LG CineBeam PF50KA vs ViewSonic M2W
 LG CineBeam PF50KA$699.99 |  MSRP $699 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | — | 700 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | — | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Throw ratio | 1.4:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Fan noise | Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 24 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A) | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Price | $699.99 | MSRP $699 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.1 m | 2.6 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | — | 700 lmDerived |
| White light output | — | 700 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 600 lm | 1,700 lm (LED lumens) |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.45 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived |
| Native resolution | — | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Pixel shift | Yes (scheme not stated) | — |
| Addressable resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | 30,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | — | Rec. 709 125% |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | 10 bit |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, Custom |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | — | 2 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | RGB LED | RGB LED |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Warm-up time | 10 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.4:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 25–100 in | 24–150 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | None | None |
| Focal length | — | 11.96 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.7 |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Autofocus runs | — | When moved |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | — | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 60 Hz | 1080p: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 60 HzDerived | 60 HzDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | 26.97–67.5 kHz | 30–97 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–85 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | — | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart platform | webOS | — |
| OS version | 3.5 | — |
| Storage | — | 16 GB |
| Netflix | Built in | Via dongle |
| Casting | Miracast, DLNA | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 2 W | 6 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Layout | Stereo | — |
| Tuned by | — | Harman Kardon |
| Audio formats | DTS | — |
| Audio outputs | + HDMI ARC, Bluetooth | + 3.5 mm, Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 170 × 170 × 49 mm | 225 × 225 × 57 mm |
| Weight | 910 g | 1,350 g |
| Colours | White | — |
| Orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Built-in stand | — | Foot |
| Ceiling mount | — | M4, screws ≤ 8 mm |
| Tripod socket | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | 0–90%RH |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 65 W | 71 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | External adapter | External adapter |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| DC input | — | 19 V |
| USB-C PD in | 40 W | Over 45 W |
| Battery runtime | 150 min | — |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 24 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A) | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Marks | FCC, + ETL | + CE, FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFile?fileId=706s0RnzvHHxeWbPCbxgw | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/M2W/M2W_UG_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | — | Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, Carry case |
| Remote | IR | IR |