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Hi, have you come across the latest ViewSonic Lx700-4k laser model? This one seems to check all boxes with the 0.65 inch DMD chip. Any possibility to get a comparison against Ht4550? TIA
Simply wow! Side by side measurements and observations on the few available mid-priced home theatre projectors. No time wasted clicking through menu options or parroting manufacturers specs. Fantastic! Would have been interesting to add the LS12000 to the mix. For those willing to stretch their budget, it is the last stop on the way to crazy town. (JVC) Only one point in the review gives me pause, and that is the unbelievably high contrast measurement for the LS11000. Other than that, everything else aligns with past measurements. Great work.
The reason I didn't include the LS12000 is that it's difficult for consumers to actually buy it. Epson intends the LS12000 to be an "integrator" product, like the 6050 was, so you need to use a home theater installer to purchase it.
What do you honestly think of the LS12000 though? I’m in the market for a 83” or so OLED but at the same time it would be great to have a single projector handle 2 separate theater rooms of my home. One being a two car garage and the other the basement. I think a projector at that price range and it’s claimed specs would do me better for theater purposes. What do you all think? I have the ability to buy it but have no idea about it compared to anything in this video. And btw, excellent content!
@@TheHookUp it’s the only way to spend $2-6k for something good enough to cover both locations. Outdoor insulated and finished two car garage during the warmer months and then to the basement for the rest of the year. Else I have to look at a tv or so for the basement theater room and a more basic projector for the garage and deal with not ever being able to watch something with a 1 garage door open during the day - at least that was the majority of the experience with a 500 ansi lumens projector I tested. .edit Now I’m looking at either the 5000 or 6000es from Sony and call it a day. I’m receiving a jmgo ultra and I know it ain’t like the $3k+ projectors from Epson and Sony and JVC, but I wonder how good it will actually be? Especially for that once a year occasion I may want to take it to my cousins house and project on his house outdoors on his few acres of privacy. Decisions decisions.
So much information but it is great to have when making a major purchase. It’s got me questioning everything now. Hands down Epson due to motorized controls and REALLY, really good positioning options. I have a 5050ub now and it’s mounted much higher than the screen.
Browsing through the comments you can see lots of requests and personal wishes. This only happens when people believe in you and the quality is this good! I appreciate the effort and applaud your knowledge! You’re adding a bit of transparency to a messy market.
Wow, what a masterclass about several topics.... You went very deep in the revision of these devices (Only imagine the amount of hours of work that takes to complete this project). Thank You soo Much. Also it would be nice if you can share with us the measurements in a spreadsheet
I absolutely love the thoroughness of your reviews! You are the Project Farm of the smart home / video space, no doubt about it. The one nit-pick I'd have is the labeling of these low-end to mid-range projectors as "premium" or "high-end". The fact that neither Sony nor JVC made a showing and Epson was the top dog is a great illustration of that. "True" high-end home theater projectors START at $5,500 and very quickly go up from there. And I do say "start" because those people in the rarified range of ultra high end home theaters (the ones that paid $75k for THX Home Cinema certification) will scoff at any projector under the $35k range. So yeah, these are great projectors and the Epson laser hits the point where anything above it will have rapidly diminishing returns... but they aren't premium or high-end!
I think I would call those "Ultra Premium" or "Prosumer" options. $4000 for the LS11000 + $1000-2000 for a screen is still a very large investment for the vast majority of people, especially when an 85" TV from Best Buy is in the $1500 range these days. One other consideration is that these are likely the most premium projectors I'll ever do a review on. Above this price point it's all going to come down to preference and I'd tell anyone looking to spend $10,000+ on a projector that they need to go in to a showroom and decide which image looks best to them instead of taking someone else's word for it.
Man, best review I have EVER have had the pleasure of watching no unnecessary chit chat fast pace with great communication I'm a fan HOME RUN T H A N K You! I like 3D but going to purchase the 11000, Panasonic plasma has 3D smaller sacrifice.....
