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LG ProBeam BU53RG vs Optoma ZH520

LG ProBeam BU53RG is in stock. Optoma ZH520 is $1,232.20 cheaper and lighter.

LG ProBeam BU53RG$3,931.20 · Amazon
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Optoma ZH520MSRP $2,699
Key differences
White light output
5,000 lm ANSI—
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
0.94–1.14:11.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag
—8.6 msDerived
Fan noise
Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,799$2,699
Best price
$3,931.20—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.1–2.5 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
5,000 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—5,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
—75%
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
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
Tone mapping
Dynamic—
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
Up to 20,000 hUp to 30,000 h max
Light output control
—Steps
Cool-down time
—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.94–1.14:11.13–1.47:1
Image size
40–300 in30.72–320 in
Projection offset
—116%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.21×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length
—16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—2.43–2.78
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
±50%None
Horizontal lens shift
±20%—
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
—30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
No—
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
—15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
webOS—
OS version
6—
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W15 W
Speakers
21
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
370 × 290 × 156 mm274 × 216 × 109 mm
Weight
9,700 g3,402 g
Colours
Black, White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
0–80%RH—
Altitude
High-altitude mode2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 400 WMax 205 W · Eco 128 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
Built inExternal adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
—19.5 V
Fan noise
Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
—https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/7a6b0cdc-b771-4275-9e68-3d359a5c9b54.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manualPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
LG ProBeam BU53RG$3,931.20 · Amazon
Buy
Optoma ZH520MSRP $2,699