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LG ProBeam BF60RG vs Panasonic PT-VMZ51S

LG ProBeam BF60RG is brighter. Panasonic PT-VMZ51S is $616.65 cheaper, lighter and in stock.

LG ProBeam BF60RGMSRP $2,999
Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
6,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Throw ratio
1.3–2.08:11.09–1.77:1
Light source
Laser (phosphor)—
Fan noise
Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,999—
Best price
—$2,382.35
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.8–4.5 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
6,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
85%85%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.64 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Tone mapping
Dynamic—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)—
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—SOLID SHINE
Light-source life
Up to 20,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–2.08:11.09–1.77:1
Image size
40–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length
—15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.6–2.12
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
±50%0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%±20%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
—25°
Horizontal keystone
—35°
Auto keystone
No—
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
—VGA
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
—15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
webOS—
OS version
6—
Storage
8 GB—
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
21
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI ARC3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
ARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
370 × 290 × 156 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
9,200 g6,500 g
Colours
White, GreyWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4—
Dust filter
—Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
0–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
High-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 460 WMax 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Power supply
Built in—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manual
—https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
LG ProBeam BF60RGMSRP $2,999
Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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