FINALLY someone else notices the red chromatic bloom on the JMGO N1 Ultra! I have gone round and round with JMGO support and they refuse to acknowledge that it exists though they have asks for picture after picture and even videos. Very frustrating.
Stellar review. I wish this came 4 months ago as I didn’t even know about the HT4550i. Ultimately, I’m very happy with my LS11000. As an aside, the existing integration for Epson picked it up in HA which meant all of my movie time automations were a breeze to update in NR. Much better than the IR blaster solution I needed for my previous projector. This might be a worthwhile mention on future reviews (HA compatibility).
I’m choosing between these two Epson 11000 and the new Benq HT 4550i. I love my 3d and also the Benq seems more failproof for wife and tennagers… or what are your thoughts?
Fun fact: Pixel shifting can be used on some cameras to get smaller sensors to record larger images. Some people developed firmware for older Canon EOS cameras that lets you record in higher resolutions and it uses the same technology. Just interesting to see the tech in use in so many different places. (You can get 5k out of cameras from 10 years ago, depending on how low you want the framerate lol)
Are you sure it is really “pixel shifting” and not some type of software merging (like what your phone does when moving it for a panorama shot)? For what I know pixel shift need a mechanical actuator, physically moving the chip in four direction (sometimes two) and I can’t understand why those cmos should have this type of device… only out of curiosity, not disregard here… 👍
@@toiranesedoccameras with sensor shift image stabilisation have the mechanical means to do this, so yes some of them have the technology to do exactly what these projectors do just in reverse. It does disable any form of image stabilisation though, and is really only usable when camera sits still on a tripod
Wow. Thank you. My 5050UB developed a panel issue after 3.5 years of use. I have a pink dot on my screen now permanently. (not on the screen itself) Mike from AVS is pretty sure it's the panel. It's been really tough to decide what I should replace it with, and if the LS11000 would be an improvement; a lot of people on Reddit seem to feel the 5050 is better overall but this was an absolute Harvard level thesis presentation on the comparison of these projectors. Now, I have to decide if I'm getting the 11000 or leaping to the 12000, but you helped me feel like I won't be making an expensive mistake with the 11000.
You have a talent for making abstract scientific concepts approachable to the average person. Perhaps a second channel where you objectively breakdown complex scientific concepts from the news without the narrative spinning so prevalent from the corporate news networks?
Fantastic tests and comparisons! would be great if you can compare the UST vs Long throws. There is very little youtube content comparing those and UST projectors has come a long way.
@@TheHookUp Yep i've watched the whole thing. which made me question if long throws sub $4000 are still the king for theatre projectors. Gen1-2 UST with single laser wasn't appealing but going by your review and reviews online the formovie Theater has really step it up even though the Theater isn't even their flagship UST. The flagship Foremovie Max does 4500ANSI Lumens.
Again - an excellent & comprehensive comparison. Have already put a deposit on the BenQ - but after watching this, I ended up really leaning toward the Epson LS11000, especially after your contrast and sharpness stats (despite sad the lack of 3D). YET - at 25:30, you say that the actual overall picture of the BenQ is 95% as good as the Epson! How could they be so close, given all that's come before? I mean, up until then, it looked like the LS11000 was head & shoulders in image quality...?
Most of the products you've reviewed in your other videos aren't available here in Southeast Asia, but I still can't stop watching all your videos. Great method and detailed, I must say, VERY DETAILED for comparison with other brands/unit for different specs and prices. The time and effort for you to make a quality review and comparison in extreme detail is unbelievable. I hope you become the standard for other reviewing vlogs, you are the best.
Excellent analysis, Rob, and timely for me!!! I'm beginning to do research to replace my 7-year old Epson 5020ub...hopefully, this year. Your video is a big help since I don't live anywhere near vendors that would allow me to demo these different projectors. Big help!! ~Frank
I was hoping you would do a review for the BenQ HT4550i. I haven't seen anyone do a review with measured brightness yet and had a hard time believing the 3200 lumens claim.
