BenQ HT3560 4K HDR Projector Review Plus HT3550 Comparison

Todays episode of "The Daingeon" I unbox and review the BenQ HT3560 4K HDR Projector.
I will show you all of the features including setup, UI, movie, gaming demos and comparison to its predecessor the BenQ HT3550
Purchase the BenQ Projectors here:
HT3560: tinyurl.com/8vp47yat
HT3550: tinyurl.com/nb2phna6
BenQ Link Comparing the HT3560 specs to the HT3550 specs:
www.benq.com/en-us/projector/...
Screen used in video:
Severtson Screens 120" CineWhite Projector screen:
severtsonscreens.myshopify.co...
Contrast calibration video:
• [4K] White Level Scree...
Brightness calibration video:
• [8K] Black Level Scree...
New intro music by Allen Socha:
Original Music by Zack Bakewell
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Daingeon Hallway Intro video by Zack Bakewell
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The Daingeon list of equipment:
Denon AVR-X4700H
Emotiva A-500 Power amps
Klipsch rp-8000f towers (Walnut)
Klipsch 504C center (Walnut)
Klipsch SLM-5400 Center Atmos Ceiling Speakers
Klipsch CDT-5800-CII Rear Atmos Ceiling Speakers
Klipsch RP-600M Surrounds
Sonance Heights/Atmos
HSU VTF-3 MK5 15 inch subwoofers
Severtson Screens
120" Fixed Frame CineWhite Projector Screen
Panamax MR4300 Power conditioner
XBox Series X
Playstation 5 Disc Model
Nvidia Shield Pro 2019
Integra CDC 3.4 CD player
Bliss Lights Sky Lite ceiling projector
DIY acoustic sound panels

[@luismercado71]

I have the 3550 since 2020 and love it,,,since it was a new build out i was able to project it to the wall ,set it with 0 keystone, no zoom,no vertical shift up or down,,,then bought the screen material and build the screen to the size that was projected on the wall.

[@thedaingeon]

Smart move. That’s probably the best way to do unless you have a dedicated theater. Hope you like and sub to the channel

[@sajithtg]

How would you compare 3650 with x3000i when it comes to color accuracy and black levels? I am choosing between them

[@alexnather7614]

Please help! Can this compete color wise with 3lcd 3800 epspn projector thank you

[@MrSuperman258401]

Nice to see they brought the input lag down for gaming, loved my 3550, definitely have no problem with the 3560 other then just being a lamp based projector. Been spoiled by LED and LASER based projectors

[@thedaingeon]

Yes I totally agree.

[@dewshbag16]

Please review the Epson EF-12.

[@GIGyards]

How does the dynamic iris performance compare between the 3550 and the 3560? Also, is there perceptible pulsing of the iris on the 3560? I am a 3550 owner and when I first bought it the pulsing was so apparent it was distracting when on. Now with the current firmware it has eliminated the pulsing almost entirely even when on high.

[@thedaingeon]

No pulsing that I have seen so I think BenQ has figured that out through updates. 3560 Definitely looks amazing with dynamic iris function. Hope that helps, please like and subscribe

[@Reactsandgames]

Amazing review! I’ve been looking for a projector for the last month and I think I’ve narrowed it down to this and the Xgimi Aura. Can I ask which one would you get? I nearly bought the Hisense L9G but slightly out off because of no 3D. Thanks in advance!

[@thedaingeon]

What is your budget? Can you step up to the BenQ HT4550i or the Epson LS11000?

[@Reactsandgames]

@@thedaingeon I’d say I’m maxing out around £2500 as I still need to acquire a screen. I’ve been looking tirelessly and narrowed it down to these 3 (I think) I like the look of the 4550i but at £3000 and a long throw it’s not practical for my space really (I know the 3560 is long throw but it’s also £1500 in the uk.

