LG ProBeam BF50RG vs Panasonic PT-VMZ50

	LG ProBeam BF50RG MSRP $2,399	Panasonic PT-VMZ50 $2,253.77
Key differences
White light output	5,000 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Throw ratio	1.3–2.08:1	1.09–1.77:1
Fan noise	Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $2,399	$2,253.77
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.8–4.5 m	2.3–3.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	5,000 lmDerived	5,000 lmDerived
White light output	5,000 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity	85%	85%
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,300 lm
Eco brightness	—	66%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.64 in
On-screen resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 90% coverage
HDR
Tone mapping	Dynamic	—
3D
3D	—	No
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	Up to 20,000 h	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio	1.3–2.08:1	1.09–1.77:1
Image size	40–300 in	30–300 in
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.6×Derived	1.62×Derived
Focal length	—	15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.6–2.12
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift	±50%	0–44%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±20%
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone	—	25°
Horizontal keystone	—	35°
Auto keystone	No	Yes
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp	Yes	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max input refresh	—	WUXGA: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 2.0Derived	HDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputs	—	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	—	None
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform	webOS	—
OS version	6	—
Storage	8 GB	—
Casting	Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Speakers	2	1
Layout	—	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, + HDMI ARC	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	ARCDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	370 × 290 × 156 mm	399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight	9,200 g	7,200 g
Colours	+ Black, White	White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mount	M4	M4, 8 mm screws
Dust filter	—	Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	0–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude	High-altitude mode	2,700 m
Power draw	Max 400 W	Max 370 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 235 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.4 W
Power supply	Built in	—
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks	CE, FCC, ETL, CCC, PSE	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr	🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 2,500 h · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 10,000 h (light source 5 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual	—	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/vmz50_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Lens cap