Very interesting comparison. To me, since I'm basically set on an Epson LS800 UST, it seems to indicate that the half-4K that does much like the 5050 in this comparo is a borderline non-issue, the 5050 seems to be able to keep up quite well on the sharpness front. I do wish Epson would put more focus on shutting their fans up, though. They seem to consistently shade higher on noise than most.
You just said that the dangbei mars pro is the best bang for the buck but I thought the foremovie x5 from your previous videos was even better that the dengbei at a similar price. I am truly greatful for these videos and wouldn’t know how to navigate in the projector space without them. Big shoutouts to you!
Hi! first off, thank you for making such amazing, in-depth content that NO OTHERS I have seen make. I need your expertise! I currently have an Epson 5050UB that is approximately 4.5 yrs old now and has definitely been through 2 lamps and I’m not sure but maybe even 3 lamps (?). I don’t remember. I know they all [projectors] have a useful lifespan. My Epson 5050UB I currently have is just now having its first issue, which is an iris problem, which apparently has no fix other than to unplug it and call a repair shop and have it fixed. I’m not even sure how much it would cost yet but I know I would have to pay $100 just to find out. Also, fortunately I have noticed absolutely zero burn-in or discoloration on the image so far. Here is my question: I am debating on even spending money to fix this one or just purchasing the newer LS11000. I use my projector all day and also watch movies on it all the time on it in the living room, on days off, and while I am a “cinemaphile” to a certain extent, I don’t currently have the luxury to have a dedicated theater room to even be that nit picky about options and drawbacks, etc. The Epson is just a superior workhorse in performance in my book in terms of flexibility of installation and performance, even if it sucks power like crazy and has a louder fan. It still puts out an amazing image. I have a horribly light controlled room and everything is washed out during the day to where I have to turn up the brightness to 60-80% to get a better picture. Am I better off holding onto the 5050UB and just getting it repaired or getting the LS11000? To add insult to injury, my SI matte white screen is also starting to wrinkle painfully noticeably, even after adjustments were made to tighten it were made, so I’ll also have to invest in a ALR screen or a gray one for a better image at all times of day as well. I won’t know the best one to get until I finally get my projector either repaired or replaced and get the swatch book delivered. I hear you need more lumens with ALR screens and there are problems with color sometimes. Also, because of next to no light control during the day, I need the brightness. I don’t want to spend the extra thousand on a LS12000 that you can only get at special places when I can just click buy now for the LS11000, especially since you said the differences weren’t THAT noticeable. I have never even used the 3D option on the 5050UB, so it’s either fix this one or get the new LS11000. What is your take on all this? Is the brightness of the LS11000 THAT much worse than the UB5050, keeping in mind that I will be purchasing a new gray or ALR screen regardless? Thanks for all your detailed info again!
Any reason you haven't considered a UST setup? In your situation a UST specific ALR screen will provide a much better image in both day and night viewing. If you want to stick with Epson the LS800 + ALR screen is about the same price as the LS11000, or you could go with a DLP option like the Formovie Theater or Nexigo Aurora Pro.
Great comparison! Personally I have the optoma UHD35STx and love it, but not sure it would compare with these? For anyone planning on gaming, I highly recommend optoma especially for their ultra low input lag when playing 1080p 120hz (if I’m not mistaken, I believe they actually go as high as 240hz on 1080p) but as you said we each have our own needs. It would be awesome if you would make a video showing HOW to professionally calibrate a projector for color and everything else, including what equipment we need, etc. I’ve been using projectors as my main TV for a decade now but have no idea how to calibrate beyond what looks good to my eyes.
Calibration is 60% expensive equipment and 40% art/skill/experience. I think for 99% of people it would be better to pay a calibrator $600-800 to come out and get it done rather than buying $5000 of software and equipment and spend months learning to use it.
@@TheHookUp I've looked at 3 online reviews that all state that native contrast run from ~1200 to ~2000-1 and Dynamic to about ~5000-1. I think the way to test it is to turn Dynamic contrast on and see if you get the same results.
