InFocus INL178 vs LG ProBeam BF50RG

InFocus INL178 is $1,699.01 cheaper and lighter. LG ProBeam BF50RG is sharper.

	InFocus INL178$699.99 · Amazon · Used Buy	LG ProBeam BF50RG MSRP $2,399

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.48–1.62:1	1.3–2.08:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,739	$2,399
Best price
Best price	$699.99	—
Room fit
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.3–3.6 m	2.8–4.5 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	5,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	4,200 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,500,000:1	3,000,000:1
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	—	Dynamic
3D
3D	Yes	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light engine
Light engine	Quantum Laser	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h max	Up to 20,000 h
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.48–1.62:1	1.3–2.08:1
Image size
Image size	—	40–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	116%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.09×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	12.81–16.74 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.5–2.67	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	±50%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	±20%
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	No
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	3420 × 2160	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	No	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–100 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	No	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	—	webOS
OS version
OS version	—	6
Storage
Storage	—	8 GB
Casting
Casting	—	Miracast
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	15 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm, HDMI ARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	ARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	278 × 216 × 116 mm	370 × 290 × 156 mm
Weight
Weight	2,900 g	9,200 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	—
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP6X	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	0–85%RH	0–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 139 W	Max 400 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, CCC	CE, FCC, ETL, CCC, PSE
Warranty
Warranty	—	3 yr
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	IR	—

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