Philips Screeneo U5 and Philips Screeneo U4 are both UST (Ultra Short Throw) projectors from the brand. What are the improvements of the new model Philips Screeneo U5 compared with its earlier sibling Screeneo U4? In this post, we will compare the two models in detail.
Philips Screeneo U4 is also a popular model released in early 2022. Compared to the new release, Philips Screeneo U4 is less expensive but also less smart. Philips Screeneo U5 has improved a lot in terms of image resolution, smart system, throw ratio, and connectivity.
In the next part, we will dig into the differences between the two projectors.
Compared with Philips Screeneo U4, the U5 is more of a typical UST projector, which has a flat shape and long groove in the top panel while the Philips Screeneo U4 is a higher cube. In terms of color matching, Philips Screeneo U5 adopts silver-grey color in the main body while Philips Screeneo U4 is almost black.
Regarding dimensions and weight, Philips Screeneo U5 is slightly bigger and obviously larger.
| Model | Philips Screeneo U5 | Philips Screeneo U4 |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 485x151x325mm | 123.5 x 81.5 x 223.5mm |
| Net Weight (kg) | 9.7kgs | 1.4kgs |
Let’s move to the image performance, Philips Screeneo U5 is rated at 2,200 ANSI lumens while Philips Screeneo U4 has only 400 ANSI lumens. In other words, Philips Screeneo U5 is much brighter than Philips Screeneo U4. If you need to use the projector during the daytime, then the brightness should be high enough.
As for resolution, Philips Screeneo U5 has 4K resolution and produces sharper images than Philips Screeneo U4. It is worth noting that Philips Screeneo U5 supports Dolby Vision, producing vivid and lifelike pictures.
| Model | Philips Screeneo U5 | Philips Screeneo U4 |
| Brightness | 2,200 ANSI lumens | 400 ANSI lumens |
| Resolution | 4K(3840×2160) | 1080P |
| Image Size | 80-150 inches | 35-120inches |
| Keystone | 8-point keystone | 4-corner keystone |
Regarding image size, Philips Screeneo U5 can project at most 150 inches while Philips Screeneo U4 has a max image size of 120 inches.
In terms of keystone correction, Philips Screeneo U5 is equipped with an 8-point keystone, which can also adjust the mid-vertical or mid-horizontal images based on the common 4-corner correction.
Philips Screeneo U5 is equipped with a laser light source while Philips Screeneo U4 adopts an LED light source. Compared with LED, laser light source delivers better color performance. We can find that Philips Screeneo U5 has a color coverage of 130% BT.709 while the U4 has a coverage percent of 108% BT.709.
As for light source life, Philips Screeneo U5 is slightly shorter than Philips Screeneo U4.
| Model | Philips Screeneo U5 | Philips Screeneo U4 |
| Light Source | Laser | LED |
| Light Source Life | 25,000 hours | 30,000 hours |
The throw ratio is the core indicator for UST projectors. Philips Screeneo U5 has a throw ratio of 0.21:1, which is shorter than Philips Screeneo U4’s 0.25:1.
If you want a 100” screen, it requires 18.8cm for Philips Screeneo U5 but 44cm for Philips Screeneo U4. If you want a 120” screen, the required throw distance for Philips Screeneo U5 is 28.1cm while the required distance for Philips Screeneo U4 is 56.5cm.
| Model | Philips Screeneo U5 | Philips Screeneo U4 |
| Throw Ratio | 0.21:1 | 0.25:1 |
| Distance for 100” | 18.8cm | 44cm |
| Distance for 120” | 28.1cm | 56.5cm |
The system is also a plus for projectors. If the projector has a built-in smart system, then you have no need to connect it to a TV stick or other streaming devices.
Regarding the system, Philips Screeneo U5 is powered by an Android TV system while the Philips Screeneo U4 doesn’t. In addition, the new projector also has a built-in Chromecast and built-in memory, bringing more smart features and convenience to users.
| Model | Philips Screeneo U5 | Philips Screeneo U4 |
| Built-in OS | Android TV 11 | No |
Philips Screeneo U4 has been harshly blamed because it lacks Wi-Fi function. Philips Screeneo U5 has improved a lot in terms of wireless connectivity and wired connectivity. The new projector supports dual-band Wi-Fi and has more interfaces to connect to various external devices. The built-in Chromecast enables users to mirror the screen of mobile devices to the projector’s screen conveniently.
| Model | Philips Screeneo U5 | Philips Screeneo U4 |
| Wireless Connectivity | Chromecast Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Wired Connectivity | 1x HDMI 2.1with CEC 1x HDMI 2.1 with eARC and CEC 2x USB 2.0 with media player (5V 2A) 1x RS-232 1x LAN 1x SPDIF 1x Coaxial 1x Jack 3.5 | HDMI 2.1 with CEC function 2x HDMI 2.1 USB-A (1.5A max + multimedia player) 1x Jack 3.5 |
Philips Screeneo U5 is equipped with a 2.2 Channel sound system and compatible with Dolby Atmos, which is better than Philips Screeneo U4. Regarding speakers, Philips Screeneo U4 has two 15w speakers and produces a louder sound than Philips Screeneo U5.
| Model | Philips Screeneo U5 | Philips Screeneo U4 |
| Sound system | 2.2 Channel | 2.2 Channel 2.1 sound system |
| Speakers | 20W in total | 2x 15w |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
You may be interested in Philips Screeneo U5 review.
To conclude, Philips Screeneo U5 has improved a lot compared with Philips Screeneo U4. The new U5 model has better image clarity, more color coverage, bigger image size, smarter features, better connectivity, and better sound compared with Philips Screeneo U4.
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