Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus vs LG CineBeam HU85LA

Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus is broader on HDR. LG CineBeam HU85LA is $1,203.59 cheaper, sharper and quieter.

	Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus$3,799.99 · Amazon Buy	LG CineBeam HU85LA$2,596.40 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ISO	2,700 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	2.7K (2716 × 1528)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.16:1	0.19:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)	Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$3,799.99	$4,999.99
Best price
Best price	$3,799.99	$2,596.40
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.35 m	0.42 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ISO	2,700 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.62 in	0.66 in
Panel alignment
Panel alignment	Zone-by-zone	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	2.7K (2716 × 1528)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	XPR 2-way
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	2,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	DCI-P3 97% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	—	Dynamic Tone Mapping
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	13	—
3D
3D	No	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	Blue + red laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco	20,000 h max
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	—	12 s
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	2 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.16:1	0.19:1
Throw measured from
Throw measured from	—	Front of the case
Image size
Image size	80–150 in	90–120 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	120%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	None
Focal length
Focal length	2.3 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.8	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Obstacle avoidance	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Frame interpolation at 4K
Frame interpolation at 4K	—	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	Wired IR	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Control4, Crestron, Savant
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	26.97–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23.97–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.2	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	No	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	webOS
OS version
OS version	—	4.5
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Miracast, DLNA
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	20 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	3	2
Layout
Layout	2.1	Stereo
Tuned by
Tuned by	Bose	—
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Atmos, DTS
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	Optical, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	ARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	695 × 341 × 145 mm	680 × 347 × 128 mm
Weight
Weight	12,400 g	12,200 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 9 mm screws	M4, 8 mm screws
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	0–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 363 W · Normal 350 W · Eco 217 W	Max 350 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)	Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC, ETL
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EHLS970_EN_EAI.pdf	https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile?fileId=RldfLu5sw5QyMECGkwA3SQ
Firmware
Firmware	—	04.00.14
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	Voice	Backlit

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