LG CineBeam HU810PW vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES
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 LG CineBeam HU810PWMSRP $2,999.99 | Sony VPL-XW6100ES MSRP $18,999 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Technology brand | DLP | SXRD |
| Number of imaging devices | — | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.61 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9Derived |
| Native resolution | — | 3840 × 2160 |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | — |
| Optical system description | — | Wide Dynamic Range Optics with an Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) lens: 70 mm aspherical front lens and a floating focus system using two moving lens groups and extra-low dispersion glass |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | — | Zone |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.08:1 | 1.34–2.87:1 |
| Throw reference point | — | Lens |
| Projection distance table | 40″: 1.13–1.84 m · 60″: 1.71–2.78 m · 80″: 2.3–3.72 m · 100″: 2.88–4.65 m · 120″: 3.46–5.54 m · 140″: 4.04–6.52 m · 160″: 4.63–7.46 m · 180″: 5.21–8.39 m · 200″: 5.79–9.33 m · 220″: 6.37–10.26 m · 240″: 6.95–11.2 m · 260″: 7.54–12.13 m · 280″: 8.12–13.07 m · 300″: 8.7–14 m | 60″: 1.78–3.75 m · 80″: 2.38–5.02 m · 100″: 2.99–6.28 m · 120″: 3.6–7.55 m · 150″: 4.51–9.45 m · 170″: 5.12–10.72 m · 200″: 6.03–12.62 m · 250″: 7.54–15.78 m · 300″: 9.06–18.95 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6× | 2.1× |
| Focus | Manual | Motorized |
| Vertical lens shift | ±60% | ±85% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±24% | ±36% |
| Motorized lens shift | No | Yes |
| F-number | — | 2.5–3.24 |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 40–300 in | 60–300 in |
| Lens memory | — | 5 |
| Corner / warp correction | — | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor)Derived | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | Dual laser: blue (448-462 nm, approx. 67 W) and red (636-642 nm, approx. 2.5 W x 9) | Laser diode |
| Light source life | Rated: 20,000 h | Unspecified: 20,000 h |
| Life definition | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| Light-source dimming | Dynamic frame | Dynamic frame |
| Brightness | ||
| ANSI lumens | 2,700 lm | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 2,700 |
| Claimed brightness unit | — | Unspecified |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 2,000,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic light control | Iris + laser dimming | Laser dimming |
| Manual iris / aperture | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| DCI-P3 gamut | 97% | 95% |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, BT.1886 | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | 22 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Tone-mapping brand name | HDR pro | XR Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Interpolation at 4K | — | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz · 4096×2160: 60 Hz | 1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 120 Hz · 4096×2160: 120 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | — | 3840×2160 @ 120 Hz: 21 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms |
| Auto low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | — |
| Speaker count | 2 | 0 |
| Audio channels | Stereo | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Audio outputs | Optical, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth | — |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | — |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | — |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 4096 × 2160 | 4096 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 2.1: HDMI 2.1, 24 Gbps, HDCP 2.2, eARC (ALLM); HDMI 2.0 (1): HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2.0 (2): HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 (ALLM); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 (ALLM) |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 26.97–135 kHz | 26.97–270 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 23.97–120 Hz | 23.98–120 Hz |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | — | Yes |
| LAN control | — | Yes |
| Wired IR input | — | Yes |
| 12 V trigger | No | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | — | Control4, Crestron, Savant |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | webOS | — |
| OS version | 5.0 | — |
| Casting | AirPlay 2, Miracast, DLNA | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | No | No |
| Setup automation | ||
| Autofocus | None | — |
| Auto keystone | No | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Economic: 26 dB(A) · Normal: 27 dB(A) · High brightness: 28 dB(A) | Rated: 26 dB(A) |
| Noise measurement standard | — | Unspecified |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | — | Table, Ceiling |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 300 W | 380 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby power | — | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | Internal | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 337 mm | 460 mm |
| Depth | 410 mm | 517 mm |
| Height | 145 mm | 210 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg | 14 kg |
| Exhaust / intake direction | — | Rear |
| Colours / finishes | — | Black, White |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M6 · Screw length mm: 10 · Torque kgf cm: 5–8 | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | — |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | — |
| Safety & market certifications | — | IMAX Enhanced |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 1 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
| Latest firmware | 03.00.38 | — |
| User manual | https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFile?fileId=xDLIfDICGKFwDiUifQ0Hg | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw8100/v1/en/index.html |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, User manual, Edge guards | Remote, Batteries, Lens cap, Power cord, Setup guide |
| Remote type | Voice | — |