LG CineBeam HU85LA vs Samsung The Premiere LPU7D
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 LG CineBeam HU85LAMSRP $4,999.99 |  Samsung The Premiere LPU7DMSRP $2,999.99 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | — |
| Number of imaging devices | — | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.66 in | — |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 2716 × 1528 | — |
| Pixel shift | XPR 2-way | — |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.19:1 | 0.25:1 |
| Throw reference point | Front | — |
| Projection distance table | 90″: 0.4 m · 95″: 0.42 m · 100″: 0.45 m · 105″: 0.47 m · 110″: 0.49 m · 115″: 0.51 m · 120″: 0.53 m | 90″: 0.21 m · 100″: 0.27 m |
| Zoom type | None | None |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | — |
| Fixed offset | 120% | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 90–120 in | 90–120 in |
| Corner / warp correction | Warp | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | 3Ch laser (B LD, R LD, B LD+S/P) | Single Laser |
| Light source life | High brightness: 20,000 h | Normal: 20,000 h |
| Warm-up time | 12 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 2 s | — |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 2,500 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 2,700 lm | — |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | 85% | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | — | 1,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 2,000,000:1 | 2,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| DCI-P3 gamut | 97% | — |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | — |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 10 bit |
| Filmmaker Mode | — | Yes |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10+, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | Dynamic | — |
| Tone-mapping brand name | Dynamic Tone Mapping | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| Interpolation at 4K | Yes | — |
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz | 3840×2160: 60 Hz |
| Auto low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 30 W |
| Speaker count | 2 | — |
| Audio channels | Stereo | Other |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS | Yes | — |
| Audio outputs | Optical, Bluetooth, HDMI ARC | Optical, HDMI eARC |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | — |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | — |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 4096 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 | — |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 26.97–135 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan frequency | 23.97–120 Hz | — |
| USB-C video (DP Alt Mode) | Yes | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| RS-232 | — | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Control4, Crestron, Savant | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | webOS | Tizen |
| OS version | webOS 4.5 | — |
| Netflix | Native | Native |
| Casting | Miracast, DLNA | AirPlay 2 |
| SoC | Quad Core | — |
| Update policy | — | Security updates for at least 5 years from launch; period ends 31 December 2029 (UK page) |
| Setup automation | ||
| Eye-protection sensor | — | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Eco: 26 dB(A) · Medium: 28 dB(A) · High brightness: 30 dB(A) | Rated: 32 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | — |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | — |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | — | 3,048 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 350 W | 320 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | Internal | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 680 mm | 532 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 355 mm |
| Height | 128 mm | 132 mm |
| Weight | 12.2 kg | 9.2 kg |
| Colours / finishes | White | White |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 8–8 | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | — |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | — |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, ETL | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr | — |
| Latest firmware | LG Cinebeam SW Ver.04.00.14 | — |
| User manual | https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile?fileId=RldfLu5sw5QyMECGkwA3SQ | https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260915133933303/BP81-01048C-230_EUG_PJTDVBEUF_WW_ENG_251230.0.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Manual, Edge guards | Power cord, User manual |
| Remote type | Backlit | — |