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LG ProBeam BU50RG vs Optoma ZH507+

LG ProBeam BU50RG is $970 cheaper. Optoma ZH507+ is brighter and lighter.

LG ProBeam BU50RGMSRP $3,399
Optoma ZH507+MSRP $4,369
Key differences
White light outputANSI
5,000 lm ANSI5,500 lm ANSIPreliminary
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.3–2.08:11.4–2.24:1
Lowest input lag
—8.2 msDerived
Fan noise
Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,399$4,369
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.6 m3.1–5.0 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
5,000 lm ANSI5,500 lm ANSIPreliminary
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—5,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
—80%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.65 in
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1300,000:1
Tone mapping
Dynamic—
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
Up to 20,000 h30,000 h
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Cool-down time
—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–2.08:11.4–2.24:1
Image size
40–300 in20.2–320 in
Projection offset
—100%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
—20.91–32.62 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—2.5–3.26
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
±50%0–16%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%—
Vertical keystone
—30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
NoYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 16.2 ms · 120 Hz 8.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.8 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
—VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
DCI 4K—
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, Microphone
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, 12 V trigger
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
—15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
—50–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
webOS—
OS version
6—
Storage
8 GB—
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
22
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI ARC3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
ARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
370 × 290 × 156 mm337 × 265 × 123 mm
Weight
9,700 g4,500 g
Colours
Black, White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Ingress protection
—IP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
0–80%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
High-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 400 WMax 282 W · Eco 227 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
Built inBuilt in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr3 yr
User manual
—https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/80233fe8-c874-4eab-8164-2f93fa7e133d.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Wi-Fi dongle