жыл бұрын
Interesting. That's sucks. It works on mine. Hope you get a good working one this time.
@jfstang14 жыл бұрын
Great review ! I like the quality of your video. I have a HT2050 and I’m very happy with it. I recently tried the HT3550 thinking the 4K and HDR will blow my mind…Finally I was disappoint by the small differences between the two. The HT3550 is a little sharper and the colors little more accurate but the HT2050 still looks great even when compare side by side. I returned the HT3550 to the store and I will keep my HT2050 until something more “wow” comes out.
@joentell4 жыл бұрын
I can understand that.
@JoelsterG4k5 жыл бұрын
Does the projector have 3D support.? How far is the throw distance for a 100" display.? What kind of screen are you using or recommend.?
@joentell5 жыл бұрын
I am using a 106" Silver Ticket screen. I have nothing bad to say about it, but I haven't tried more expensive screens. This does support 3D and throw ratio should be on their website. Lots of online calculators also.
@JoelsterG4k5 жыл бұрын
@@joentell Thanks, I like 3D on projectors, I ordered an ALR screen from XY-screens.com for my laser projector, let's see how that works.
@joentell5 жыл бұрын
You know, I've never tried 3D at home. I've heard it can be better than in the theater for some reason. What are your experiences? I just noticed that you make videos here on KZfaq also! Just subscribed! Keep in touch.
@JoelsterG4k5 жыл бұрын
@@joentell Thanks yes they usually have active 3D and it looks much better than passive 3D they use at the movies, you do need to buy active glasses, they sell them on Amazon for like $20 dlls. I use my xbox one x for 3D movies and it works great. Im a new subscriber to your channel as well, great content, 😃😎.
@francoisdurocher49514 жыл бұрын
Your review is good. If Benq sent you a below par unit...it's their shame...and there is little you can do to prove that the shipping unit does not have the same problems...
@joentell4 жыл бұрын
You are correct. All I can do is communicate with them. I've had good experiences with their previous products. I also keep tabs on the forums and I read current product reviews to see what issues others are having.
@garylester554 жыл бұрын
This isn’t a good promotion for BenQ, you would think Benq would give you a good projector to review, not one that has problems, I would tend to look at another brand after seeing this, but I had a demonstration at a HI-FI shop, I bought one, that model is W2700 here in Australia, cost $2,599. Cheers
@ericyadiel1234 жыл бұрын
I have the HT2550 Awesome Projector I been using it everyday Thinking about switching to the HT3550 Because it's a shorter throw Projector But don't know if it's worth it to spend 1,500 For a couple of inches more I just love the bigger screen With the HT2550 I'm getting 110,, in 12 feet Which is not bad at all I just want to Fill up The dam wall
@MrLouis9664 жыл бұрын
Are you using an ALR screen in this review or regular projector screen?
@oldschoolbluesplayer53193 жыл бұрын
Joe...when you do "Split Screen" please do it right down the middle [ l ] instead of from corner to corner.
@joentell3 жыл бұрын
The issue with that is if there's a sky on the top half and ground on the bottom half, that doesn't show you much
@noumanjamshaidali40785 жыл бұрын
I’m confused between Optoma uhd 51alv and in Benq ht3550 which one should I go for please tell me
@pilinke115 жыл бұрын
Benq for a better overall picture quality and the optoma would be just a little more sharp on details
@ashfaqrehman8413 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of buying this projector. My room has a little ambient light coming through, which display screen would you suggest?
@joentell3 жыл бұрын
Check out my review of the BenQ TK850. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJOomapluMmveHk.html
@matrixx20034 жыл бұрын
I just bought BenQ HT3550 I send it back got problems 1/2 of the pictures got like lines and the other side it was fine now I waiting for a replacement now I’m concerned that happened again and then get stuck with it I got old Mitsubishi projector HD720 for about 13 years I only replace the light bulb it was time to upgrade then this happened with BenQ can I trust this company
@joentell4 жыл бұрын
Hm. That's not good. Hope you get a working one. I've been using mine daily since this video. No such issues.
@DoyThinksThis4 жыл бұрын
The diagonal split screen is jarring.. Do regular split...
@joentell4 жыл бұрын
You do it! 😂 J/K. I tried regular and there is too much of a difference between the two especially in a scene with sky and foreground.
@isaachart41365 жыл бұрын
We have a 1080p projector in our theater room, pretty nice for the price. I just put up a new video on my first homemade speakers if you wanna check it out. i have a low end 4k samsung tv in my room and most of the content I watch is 1080p which causes the 4k feature to be useless to a point but luckily the tv also has some basic HDR 10. I have also thought about buying some $60 micca bookshelfs or save up for some polks or klipschs, any thoughts?
