LG CineBeam HU70LA vs Sony VPL-HW45ES
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 LG CineBeam HU70LAMSRP $1,799 | Sony VPL-HW45ES MSRP $1,999 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Technology brand | DLP | SXRD |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.61 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel shift | — | None |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | — |
| Colour wheel segments | none | — |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | — | Zone |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2–1.5:1 | 1.36–2.16:1 |
| Throw reference point | — | Lens |
| Projection distance table | 60″: 1.6–2 m · 80″: 2.14–2.68 m · 100″: 2.68–3.36 m · 120″: 3.23–4.04 m · 140″: 3.76–4.72 m | 80″: 2.4–3.83 m · 100″: 3–4.79 m · 120″: 3.61–5.76 m · 150″: 4.52–7.2 m · 200″: 6.04–9.61 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.25× | 1.6× |
| Focus | Motorized | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | ±71% |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | ±25% |
| Motorized lens shift | — | No |
| Fixed offset | 100% | — |
| Focal length | — | 18.7–29.7 mm |
| F-number | — | 2.52–3.02 |
| Image size range | 60–140 in | 40–300 in |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | LED | Lamp |
| Light source detail | 4-channel (RGBB) LED | Ultra high pressure lamp, 215 W type (replacement LMP-H210) |
| Lamp wattage | — | 215 W |
| Light source life | Rated: 30,000 h | Low: 6,000 h |
| Life definition | Unspecified | — |
| Warm-up time | 12 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 2 s | — |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | Manual steps |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,500 | 1,800 |
| Claimed brightness unit | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | 85% | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 150,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic light control | — | None |
| Colour | ||
| DCI-P3 gamut | 77% | — |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | — |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4, Custom |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 10 bit | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | 21 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | — |
| Tone mapping type | Dynamic | — |
| Tone-mapping brand name | Dynamic Tone Mapping | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Interpolation at 4K | Yes | — |
| Black frame insertion | — | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 3840×2160: 60 Hz · 4096×2160: 60 Hz · 1920×1080: 120 Hz | 1920×1080: 60 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 43 ms | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 6 W | — |
| Speaker count | 2 | 0 |
| Audio channels | Stereo | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth | — |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | — |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | — |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 4096 × 2160 | 1920 × 1080 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 2.0, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2.0, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2 | HDMI 1: HDMI; HDMI 2: HDMI |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 26.97–135 kHz | 19–72 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 23.97–120 Hz | 48–92 Hz |
| USB-C video (DP Alt Mode) | Yes | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | — | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | No |
| Wired IR input | — | Yes |
| 12 V trigger | — | No |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | webOS | — |
| OS version | webOS 4.5 | — |
| Netflix | Native | — |
| Casting | Miracast, DLNA | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | No | Yes |
| 3D sync method | — | RF |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D |
| Glasses included | — | 0 |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Energy saving max eco: 25 dB(A) · Energy saving med: 28 dB(A) · Energy saving min bright: 30 dB(A) | Minimum: 22 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | 35–85%RH |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 210 W | 310 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Power supply | External brick | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 314 mm | 407 mm |
| Depth | 210 mm | 464 mm |
| Height | 95 mm | 179 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 9 kg |
| Exhaust / intake direction | — | Front |
| Colours / finishes | White, Black | Black, White |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Air filter | — | Washable |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | — |
| Safety & market certifications | CE | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
| Light-source warranty | Covered by the 1-year limited warranty | — |
| Latest firmware | 04.00.14 | — |
| Firmware history | {"version":"04.00.14","date":"2023-06-30"}, {"version":"04.00.06","date":"2020-03-04"} | — |
| User manual | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11022.pdf | https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/PDFs/VPL-HW45/B_UserManual1.PDF |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord | — |
| Remote type | Backlit | Backlit |
| 3D glasses in box | — | 0 |