How would you compare the HT4550i with the new TK710i? Contrast, image quality… etc. using a grey 135” screen in an ambient light rich loft area for movies, sports, and occasional gaming. Thanks for any feedback - have not seen a comparison of these two models
Fantastic video! The amount of work you had to put in to make it is impressive! My only nitpick is that if these are “premium” projectors then how would you classify ones from JVC and Sony? I’m curious to see your numbers and observations from those projectors. In my case, I use an older JVC for movies and premium streaming content and a Hitachi LED projector for TV and sports with some lights on. I would consider replacing the Hitachi with one of these for the 4K viewing but need very flexible placement options to make it work in my room.
19:41 It seems like the LS11000 might have weak reds, just like some other laser projectors I've seen. Maybe the 5050UB would be a more ideal upgrade from my Epson 3700 instead? I primarily watch animation and sci-fi, and I can't stand that green/blue push. There aren't very many side-by-side comparisons of the LS11000 on RU-vid yet though.
Great video. I would like a section on fan noise. I was just shopping for a new projector. One of the big deciding factors for me was fan noise. some of projectors are a lot louder then others. I purposely stayed away from a lot of the Espon's because they always seem to be loud
Love the video, but some parts got too fast and some explanations were quite hard to fully grasp at such fast pace. Maybe next time do a 1 hour video?! :)
Amazing comparison, you have my subscription. I recently purchased the N1 Ultra. But will be returning it. Brightness and daytime view is amazing. Colors i feel are way to saturated, i dont notice any rbe but do see sde. Resolution doesn't look as sharp compared to my BenQ tk700sti. But the kicker was when i watched a golf match, on scenes when the ball was shown in the air there was massive juddering/stuttering. Looked as though there was 2 golf balls. May just get the 4550i.
@@evanbland4011 When disabling MEMC you do get 24p judder though. MEMC is completely unusable, even on the lowest setting it causes too much sopa opera effect (alongside artifacts and occasional stutter). The tuning is really bad and there is no custom setting.
BENQ HT4550i and Epson 5050UB (@$3000) Vs LS11000 (@$3500) Vs LS12000 and Sony-VPLXW5000ES (@4500) - Which one to pick? While price is definitely a factor a difference of 500-1K is something that I am ok to bear to get better brightness and suit my requirements which is for music, movies and for gaming too. The projector will be part of a home theatre system with Klipsch RP speakers, ES AEON Cinewhite UHD-B screen and a Denon AVR. Which projector do you recommend for these requirements? By the way hats off to your comparison - you are a pro at this
Depends on your budget of course. I don't personally care for the image produced by the 5000ES, and I think the difference between the 6000ES and 5000ES is night and day. If your budget can stretch I'd say the LS12000 is the best of the projectors you've listed.
Awesome comparison 🎉 Loving how you provide important measurements, how about black luminance value in dynamic modes like the BenQ has, does it improve black floor noticeably? This one would be interesting to compare to ViewSonic upcoming X1-4k since it has the 0.65" chip led too at half price
That was included in the video. Also, I think you might be referring to the X2-4K. I saw it at CES, but it wasn't powered on which seemed very odd. I'm also concerned that they are reporting brightness in LED lumens instead of ANSI, ISO, CVIA or any other standard measurement.
@@TheHookUp Thank you for trying to include it. As far as I can tell, the X1 is the longer throw version and it has been tested in Europe by a French website and is also available in Europe. But I guess we will have to wait and see if and when it comes here. And yes it has measured a little less bright, but nevertheless it was a pretty impressive test for the price.
@@TheHookUp they also have X1, X10 and X100 to add more confusion for consumers. And all of them - X1-4K, X1, X10, X100 and X1000 avalible to buy in Netherlands at least. From the price point/spec they are very interesting. But I found only few reviews. Because BenQ is not very common projector to buy here and they are quite pricey. Only real competitor is Optoma UHZ50 in this price range or used Epson 6050UB. Well, or TV
Great video! I initially bought a BenQ HT4550i, and I really liked a lot of things about it...but apparently I'm very sensitive to RBE because it bothered me quite a bit. I ended up going Epson to avoid it.
