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Hisense PL2 vs LG CineBeam HU85LA

Hisense PL2Hisense PL2
MSRP $2,499
LG CineBeam HU85LALG CineBeam HU85LA
$2,599
Key differences
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)2.7K (2716 × 1528)
Native contrast (on/off)3,000:1—
Throw ratio0.22:10.19:1
HDR formatsHDR10, + Dolby VisionHDR10
Fan noise32 dB(A)Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $2,499$2,599
Room fit
Distance to screen0.49 m0.42 m
Brightness
Rated brightness2,700 lmDerived2,700 lmDerived
White light outputANSI2,700 lm ANSI2,700 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity—85%
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.66 in
On-screen resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)2.7K (2716 × 1528)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift—XPR 2-way
Addressable resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Contrast
Native contrast (on/off)3,000:1—
Dynamic contrast2,000,000:12,000,000:1
Colour
Colour gamutDCI-P3 85%DCI-P3 97% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit—
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, + Dolby VisionHDR10
Tone mapping—Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)—Dynamic Tone Mapping
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)—6-axis
Picture certificationsFilmmaker Mode—
3D
3DYes—
3D glasses syncDLP-Link—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
EmitterBlue laser + phosphorBlue + red laser
Light engineX-Fusion—
Laser wavelengthsB 455 nm—
Light-source life25,000 h20,000 h max
Light output control—Steps
Warm-up time—12 s
Cool-down time—2 s
Optics
Throw ratio0.22:10.19:1
Throw measured from—Front of the case
Image size80–150 in90–120 in
Projection offset—120%
ZoomNoneNone
FocusMotorisedManual
Autofocus—No
Vertical lens shiftNoneNone
Horizontal lens shiftNoneNone
Auto keystoneYes—
Corner correction8-point—
Grid warp—Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Frame interpolation at 4K—Yes
Max input refresh4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p—120 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K60 HzDerived60 HzDerived
Gaming featuresALLM—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)3Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.1DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs—USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution—DCI 4K
USB media playback—Yes
Control-system driversControl4Control4, + Crestron, + Savant
Horizontal scan—26.97–135 kHz
Vertical scan—23.97–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E—
Bluetooth5.3—
EthernetYesYes
Smart platformGoogle TVwebOS
OS version—4.5
Netflix—Built in
Casting+ Chromecast built-in, + AirPlay 2+ Miracast, + DLNA
Smart homeAlexa, Google Home—
Audio
Speaker power30 W10 W
Speakers22
LayoutStereoStereo
Audio formats+ Dolby Audio, Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos, + DTS
Audio outputs+ 3.5 mm, Optical, + HDMI eARCOptical, + HDMI ARC, + Bluetooth
HDMI audio returneARCDerivedARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode—Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)531 × 335 × 120 mm680 × 347 × 128 mm
Weight8,500 g12,200 g
Colours+ Grey+ White
Ceiling mount—M4, 8 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35°C0–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH0–80%RH
Altitude—High-altitude mode
Power drawMax 350 WMax 350 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply—Built in
Mains input120–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise32 dB(A)Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
Eye-protection sensorYes—
MarksFCCFCC, + ETL
Support & ownership
Warranty2 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 boxPower cord, Remote batteries, + Quick start guidePower cord, + Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual
RemoteVoiceBacklit