[@thedaingeon]

@@Reactsandgames then I would absolutely recommend the 3560 over the Xgimi

[@Reactsandgames]

@@thedaingeon thank you so much for your responses. Will sub👍🏻 the last thing I will ask is the Aura is on offer in the uk also at the moment for £1700. Would you still suggest 3560 over the Aura? Thanks again for your reply and content!

[@RagnarCrumpets]

@@Reactsandgameswhich one did you end up getting??

[@keepitshema]

How would you compare it to epson hc3800(tw7100)? I am really torn. Epson is brighter but less resolution. But what about the colors? Is the benq really that better here? What about the contrast/black level. Thank you😊

[@thedaingeon]

Your best bet is to purchase both and return the one you don’t like. From my limited research the Epson is better brightness and higher quality build but out dated. The BenQ has great features and is also super sharp but less lumens. I would probably go Epson if I were you.

[@billhennigan3773]

I recieved the ht4550i and it is ..Fantastic..colors pop..I didn't need the dongle...I have Roku 4k ultra's for streaming..It was a small challenge to fit my existing ceiling mount..but the horizontal and vertical shift was very helpful to match my 150" screen..I am getting 2960 ansi lumens in normal, bright cinema with my light meter..waiting for Your review of the ht4550i when You get it..AAA++++ video's from You..

[@15.emanuelshaju24]

Does it support 200inch screen

[@HugeVictor]

​@@15.emanuelshaju24I had to return mine as with a 165 inch screen it was sassy too bright

[@macgaming3963]

The predecessor HT3550 did not turn off when it received the off signal over HDMI CEC (turning on and volume controls were fine). This was never fixed with the firmware updates. Does this HT3560 still have this problem?

[@thedaingeon]

This works fine for me using my Denon receiver and PS5. What devices are you using? Hope you like and sub to the channel!

[@lolkenen6249]

do you notice any difference with judder when watching movies in 24p? Does the 3560 handle the judder better than 3550?

[@thedaingeon]

Its very smooth with no judder. I would definitely recommend the 3560 Hope you like and sub

[@cort]

Hi, great comparison and I do have one question - how do I enable 1080p in 120Hz on Benq 3550/W2700? I can see it in Manual but even with HDMI 2.1 fibre cable I'm not able to enable it from my PC/Laptop. It's only 60Hz in both 4k and FullHD, first 120Hz I can see with 1280x800. Do I have to enable something or disable something?

[@thedaingeon]

If you’re using a PC you will need to adjust your PC display settings not the Projector. In the past I have used the display settings in windows and sometimes the AMD or Nvidia menu depending on your GFX card. Hope that helps…. Please like and subscribe to the channel and let me know if you have more questions!

[@cort]

@@thedaingeon thank you kindly for your reply. I will look into Nvidia settings even though I cannot find resolution FullHD with 120Hz. The question is do you really have this resolution and it's working in 120Hz in 1080p with this projector?

[@cort]

P.S. I do not see anything in my Nvidia Settings. My card is "MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Armor OC V1 3GB GDDR5"

[@user-sv9nl9gw7p]

Thanks for the detailed review. Will mostly use the projector Movies and have a dark room set up for HT. Looks like 3550 would cut it for me. Do I need to be worried about no support from BenQ since its an older model and also the components used might be old since its a 2019 model? Any technology advancement in the components of 3560? Also who sells the 3550? Can see only a 3rd party selling in Amazon. Best Buy/BHP etc don't have it. Is 3560 comparable to Epson 3800? I want to project to a 135" screen and my ceiling plug for the projector is at 13'. Epson 3800 doesn't seem to have the throw to project within that distance. Any guidance there?

[@ChickenNuggies]

should really have the same exact content playing on the side by side lol

[@asheler1]

@thedaingeon I'm considering the 3560 as an upgrade to my 2050. the 2050 is probably going to need a lamp replacement soon and now it's also having an intermittent issue with remote control functionality. So, it seems like it's time to just replace the whole unit. But, I'm torn between getting another lamp-based model, even if the lamp-life is better (eco), or getting an LED model, even it's only 1080P still. The 2060 looks like a nice unit that accepts a 4K signal and does HDR with an LED light source. I don't think a decent LED 4k model is in my price range. $1500 is kind of as high as I'm willing to go right now unless there was a really compelling reason to spend more. What's your opinion on 4k vs HD in this scenario? is the 4k picture worth it over a cheaper 1080P with HDR on a power-efficient and long lasting LED Light? Thanks!

