LG CineBeam HU70LA vs Sony VPL-VW295ES
 LG CineBeam HU70LAMSRP $1,799 |  MSRP $4,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Throw ratio | 1.2–1.5:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 43 msDerived | 27 msDerived |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10, + HLG |
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Fan noise | Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) | Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,799 | MSRP $4,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7–3.3 m | 3.1–6.4 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,500 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.74 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Colour wheel segments | 0 | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 150,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | None |
| Manual iris | — | No |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | DCI-P3 77% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10, + HLG |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic | — |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | Dynamic Tone Mapping | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | 21 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | No | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Emitter | 4-channel LED | — |
| Lamp power | — | 225 W |
| Replacement lamp | — | LMP-H220 |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | Up to 6,000 h eco |
| Light output control | Steps | Steps |
| Warm-up time | 12 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 2 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2–1.5:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Image size | 60–140 in | 60–300 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.25×Derived | 2.05×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 21.7–44.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 3–4 |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | None | -80–85% |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | ±31% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Lens elements | — | 14 |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Frame interpolation at 4K | Yes | Yes |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz | 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 120 HzDerived | — |
| Max refresh at 4K | 60 HzDerived | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 4K UHD: 60 Hz 43 ms | About 4K UHD: 60 Hz 27 ms |
| Lowest input lag | 43 msDerived | 27 msDerived |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 43 msDerived | 27 msDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | — |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | — | RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger |
| Horizontal scan | 26.97–135 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23.97–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Smart platform | webOS | — |
| OS version | 4.5 | — |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Casting | Miracast, DLNA | — |
| Smart home | Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 6 W | — |
| Speakers | 2 | — |
| Layout | Stereo | — |
| Audio formats | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth | — |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | — |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 314 × 210 × 95 mm | 496 × 464 × 205 mm |
| Weight | 3,200 g | 14,000 g |
| Colours | Black, White | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling | — |
| Ceiling mount | — | M5, 5.3–7.6 mm screws, 1.4 N·m |
| Exhaust | — | Front |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | 35–85%RH |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 210 W | Max 390 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | — | 1 W |
| Power supply | External adapter | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) | Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | CE | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr (light source 1 yr) | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11022.pdf | — |
| Firmware | 04.00.14 (Jun 2023) | — |
| Spare parts | — | Lamp LMP-H220 · Mount PSS-H10 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + User manual |
| Remote | Backlit | Backlit |