LG ProBeam BU50RG
| Brand | LG · ProBeam |
| Type | Business |
| Released | February 2024 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 5,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.08:1 |
A single-chip DLP laser projector for business and signage use, rated at 5,000 ANSI lumens with 4K UHD output from XPR pixel shifting. It has a manual 1.6x zoom with lens shift, two HDMI 2.0 inputs, RS-232C and RJ45 control, and webOS 6.0 signage software.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 5,000 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | Up to 20,000 h |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.08:1100″ · 2.88–4.60 m | |
| Image size | 40–300 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±20% | |
| Auto keystone | No | |
| Grid warp | Yes |
Motion & gaming
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| USB media playback | Yes | |
| Control ports | RS-232 |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Smart platform | webOS | |
| OS version | 6 | |
| Storage | 8 GB | |
| Casting | Miracast |
Audio
| Speaker power | 10 W | |
| Speakers | 2 | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, HDMI ARC | |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 370 × 290 × 156 mm | |
| Weight | 9,700 g | |
| Colours | Black, White | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 400 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Power supply | Built in | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 | |
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the ProBeam BU50RG needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.3–2.08:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 195174068007 |
| MPN | BU50RG | ||
| MPN | BU50RG.AUS |
Sources
- LG BU50RG product page (US)
- LG ProBeam BU50RG laser projector spec sheet (copy hosted by ProjectorCentral)
- LG owner's manual, English (covers BU50RG, BU60RG, DBU510RG, BU53RG)
- LG ProBeam BU50RG specifications (ProjectorCentral)
- LG BU50RG product page (global)
- LG BU50RG support page (US): manuals, warranty
Also known as
| BU50RG-GL | Worldwide | Regional model |