[@asheler1]

I guess I should add that I have a very well light controlled room and I'm using a standard non-ALR screen. So, the 2200 ANSI Lumens out of the 2050 I have now seems like plenty of brightness for my needs, even with eco enabled. I don't game a lot but I would like to be able to game more on the projector so decent input lag is a consideration too but not a deal-breaker. I mostly just watch movies from my Plex server or the streaming services. The only 4K HDR content would come from streaming shows and occasional streaming movie.

[@sajithtg]

I am in your situation. Looking to upgrade ht2050a. I think the 4K sharpness and slight improvement in contrast and black levels are the only benefits I am seeing over 2050. Not sure if $1600 is worth it. I may wait for sometime to get a used one in eBay under 1000 in few months

[@ElliotsBike]

How does this compare to the HT4550? 3k is a pretty heavy price tag and this one seems more reasonable.

[@thedaingeon]

I did a compare video recently. Hope it helps and please like and sub!

[@avinashss2207]

Hi please give me a response, I am planning to buy this but however already have a good experience with Epson LCD projector .and worried to buy This BenQ projector because of picture quality and rainbow effect caused by DLP projectors like BenQ,. and in other side Epson projectors known as Pro UHD which only has 4 million pixels even with a 4K resolution still lacks of pixels compare to this BenQ model who have 8 million pixels, is it mean this BenQ model is real 4k and superior ? and Epson tw 6150 is not ? Which one I should choose ? Thanks

[@thedaingeon]

I would recommend you save some more money and get the Epson LS12000 Laser protector. That will help you avoid any rainbow effect or worry about the BenQ resolution. Hope you like and sub to the channel

[@Glosny721]

Please Help. Benq x3000i or Benq W2710i (3560)? Ansi Lumens are not important couse im gona use in dark room. Most important is the contrast and colour's. My screen is ALR. 0,8 Gain. Im gona use for watch netflix and ps5 casual games.

[@thedaingeon]

I would go with the HT3560 for more accuracy with colors and black levels etc. Not as bright as the x3000i but has all the same features.

[@Glosny721]

@thedaingeon thank you for your answer. I appreciate it.

[@dewshbag16]

Please review the ViewSonic X11-4K projector.

[@thedaingeon]

I have reached out to Viewsonic but no reply. Hopefully I can get something from them to review. Hope you like and sub!

[@dewshbag16]

@@thedaingeon yes and yes. Thanks for the reply.

[@ChadAV69]

Dude, does it really look like that in real life? It looks almost as good as a high - mid level tv.

[@gamegamegameful]

Which screen you will recommend for this benq pj?

[@thedaingeon]

White 1.1 gain looks great if you have good light control.

[@thedaingeon]

Hope you like and subscribe!

[@gamegamegameful]

@@thedaingeon OK gr8 thanks

[@g.sanders8350]

What if Your HT 3550 Keeps Going to Keystone mode

[@thedaingeon]

Good question. I had this happen on several BenQ models as well. The first thing to consider is emailing BenQ to see if they have a recommendation, the second would be check for latest firmware. I found this happens each time I try a new source along with a change in resolution or HDR etc. No fix on my HT4550i or V5000i yet... Please like and sub to the channel and keep me posted if you figure out a solution

[@james-in2ps]

3d?

[@garyharper2943]

3560 not worth the xtra $500!

[@thedaingeon]

The nice part about the 3560 is the addition of fast mode and its a bit brighter. If you dont need those two things then 3550 is great

[@dbzdeath]

@@thedaingeon and better contrast and black levels