Yeah, for a certain % of the population LCOS or 3LCD is really the only option, which is a bummer since there are a lot of great DLP projectors out there.
Need a 4k projector review to compare how NHL hockey looks. No other sport is as difficult to get a good picture of than hockey. Upgrading from an Optoma HD25-LV
@@TheHookUp Turns out I have an issue with 100" screen and current projector being 13.5 feet away and smallish bulkhead opening. Looks like the LG CineBeam HU710PW fits my throw needs and size needs. Any thoughts / reviews / testing on this hybrid LED/Laser projector? Should have made the projector opening bigger for future upgrades but I do have an access panel to access the hvac bulkhead outside the theater. Took us about 3-4 years to finish this DIY theater. We did everything but install the floor carpet. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M6ANSYLvc8s.htmlsi=TZgMv7FMjiSYbeck
Great video, Thank you so much for sharing it to us! I was wondering if you would update your purchase guide for a 200$ budget projector, and if you have any personal recommendations available!
@TheHookUp I hope you see and can answer this. The Optoma - UHZ50 is currently on sale for $1,499. That seems too good to pass, but really really want to know your thoughts. I currently have a theatre room with a Epson - Home Cinema 3700. It is great, but not having HDR is killing me because most of the movies I watch are HDR and I have to convert. Also the 1080 shows. Would you recommend the Optoma - UHZ50 for a dedicated theatre room with a celling mount for the discounted price? Or, if there is something else you would recommend I'd love to know what that is. I have a PS5 so I play games, watch movies, and watch sports/TV on the projector. I have a full sound system in the room so the speakers are not important.
The UHZ50 being $1499 is very confusing. You can see in this video, it doesn't compete at all at $2500, but it's only $200 more than the Mars Pro at the current price. I would say it's a very interesting option at the current sale price, especially given its very good input lag times.
@@TheHookUpwould you say it’s comparable or better than the JMGO? I ordered the JMGO at first but may return it to get the UHZ50 because the Optoma is actually a few hundred dollars less and it has better latency scores. Do you think it has a picture than compares well with the JMGO? Thanks for your video, it’s literally the only thing on the internet that’s helping me with this decision.
This is a fantastic review! Much appreciate your efforts. I just recently upgraded from BenQ HT2050a to HT4550 and very happy with the decision so far. Only one concern is the black levels in really dark scenes, no concerns with bright scenes though. I am not seeing the super black images with 4550 though I can say the black is decent. How does it compare with LS11000 when it comes to really dark scenes? Also would used JVC Lcos models (nx5/7) really make a difference in black levels ? Thanks in advance
The JVC's are a totally different universe in black levels. They actually look black. The LS11000 has a better black floor than the HT4550i so it would be better and in his review he stated he could see the black bars more black than the scene, but the BenQ and others blended together. So the LS11000 will definitely be better, but an NX5/NX7 will be crazy good in blacks and overall image quality.
@@justinbeamon6624 thank you, that helps! I recently came across the JMGO N1 Ultra RGB laser model which seems to have good contrast and black levels. Have you compared the above projectors with this JMGO model? Any thoughts? TIA
in terms of quality- which one will win- short throw or these long throw ones..i am designing a home theatre and flexible for both...thanks for the video ..i have been waiting for this
Standard throw projectors are easier to get "Perfect" when it comes to a permanent screen setup. The shorter the throw distance the more things like wrinkles, imperfections, and texture of the screen become visible. UST's are great because they are easier to wire and easier to "hide" in a normal room, but in a purpose built theater a standard throw projector is still the way to go.
