LG ProBeam BU60RG vs Optoma ZW521
 LG ProBeam BU60RGMSRP $3,999 |  Optoma ZW521 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 6,000 lm ANSI | 6,000 lm ISO |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.08:1 | 1.18–1.54:1 |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Fan noise | Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $3,999 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.9–4.6 m | 2.5–3.3 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 6,000 lmDerived | 6,000 lmDerived |
| White light output | 6,000 lm ANSI | 6,000 lm ISO |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 75% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | — |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 300,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | — | 10 bitDerived |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | — | Blue laser + phosphor |
| Light-source life | Up to 20,000 h | 30,000 h eco |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.08:1 | 1.18–1.54:1 |
| Image size | 40–300 in | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | — | 112% |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | 1.31×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 16.9–21.6 mm |
| Focus | Manual | — |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±20% | — |
| Motorised lens shift | No | — |
| Vertical keystone | — | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 30° |
| Auto keystone | No | — |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Grid warp | Yes | — |
| Interchangeable lens | No | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | 2 × HDMI 1.4 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | — | VGA |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | — |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232, + 12 V trigger |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–102 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart platform | webOS | — |
| OS version | 6 | — |
| Storage | 8 GB | — |
| Casting | Miracast | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 15 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 1 |
| 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 | 274 × 216 × 114 mmDerived |
| Weight | 9,700 g | 2,900 g |
| Colours | White, Grey | — |
| Orientations | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear | + Portrait, + 360° |
| Ceiling mount | M4 | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | — |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | 3,048 m |
| Power draw | Max 460 W | Max 210 W · Eco 150 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 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 29 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
| User manual | — | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/v7yJFGdU4BR7x2iwjoSdhOZu6xxkQ55F64vBbmwO.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide |