LG CineBeam GRU510N vs Sony VPL-PHZ50
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 LG CineBeam GRU510NMSRP $3,999.99 |  Sony VPL-PHZ50MSRP $2,499 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Technology brand | — | 3LCD |
| Number of imaging devices | — | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.64 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | — | 1920 × 1200 |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | — |
| Optical system description | — | Three LCD panels (R, G, B) lit by a blue laser diode split by a dichroic mirror, with a yellow phosphor for the red and green; panels use an optical compensator |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | — | Zone |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.09:1Derived | 1.23–1.97:1 |
| 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 | 80″: 2.12–3.39 m · 100″: 2.65–4.24 m · 120″: 3.18–5.09 m · 150″: 3.98–6.36 m · 200″: 5.3–8.48 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6× | 1.6× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | -35–55% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±20% | ±15% |
| Motorized lens shift | No | No |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 40–300 in | 40–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | — | -30–30° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | 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 diode (Sony Z-Phosphor) |
| Light source life | Up to: 20,000 h | Recommended: 20,000 h |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 5,000 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 5,000 lm | — |
| Colour light output (CLO) | — | 5,000 lm (colour) |
| Brightness by mode | — | Standard: 5,000 lm · Middle: 4,000 lm |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic light control | — | Laser dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| 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 | — |
| Audio input terminals | — | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 15–92 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 24–92 Hz |
| HDBaseT | Yes | Yes |
| VGA input | — | Yes |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | — | Crestron |
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Casting | Miracast, DLNA | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Eco: 26 dB(A) · Normal: 27 dB(A) · High brightness: 29 dB(A) | Standard: 35 dB(A) · Middle: 32 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling | Portrait |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 380 W | 440 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby power | — | 1 W |
| Power supply | Internal | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 370 mm | 422 mm |
| Depth | 326 mm | 338 mm |
| Height | 156 mm | 129 mm |
| Weight | 9.7 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Air filter | — | Replaceable |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | — |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr | 🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 12,000 h |
| Light-source warranty | — | 5 years or 12,000 hours (Australia) |
| User manual | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11330.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz50/v1/en/print.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Warranty card | Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | IR | — |