Thanks for the detailed review. I recently purchased the BenQ ht4550i. I’m considering returning it and getting the Epson LS11000 instead. Why? I’m on to support and waiting for confirmation but the XPR module (pixel shift) makes an irritating sound for me that I can’t live with. I’ll admit my tolerance for irritating noises is lower than most people. But it’s enough for me to try the Epson instead. I just need to figure out how I can get optical sound out to my speakers if I’m using a streaming stick with it.
Thank you so much for all of your helpful content - I've binge watched so many of your videos in the past few days! Just one question - any reason you recommended the Dangbei Mars Pro over the Formovie X5 as the budget pick (since you favored the Formovie X5 slightly in your last living room projector video)? Thanks again!
The Formovie X5 is great and is definitely a better pick if you plan on using the built in speakers, but the Dangbei Mars Pro has a new firmware update that unlocks all the android 11 color management options (11 point white balance, RGBCMY tuning), so it could be calibrated. Since all the other projectors in this video were calibrated to d65 white point it would have been very hard to compare the X5 to them since it doesn't have a true color management system. That said, if you don't plan on getting your projector professionally calibrated and don't have the tools to do it yourself there isn't much of an advantage to having a CMS, so the X5 is probably still the better option.
I would buy a BenQ, Optoma, Viewsonic or Epson. These are good brands and will work for years. Dangbei and the other China Projectors. Who knows if they last or if they can get Warranty work
You are certainly welcome to your opinion. However, even though BENQ, Optoma, and Viewsonic are Taiwanese, they are still manufactured in China. Dangbei projectors are also rock solid in my opinion.
Thanks for another great video with really thorough testing! All your tests are very helpful. Q1: In the sharpness and focus test, I am wondering how come some single DLP projectors can show color convergence kind of issue when displaying b/w fonts. I mean there is only one mirror per pixel, and it is the color wheel that changes the color so there should not be color fringes in theory. Is it possible that the picture was not exposed long enough? Q2: Do you plan on doing a similar test for mid-priced projectors (>$500 and below $2000 perhaps).
In addition, there should be other civilian level projectors, I hope you can also evaluate, such as VIZONY, HASATEK, VOPLLS, Sovboi, these prices are almost the same, want to compare to see what the effect is
can you tell me if the dangbei mars pro 4k would look better in terms of contrast and brightness than my Optoma gt1080 darbee? Fantastic comparison by the way!
I have found that I am overly sensitive to triple laser speckle, so I would choose the Mars Pro. Raw stats on the JMGO N1 ultra are significantly better though.
Amazing video - was looking for a comparison between the 5050UB and the 4550i and you've gone ahead and done that plus the LS11000! One question or point of clarification I had - I know you mentioned the Epsons have the ability to adjust the HDR tone mapping (?) so that you can make it brighter or darker depending on your preference. Is it correct in saying that the 4550i has no such control and so it's either deal with the default HDR tone mapping or disable HDR altogether?
Where in the title does it say the other two inexpensive projectors, way too long of a video considering I was looking for the Benq, Epson, and Optoma comparisons. It can get really confusing when the others are added . You are obviously really sharp and educated on your subjects but please understand that some of us do not talk so fast like a little too much caffeine maybe. I will like and subscribe because you are really good at what you do but this being my first time was tough. Thank goodness for pause and rewind.
Fantastic review and very informative. I bought a Dangbei Mars pro based on this. Extremely happy with it. I noticed you made some changes to the picture settings. Which settings gave you your best viewing experience?
Unrelated to this video but when you get a chance I would love a review of the Aqara P2 door sensor with thread/matter to see if it works as well as the original
I would love to see remote control via network mentioned where possible, Ethernet/wifi support, home-assistant compatibility, etc. My projector is only controlled through home-assistant and ive found lots of issues with projectors working correctly in the past
Excellent comparison. But these EPSON projectors are too big in size and expensive. I wonder if the new smaller and cheaper EPSON L570U projector could be used in Home Theater by reducing its brightness and recalibrating it. It also has Laser-Ph lighting, large Throw ratio, lens shift, 4K compatibility, HDR, low noise level, and adds a speaker and a media player.
