LG CineBeam PF50KA vs Optoma ML1080UST
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 LG CineBeam PF50KAMSRP $699 |  Optoma ML1080USTMSRP $1,199 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | — | DLP |
| Chip / panel model | — | Texas Instruments 0.23" 1080p DMD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.23 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | — | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel shift | Other | — |
| Addressable resolution | 1920 × 1080 | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.4:1 | 0.18:1 |
| Projection distance table | 25″: 0.79 m · 30″: 0.95 m · 40″: 1.27 m · 50″: 1.58 m · 60″: 1.9 m · 70″: 2.22 m · 80″: 2.53 m · 90″: 2.85 m · 100″: 3.18 m | 100″: 0.25 m |
| Zoom type | None | Digital |
| Focus | Manual | Auto |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | 0% |
| Fixed offset | 100% | 135% |
| Focal length | — | 0.91 mm |
| F-number | — | 2.1 |
| Image size range | 25–100 in | 60–100 in |
| Vertical keystone | — | -5–5° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | -10–10° |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | LED | RGB triple laser |
| Light source detail | RGB LED | — |
| Light source life | Rated: 30,000 h | Eco: 20,000 h |
| Warm-up time | 10 s | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 650 lm |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 600 | 1,200 |
| Claimed brightness unit | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| Brightness by mode | — | Bright: 600 lm · Standard: 500 lm · Eco: 400 lm |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | — | 90% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | 2,500,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| BT.2020 gamut | — | 110% |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 8 bit | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 60 Hz | — |
| Input lag (rated) | — | 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 27 ms |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 2 W | 20 W |
| Speaker count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio channels | Stereo | Stereo |
| Audio partner | — | Dolby Audio |
| DTS | Yes | — |
| Audio outputs | — | Bluetooth |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1080 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | — | HDMI: HDMI 2.0 |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 26.97–67.5 kHz | 15–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 24–60 Hz |
| USB-C video (DP Alt Mode) | Yes | No |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | Bluetooth in and out (version not stated) |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | webOS | Google TV |
| OS version | 3.5 | — |
| Netflix | Native | Native |
| Casting | Miracast, DLNA | Chromecast built-in |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | — | No |
| Setup automation | ||
| Autofocus | — | When moved |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Eco: 23 dB(A) · Normal: 24 dB(A) · High brightness: 30 dB(A) | Eco: 30 dB(A) · Bright: 35 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | 10–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | — | 762 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | — |
| Operating orientations | — | Table, Rear, Ceiling |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 65 W | — |
| Power consumption by mode | — | Eco: 60 W · Bright: 85 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | External brick | USB-C |
| Battery capacity | — | 164 Wh |
| Battery runtime | 150 min | 90 min |
| USB-C PD input | 40 W | 100 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 170 mm | 252 mm |
| Depth | 170 mm | 157 mm |
| Height | 49 mm | 65 mm |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Colours / finishes | White | — |
| Tripod socket | Yes | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | — |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, ETL | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr |
| User manual | https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFile?fileId=706s0RnzvHHxeWbPCbxgw | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/0baJeD53jzBvx11dE1IJr8YYc8pUhzikUShMOgjZ.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | — | Power adapter, Power cable, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | IR | IR |