LG CineBeam GRU510N vs NEC NP-PE506WL
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 LG CineBeam GRU510NMSRP $3,999.99 |  NEC NP-PE506WLMSRP $2,483 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.64 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | — | 1280 × 800 |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.09:1Derived | 1.2–2.1:1 |
| Projection distance table | 40″: 1.12–1.82 m · 60″: 1.71–2.76 m · 80″: 2.29–3.7 m · 100″: 2.88–4.63 m · 120″: 3.46–5.55 m · 140″: 4.04–6.49 m · 160″: 4.62–7.42 m · 180″: 5.21–8.36 m · 200″: 5.79–9.3 m · 220″: 6.38–10.23 m · 240″: 6.96–11.15 m · 260″: 7.54–12.1 m · 280″: 8.13–13.03 m · 300″: 8.71–13.97 m | 30″: 0.78–1.32 m · 40″: 1.05–1.77 m · 60″: 1.6–2.68 m · 80″: 2.14–3.59 m · 90″: 2.42–4.04 m · 100″: 2.69–4.49 m · 120″: 3.24–5.4 m · 150″: 4.06–6.76 m · 180″: 4.87–8.12 m · 200″: 5.42–9.02 m · 250″: 6.51–10.83 m · 270″: 7.33–12.19 m · 300″: 8.15–13.55 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6× | 1.66× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | 0–55% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±20% | ±26% |
| Motorized lens shift | No | No |
| Focal length | — | 17.42–28.99 mm |
| F-number | — | 1.7–2.21 |
| Image size range | 40–300 in | 30–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | — | -30–30° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | Warp | Warp |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | Blue laser module, 448 nm - 462 nm, approx. 95 W light output; laser diode plus phosphor wheel | Laser module, 449-461 nm, with phosphor wheel |
| Light source life | Up to: 20,000 h | Eco off: 20,000 h · Eco2: 30,000 h |
| Life definition | — | 50% brightness |
| Light-source dimming | — | Continuous |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 5,200 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 5,000 lm | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 16 W |
| Speaker count | 2 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Stereo | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | — |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 4096 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI, HDCP 2.2 | HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4b; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4b |
| Audio input terminals | — | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 24–85 Hz |
| HDBaseT | Yes | — |
| VGA input | — | Yes |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | — | Crestron |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Casting | Miracast, DLNA | — |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | — | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Eco: 26 dB(A) · Normal: 27 dB(A) · High brightness: 29 dB(A) | Eco off: 37 dB(A) · Eco: 27 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | — | 3,000 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360° |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 380 W | 330 W |
| Power consumption by mode | — | Full normal: 330 W · Eco1: 212 W · Eco2: 187 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.2 W |
| Networked standby power | — | 0.7 W |
| Power supply | Internal | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 370 mm | 405 mm |
| Depth | 326 mm | 358 mm |
| Height | 156 mm | 137 mm |
| Weight | 9.7 kg | 7.85 kg |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | Class 1 (IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3) |
| FDA variance | — | Laser Notice No. 57, dated May 8, 2019 |
| Safety & market certifications | — | FCC, UKCA |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr | 🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr |
| User manual | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11330.pdf | https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Warranty card | Remote control, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, User manual cd, Quick setup guide |
| Remote type | IR | IR |