By "4K capability" they mean that it can process a 4K signal. It's a WUXGA projector, so 1920x1200 (2.3MP), vs 3840x2160 (8.3MP). It's also almost as expensive as the 5050UB. I would definitely not recommend the 570U for a home theater.
The data sheet of the L570U says "4.6 million pixels on screen - WUXGA with 4K Enhancement1 provides a visibly smoother and sharper display, even at close viewing distances; accepts 4K content". I understand it uses the 2x pro pixel shifting used in other models. My actual projector is "was" an old, small and expensive 720p Panasonic PT- AE700. The 5050 is tooo big. You can see a 4K improvement example in the image resolution in the "projectorreviews" page, looking for "Epson PowerLite L570U". It is really impressive!
I'm just very confused why you would want to spend $3000 on a projector that isn't made for what you want to use it for. There are $1000-2000 options that will significantly outperform the 570U for home theater use. Business/conference projectors are not made for high contrast and have very poor motion handling (not to mention the lower resolution).
Also, the 570U (19.5 x 6.3 x 15.7 inches) is almost as big as the 5050UB (20.5 x 6.7 x 17.7 inches). There are projectors half the size of the 570U that are made for home theater and cost less for better performance.
I´m looking for a 3LCD, Large throw ratio, Lens shift H+V, Low noise, Laser Ph, 4K px-sh, and small . For home use. The dimensions of the L570U in the SPECIFICATION SHEET: 17.32" x 12.59" x 5.35"
Great comparison review and a timely one for me. I have narrowed down my future laser projector purchase to the the exact two "lifestyle" budget, laser projectors reviewed here. A few questions 1. There was a comment made about the HDR tone mapping on the JMGO being "extremely aggressive" making the images look like the SDR mapping on the other projectors. Is this a bad thing? Seems like that would make the images brighter than the usual HDR dimmed effect. 2. Of the 2 budget projectors compared it appears that the JMGO performed best in the most important categories of color space, accuracy brightness , contrast, sharpness and 3D efficiency than the Dangbei Mars Pro. (Overall brightness 3D mode is also important to me) But your overall recommendation was for the Mars Pro even mentioning that the Mars Pro's overall performance is 95% as good as the higher end BenQ 4550i projector. Unless i'm misunderstanding the validation of the metrics, i'm confused by the pick. Please help me understand why my bias based on the metrics is pushing me toward the JMGO . Is my conclusion more emotional than logical. 3. Given that either projector can be had for under $2000, price difference not being a factor, between the two "budget" projectors, would you still stand on the Mars Pro being the better performer and overall purchase. Thanks.
JMGO MSRP is basically twice the Mars Pro which is why it didn't get the overall recommendation. From an equal price standpoint the JMGO is the clear winner as long as you are not overly sensitive to laser speckle. Unfortunately you just missed the Mars Pro on sale for under $1200, but the JMGO is still on prime day sale ($350 off) which is likely the lowest we'll see it for a few months at least: amzn.to/3XMbuK1 I'd recommend picking it up and trying it out, if it turns out laser speckle is a problem for you, you can always return it in the 30 day window.
@@TheHookUp Thanks for the surprisingly fast response to my questions. 🙌But It Looks like you replied so quickly while I was finalizing my questions. Overall I am satisfied that your conclusion that the JMGO is the better performer given the conclusion of your metric and that the price is not a factor. But I was also wondering about my HDR tone mapping question. Could you please review that one. I believe its the first in the new order of questions submitted. I really appreciate how comprehensive your videos are. And can you rattle off metrics a little faster!? 😅😅Thank Bro!👍🙌
I personally don't think HDR content is worth watching under ~3000 lumens in a light controlled room. I think JMGO is just delivering what people want: The bright SDR style picture with HDR style colors. I don't think the aggressive tone mapping is a bad thing at all.
