LG CineBeam PF50KA vs TCL A1s
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 LG CineBeam PF50KAMSRP $699 |  TCL A1sMSRP $399.99 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | Single-panel LCD |
| Number of imaging devices | — | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 4.45 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | — | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel shift | Other | — |
| Addressable resolution | 1920 × 1080 | — |
| Optical system description | — | LCD panel lit by an LED source in a sealed optical path; fixed lens with no optical zoom |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.4:1 | 1.25:1 |
| 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 | 45″: 1.26 m · 50″: 1.38 m · 60″: 1.65 m · 70″: 1.92 m · 80″: 2.19 m · 90″: 2.47 m · 100″: 2.74 m · 110″: 3.03 m · 120″: 3.3 m · 150″: 4.13 m |
| Zoom type | None | None |
| Focus | Manual | Auto |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | 0% |
| Fixed offset | 100% | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 25–100 in | 45–150 in |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | LED | LED |
| Light source detail | RGB LED | — |
| Light source life | Rated: 30,000 h | Rated: 30,000 h |
| Life definition | — | Unspecified |
| Warm-up time | 10 s | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 600 lm |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 600 | — |
| Claimed brightness unit | Unspecified | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | 1,500:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 8 bit | 8 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 60 Hz | 1920×1080: 60 Hz |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 2 W | 16 W |
| Speaker count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio channels | Stereo | — |
| DTS | Yes | — |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | — |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 1 |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 26.97–67.5 kHz | — |
| USB-C video (DP Alt Mode) | Yes | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | webOS | Google TV |
| OS version | 3.5 | Android 11 for TV |
| Netflix | Native | Native |
| Casting | Miracast, DLNA | Chromecast built-in |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 16 GB |
| SoC | — | MT9630 |
| Setup automation | ||
| Autofocus | — | When moved |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Screen fit / alignment | — | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Integrated stand / gimbal | — | Type: handle_stand · Tilt deg: 15 |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Eco: 23 dB(A) · Normal: 24 dB(A) · High brightness: 30 dB(A) | Rated: 30 dB(A) |
| Noise measurement standard | — | Unspecified |
| Noise measurement distance | — | 1 m |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | — |
| High-altitude mode | 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) | 65 W | — |
| Power consumption by mode | — | Rated: 120 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | — |
| Power supply | External brick | External brick |
| Battery runtime | 150 min | — |
| USB-C PD input | 40 W | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 170 mm | 128 mm |
| Depth | 170 mm | 191 mm |
| Height | 49 mm | 264 mm |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 2.57 kg |
| Colours / finishes | White | — |
| Tripod socket | Yes | Yes |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG1 |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, ETL | CE |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 2 yr |
| User manual | https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFile?fileId=706s0RnzvHHxeWbPCbxgw | https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/HXD401300317-Projector_A1S_QSG_EU-11L-v1.8-20250814.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | — | Projector, Carrying case, Power plug, Remote control |
| Remote type | IR | Bluetooth |