LG CineBeam HU810PW vs Optoma UHZ50

LG CineBeam HU810PW is in stock. Optoma UHZ50 is $155.06 cheaper, better for gaming and lighter.

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Key differences
White light output
White light output	2,700 lm ANSI	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.3–2.08:1	1.21–1.59:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	4.4 msDerived
Light source
Light source	—	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 28 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Max 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,999.99	$2,799
Best price
Best price	$2,954.06	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9–4.6 m	2.7–3.5 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	2,700 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	3,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	80%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,000,000:1	2,500,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Iris + light-source dimming	Light-source dimming
Manual iris
Manual iris	Yes	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	DCI-P3 97%	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, BT.1886	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	Adjustable
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	HDR pro	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	22	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	Filmmaker Mode	ISF
3D
3D	No	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	—	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue + red laser	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h	30,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	10 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.3–2.08:1	1.21–1.59:1
Image size
Image size	40–300 in	34–302 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	105%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.6×Derived	1.31×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	12.81–16.74 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.94–2.23
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±60%	0–10%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±24%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	No	Yes
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz	1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.2, 24 Gbps) · 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)	HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2, game port) · 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	None	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	26.97–135 kHz	15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23.97–120 Hz	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	webOS	Android (uncertified)
OS version
OS version	5	—
Storage
Storage	—	16 GB
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast, DLNA	—
Smart home
Smart home	—	Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	20 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	Stereo	Stereo
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Atmos	DTS
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	337 × 410 × 145 mm	337 × 265 × 119 mm
Weight
Weight	11,000 g	4,800 g
Colours
Colours	—	White
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M6, 10 mm screws	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	0–80%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	High-altitude mode	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 300 W	Max 230 W · Normal 240 W · Eco 185 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	Built in	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 28 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Max 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
Marks
Marks	—	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 1 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFile?fileId=xDLIfDICGKFwDiUifQ0Hg	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/c60e8ce7-6032-45ec-a343-21f52fef801c.pdf
Firmware
Firmware	03.00.38	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Wi-Fi dongle
Remote
Remote	Voice	Backlit

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