@@TheHookUp Wow your on it! I actually did see the sale for the Mars Pro when it was posted at $1245 on the Prime sale. I had it in my cart along with the JMGO. But I see as you noted it went away. Funny thing is the regular price currently at $1800 is only $35 shy of the Prime day price of the JMGO at $1835. I think I see where I'm leaning in this competition. Thanks again for your very timely review and much appreciated prompt responses.
I was both surprised and disapointed that the HDR test screens in the video didn't show much of a difference at all. HDR was one of my major reasons along with 4K to upgrade my 1080 Epson, I think it is the 3030. Every year when I replace the lamp, I think "I can live with this a little longer." This review make me more certain of that.@@TheHookUp
Great review if you were starting from scratch on a small light controlled room which projector would you choose the Formovie UST or the Benq ht 4550i ? I plan on doing a 120" screen...
I think in a fully light controlled room the 4550i is a better plan. If there is any ambient light to deal with at all I'd go with the Formovie and a CLR screen.
Hi Rob, great review as always. I was wondering how would you compare the Hisense C1 against the HT4550i? And I still cannot really decide wheter I want a UST or a standard throw projector. What kind of a screen would you recommend to be able to easily switch between UST and LT Projector should I change my mind... a normal contrast screen or a screen for USTs?
I think their actual picture quality is very very similar, Hisense C1 supports Dolby Vision but HT4550i has lens shift and optical zoom. HT4550i is also significantly more color accurate from the factory.
Great video! The BenQ HT4550i has a HDR brightness adjustment feature, did you try that out? You mention it for one of the other projectors, but not the BenQ...
I found the HDR brightness adjustment feature on the BenQ HT4550i to be a very useful addition. It allows users to fine-tune the brightness of HDR content to their liking, and it ensures that they will always get the best possible picture quality.
Thank you for another great video. I really like the size and the color accuracy of the benq 4550i. In your honest opinion, are the blacks bad enough to where you would recommend the Epson? I've previously owned the JVC RS2000, Epson 5030ub, and 5040ub so I'm used to good blacks but as stated, the size and color accuracy has me really curious to pull the trigger on the Benq. Would love to get your opinion.
I think coming from those projectors specifically the black levels on the 4550i might be unacceptable to you. For mere mortals the black levels on the 4550i are more than sufficient, but you may have been spoiled.
@TheHookUp Gotcha. I was a little afraid of that. I moved away from projectors for a little while and am getting get back to it and dont want to spend the sort of money, like the JVC. Even at the big discount I got it. I really like the idea of the size of the Benq so I can move it easily from downstairs to outside. And I also still love color accuracy, but yeah, I wasn't sure how bad the blacks really are as it's always hard to tell on video, but you do amazing on these test and love the content
Hi Rob, have read a comment about tv vs projector and the eye fatigue that big tvs causing. My question is have you noticed any discomfort when watching laser/led/bulb projectors?
On the subject of eye fatigue I'd rank from worst to best: 1. LCD TVs (the worst eye fatigue) 2. OLED TVs 3. Tri Laser projectors 4. 3/4 LED projectors 5. Single Laser projectors 6. Bulb projectors 7. White LED projectors (least eye fatigue)
The ambient light in the room also has a huge effect on eye fatigue. In a completely light controlled room a tri-laser like the PX1 Pro is significantly too bright for prolonged viewing unless you adjust the laser power down. I watch my 65" OLED with soft white bias lighting behind it, and when I watch my AWOL LTV-3500 at night I dial the laser power down to 2 AND use bias lighting. When I'm watching the LTV-3500 on the 120" lenticular screen during the day I have it at laser power 10 with very little eye fatigue.
I enjoy your views. Is there anyway to also use the iris on some of the projectors to see what their contrast ratios are and it's benq owner some of the projectors do allow you to up the HDR brightness in the second menu.
The Epson 5050UB has dynamic iris to increase contrast, but laser projectors like the LS11000 and LED projectors like the HT4550i use dynamic lightsource dimming for increased contrast instead of iris control. Yes, BENQ does have an HDR brightness option.
