LG CineBeam HU915QE vs Optoma GT3500HDR
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 LG CineBeam HU915QEMSRP $5,999.99 |  Optoma GT3500HDRMSRP $1,799 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | — | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.66 in | — |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | — | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel shift | Other | — |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.19:1 | 0.25:1 |
| Projection distance table | — | 85″: 0.53 m · 90″: 0.56 m · 100″: 0.61 m · 110″: 0.67 m · 120″: 0.73 m |
| Zoom type | None | Digital |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | 0% |
| Fixed offset | 120% | 120% |
| Focal length | — | 3.7 mm |
| F-number | — | 2.44 |
| Image size range | 90–120 in | 80–130 in |
| Vertical keystone | — | -5–5° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | -5–5° |
| Corner / warp correction | Warp | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | 3 Ch Laser (LG US); laser diode + phosphor wheel (LG Canada); the manual lists blue (448-462 nm, approx. 95 W x 2) and red (636-642 nm, approx. 2.5 W x 12) laser modules | DuraCore Laser |
| Light source life | Up to: 20,000 h | Rated: 30,000 h |
| Life definition | Unspecified | — |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | Manual steps |
| Brightness | ||
| ANSI lumens | 3,700 lm | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 3,800 |
| Claimed brightness unit | — | Unspecified |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | 85% | 75% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 2,000,000:1 | 500,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 30 bitDerived |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | — | 6-axis |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | Dynamic | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| Max refresh rate | — | 1920×1080: 120 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | — | 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.6 ms · 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 17 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 17 ms |
| Auto low-latency mode | Yes | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 40 W | 15 W |
| Speaker count | — | 1 |
| Audio channels | Other | Mono |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Audio outputs | Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI ARC | — | No |
| 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 1: HDMI 2.0; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0 |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 15–140 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 24–120 Hz |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | — | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| PJLink class | — | Class 1 |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Control4, Crestron, Savant, Urc | Crestron |
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | webOS | None |
| Netflix | Native | — |
| Casting | AirPlay 2 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | — | Yes |
| 3D sync method | — | DLP-Link |
| 3D formats | — | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Setup automation | ||
| Screen fit / alignment | Yes | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Eco: 26 dB(A) · Medium: 28 dB(A) · Bright: 30 dB(A) | Min: 27 dB(A) · Max: 34 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | 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 | — |
| Power consumption (max) | 350 W | 173 W |
| Power consumption by mode | — | Bright: 173 W · Eco: 119 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | Internal | External brick |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 680 mm | 327 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 328 mm |
| Height | 139 mm | 110 mm |
| Weight | 13.1 kg | 3.9 kg |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X |
| Colours / finishes | — | White |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Laser product class | Class 1 laser product (IEC 60825-1), built-in class 4 laser module | Class 1 (Risk Group 2) |
| Safety & market certifications | CE, FCC, ETL, KC, PSE | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr |
| User manual | https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile?fileId=8VYrJySafjOFUDLh2TfPA | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/2b071968-2260-4f13-b1f5-cd54bcb1686f.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | — | Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | Backlit | IR |