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Optoma ML550

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • ML550 also handled detail well enough for most purposes
  • the projector did an excellent job with shadow detail
  • bright and accurate colours and good contrast

Cons

  • ML550 lacks a zoom lens
  • it also adds apparent scaling artifacts
  • no video is displayed by the projector

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 17, 100 in
  • 1280, 800 px
  • 550 lm
  • no
  • 0.55, 3.23 m
  • 20000 h
  • , 30 dB

Optoma ML550 - Pros & Cons

Optoma ML550

Pros

  • ML550 also handled detail well enough for most purposes
  • the projector did an excellent job with shadow detail
  • bright and accurate colours and good contrast
  • very easily
  • and colours were bright and vibrant

Cons

  • ML550 lacks a zoom lens
  • it also adds apparent scaling artifacts
  • no video is displayed by the projector
  • realigns distorted images and minimizes disruptions
  • No need for a computer for a quick impromptu presentation
  • mean it lacks features
  • there s no optical zoom
  • Its picture settings are rather limited
  • Bright was far too yellow and Cinema was a little oversaturated
  • the projector does not feature a zoom means
  • Shows scaling artifacts (unwanted patterns added to some screens)

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Optoma ML550 - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typePortable projector
Portableyes
Colour of productBlack
Built-in displayno
Cable lock slotyes
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Dimensions
Width4.1 in
Height1.5 in
Depth4.2 in
Weight0.88 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampLED
Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)20000.0 h
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Decoders
Supported image files
  • BMP
  • JPEG/JPG
Supported video files
  • AVI
  • DAT
  • DIVX
  • Matroska
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG
  • MPEG
  • RM
  • RMVB
  • TS
  • VOB
  • WMV
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 62
Power consumption (typical)62.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Separate power connector (mains)Via AC adapter
Power managementMains
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputno
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Composite inputno
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)no
DisplayPortno
DVI inno
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs1
MHLyes
HDCPno
Headphone outputyes
Microphone inputno
Other connectors5mm output
S-video inputno
SCART inno
USByes
USB connector typeUSB Type-A
USB (total)1
USB 2.01
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
AC (power) inputyes
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Technical details
Noise level< 30
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85
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Optics
Lens shiftno
Focal length range (f-f)14.95 - 14.95
Throw ratio< 1.5
Aperture range (F-F)2.00 - 2.00
Zoom ratio1.7 x
Projection distance0.55 - 3.23
Matrix size0.45
Offset100.0 %
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Image
Screen size17 - 100
Screen size compatibility17 - 100
Resolution1280 x 800 px
Number of colours16.78 million colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1280 x 800
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1280 x 800
  • 1400 x 1050
  • 1440 x 900
  • 1680 x 1050
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
Maximum analog resolution1680 x 1050 px
Native aspect ratio16:10
Aspect ratio
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:10
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
Brightness (max)550.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:1
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 720p
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Features
RoHS complianceyes
Quick start guideyes
Backlit remote controlno
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readeryes
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • ITA
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
Optical disc player typeNot included
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Can convert 2D to 3Dno
Compatible glasses
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)no
Glasses includedno
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)no
HDRno
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • SECAM
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers1
RMS rated power1.0 W

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