BenQ V5000i vs LG CineBeam HU85LA
 BenQ V5000iMSRP $3,499 |  LG CineBeam HU85LA$2,599 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 2,500 lm ANSI | 2,700 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 2.7K (2716 × 1528) |
| Throw ratio | 0.25:1 | 0.19:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 8.7 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HDR10+, + HLG | HDR10 |
| Light source | RGB triple laser | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $3,499 | $2,599 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 0.55 m | 0.42 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,500 lmDerived | 2,700 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 2,500 lm ANSI | 2,700 lm ANSI |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 85% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.66 in |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 2.7K (2716 × 1528) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | — | XPR 2-way |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 2,500,000:1 | 2,000,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 100% · DCI-P3 98% · BT.2020 95% | DCI-P3 97% coverage |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HDR10+, + HLG | HDR10 |
| Tone mapping | — | Dynamic |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | HDR-PRO | Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | 11 | — |
| Picture certifications | Filmmaker Mode | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | RGB triple laser | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | RGB triple laser | Blue + red laser |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco | 20,000 h max |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Warm-up time | About 30 s | 12 s |
| Cool-down time | — | 2 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.25:1 | 0.19:1 |
| Throw measured from | — | Front of the case |
| Image size | 70–100 in | 90–120 in |
| Projection offset | 124% | 120% |
| Zoom | None | None |
| Focal length | 2.4 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2 | — |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Corner correction | 8-point | — |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Frame interpolation at 4K | — | Yes |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 240 HzDerived | 120 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | 120 HzDerived | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 21.2 ms · 240 Hz 8.7 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 8.7 msDerived | — |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 17.9 msDerived | — |
| Gaming features | ALLM | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 3Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.1Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Other video inputs | — | USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | — |
| Control-system drivers | — | Control4, Crestron, Savant |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 26.97–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–240 Hz | 23.97–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart platform | Android TV | webOS |
| OS version | — | 4.5 |
| Google-certified | Yes | — |
| Security updates until | 31 Dec 2026 | — |
| Netflix | Via dongle | Built in |
| Casting | + Chromecast built-in | + Miracast, + DLNA |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 40 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | 4 | 2 |
| Layout | — | Stereo |
| Tuned by | treVolo | — |
| Audio formats | — | Dolby Atmos, DTS |
| Audio outputs | + 3.5 mm, Optical, + HDMI eARC | Optical, + HDMI ARC, + Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | ARCDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 760 × 358 × 164 mm | 680 × 347 × 128 mm |
| Weight | 13,210 g | 12,200 g |
| Colours | — | White |
| Ceiling mount | — | M4, 8 mm screws |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 0–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 180 W · Normal 150 W | Max 350 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | Built in |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | — |
| Marks | — | FCC, ETL |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr |
| User manual | — | https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile?fileId=RldfLu5sw5QyMECGkwA3SQ |
| Firmware | — | 04.00.14 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + Streaming dongle | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual |
| Remote | Voice | Backlit |