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La Vague LV-HD500 vs ULTIMEA Apollo P40

What LV-HD500 does better (2) and where Apollo P40 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

La Vague LV-HD500
La Vague · 2022LV-HD500
2 advantages≈ US$300
vs
ULTIMEA Apollo P40
ULTIMEA · 2022Apollo P40
4.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$200
Higher score
2.5Setup & placement7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

LV-HD500Apollo P40
310 × 110240265 × 105265
LV-HD500Apollo P40Difference
Height110 mm105 mm+5 mm
Width310 mm265 mm+45 mm
Depth240 mm265 mm−25 mm
Weight2.6 kg2.5 kg+0.1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is LV-HD500 better than Apollo P40?

  1. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  2. Largest image size200″ vs 150″+33%

Why is Apollo P40 better than LV-HD500?

  1. Light source life30,000 h vs 100,000 h3.3×
  2. AutofocusNo · LV-HD500: Yes
  3. Automatic keystone correctionNo · LV-HD500: Yes
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,000:1 vs 1,500:1+50%
  5. Weight2.6 kg vs 2.47 kg+5%
Specifications

Side by side

ULTIMEA Apollo P40ULTIMEA Apollo P40≈ US$2004.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K input only (downscaled)
Display technology—LCD (single panel)
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—700 lm
Claimed brightness (LED / light-source lumens)3,400 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,000:11,500:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.4:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—3.1 m
Smallest image size40″150″
Largest image size200″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life30,000 h100,000 h
Design & noise
Weight2.6 kg2.47 kg
Width310 mm265 mm
Height110 mm105 mm
Depth240 mm265 mm
ColoursSilverGrey, Black
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