Hisense L9H TriChroma Laser TV vs LG CineBeam HU85LA
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 Hisense L9H TriChroma Laser TVMSRP $5,999.99 |  LG CineBeam HU85LAMSRP $4,999.99 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | — |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.66 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2716 × 1528 |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | XPR 2-way |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.25:1 | 0.19:1 |
| Throw reference point | — | Front |
| Projection distance table | 100″: 0.3 m | 90″: 0.4 m · 95″: 0.42 m · 100″: 0.45 m · 105″: 0.47 m · 110″: 0.49 m · 115″: 0.51 m · 120″: 0.53 m |
| Zoom type | None | None |
| Focus | — | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Fixed offset | — | 120% |
| Image size range | — | 90–120 in |
| Corner / warp correction | 8pt | Warp |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | RGB triple laser | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | Red + Green + Blue Trichroma Laser (X-Fusion) | 3Ch laser (B LD, R LD, B LD+S/P) |
| Light source life | Rated: 25,000 h | High brightness: 20,000 h |
| Life definition | 50% brightness | — |
| Warm-up time | — | 12 s |
| Cool-down time | — | 2 s |
| Laser wavelengths | R 643 nm, G 525 nm, B 465 nm | — |
| Light-source dimming | — | Manual steps |
| Brightness | ||
| ANSI lumens | 3,000 lm | 2,700 lm |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 | — |
| Claimed brightness unit | Unspecified | — |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | — | 85% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 2,000,000:1 | 2,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| DCI-P3 gamut | — | 97% |
| BT.2020 gamut | 107% | — |
| Gamut metric | Area | Coverage |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | — |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | — | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | 20 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10 |
| Tone mapping type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Tone-mapping brand name | — | Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Interpolation at 4K | — | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 3840×2160: 60 Hz | 1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz |
| Auto low-latency mode | Yes | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 40 W | 10 W |
| Speaker count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio channels | Stereo | Stereo |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS | — | Yes |
| Audio outputs | Optical, HDMI eARC | Optical, Bluetooth, HDMI ARC |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | 4096 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1 (ALLM); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, eARC (ALLM); HDMI 3: HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 26.97–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 23.97–120 Hz |
| USB-C video (DP Alt Mode) | — | Yes |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| RS-232 | No | — |
| LAN control | — | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Control4, Alexa | Control4, Crestron, Savant |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth version | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | Google TV | webOS |
| OS version | — | webOS 4.5 |
| Certified OS | Yes | — |
| Netflix | Native | Native |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 | Miracast, DLNA |
| SoC | — | Quad Core |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | No | — |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Audible noise: 32 dB(A) | Eco: 26 dB(A) · Medium: 28 dB(A) · High brightness: 30 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 0–80%RH |
| High-altitude mode | — | Yes |
| Rated voltage | 120 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 300 W | 350 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | Internal | Internal |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 610 mm | 680 mm |
| Depth | 346 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 155 mm | 128 mm |
| Weight | 11.2 kg | 12.2 kg |
| Colours / finishes | — | White |
| Mount hole pattern | — | Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 8–8 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC | FCC, ETL |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr |
| Latest firmware | — | LG Cinebeam SW Ver.04.00.14 |
| User manual | https://files.hisense-usa.com/download/f25650b571d088e8 | https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile?fileId=RldfLu5sw5QyMECGkwA3SQ |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Audio cable, Remote, Quick setup guide, Batteries, Safety and warranty card, Gloves, Cleaning kit, Power cord, Wrench, C shaped blocks | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Manual, Edge guards |
| Remote type | Voice | Backlit |