@fomoontech82175 жыл бұрын
Get the $400 Panasonic 820 Blu Ray player to upscale and dynamically tone map the HDR material to your low end 4K TV so you've basically upgraded the upscaling and HDR power of your TV (the only HDR processor that does it better than this Panasonic is on the $3,000 flagship TV).
@isaachart41365 жыл бұрын
@@fomoontech8217 thanks, ill take that into consideration
@lavi77732 жыл бұрын
I have this projector i need help my lens has white dot from inside i think its from dust I don’t know what to do it’s so annoying seeing this dot in the screen😭😩💔
@gamegamegameful3 жыл бұрын
How this is compare to Epson 3800?
@garyharper2943 Жыл бұрын
Did you take the lens position that’s three inches different into account?
@garyharper2943 Жыл бұрын
I guess you didn’t.
@kevinmdujnic19763 жыл бұрын
I have the Ht2550 does this line up with same holes for Mounting Bracket ?
@joentell3 жыл бұрын
I think I remember it was different
@airbornetommyjames5 жыл бұрын
How does the Viewsonic X10-4k compare to the Benq ht3550?
@joentell5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure
@aryana35202 жыл бұрын
Is it worth the upgrade from BenQ HT2550 ?
@joentell2 жыл бұрын
Is the ht2550 4K?
@aryana35202 жыл бұрын
@@joentell yes
@joentell2 жыл бұрын
@@aryana3520 I'm not sure. I do like the TK850 for brightness though.
@Sheisintomalakasdino4 жыл бұрын
I love my 2050!!!
@malcolmpellerine72882 жыл бұрын
Hello can i play movies directly of usb flash drive on BenQ HT2050a
@joentell2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it
@victorpulos823 Жыл бұрын
How was film maker mode on 2050?
@joentell Жыл бұрын
I don't remember ever using it for extended periods.
@vikramsinhchauhan65594 жыл бұрын
benq ht 2050 vs epson home cinema 2150 best projector ?
@clairemarin20094 жыл бұрын
this is what I want to know.
@chatmandd4 жыл бұрын
I have the epson 2150 and I love it
@theunbreakable63524 жыл бұрын
Same here, I own the 2150, want to upgrade to ht3550
@2Drezik4 жыл бұрын
HT3550 is indeed less bright then HT2050. If you want bright, you go to the new twin brother : TK850 with upgraded chip. brighter and probably more what you are after.
@joentell4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that
@Lodaate5 жыл бұрын
bro this projector is good in room 4x4 ?
@SpartanM1A25 жыл бұрын
4feet by 4feet? You putting it in a closet?
@2Drezik4 жыл бұрын
4x4 meters => yes, you can go 130" screen
@sddsadsads36274 жыл бұрын
по моему тут выигрывает по качеству 4к?
@oldschoolbluesplayer53193 жыл бұрын
$1600 and NO FILTER???
@DanaMueller6493 жыл бұрын
Lol Did you just play Benq and score a new projector?! :D
@joentell3 жыл бұрын
Play BenQ? No. We have a good working relationship. They send me stuff to review, I give them a fair assessment and feedback on their products. It's a win/win scenario. Same as most relationships I have with companies.
@DanaMueller6493 жыл бұрын
@@joentell wholly crap man, I was kidding yo!
@joentell3 жыл бұрын
Oh, I guess that one got past me. 😉
@DanaMueller6493 жыл бұрын
@@joentell it was a lame joke anyways. 🥺
@arigatomr.robato5 жыл бұрын
The maker should not give a unit like that to a reviewer. Everything is up in the air and cannot guarantee anything. This like this should stay within the company. Bad decision on BenQ's part. For projectors, I rather go with the up front mirror reflect designs like LG makes. Shorter cable runs and don't have a motor sound above your head and blow hot air near the seats.
@how0505 жыл бұрын
HDR and contrast makes a huge difference. I went from a BenQ ht1070 to Optama uhz65 and it is a huge leap. The UHZ65 makes cinema theaters (even IMAX) look dull and washed out.
@joentell5 жыл бұрын
I would like to try an Optoma projector someday. I've heard good things about them.
@Joe-hh8gd4 жыл бұрын
Optoma has announced 2 new 3D/4k projectors. Ashame you're unable to compare 3d performance from one unit to another. Without eyewitness options, particularly on a selling point like 3d. buying a pj is always a crap shoot
@munchy22813 жыл бұрын
,great review but your imagease were terrible quality. I know its you tube streaming but many do the image quality on the actual 4k and her much beter
@joentell3 жыл бұрын
Must be your internet connection because this is in 4K