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LG CineBeam AU810P Forza vs Optoma 4K550ST

What CineBeam AU810P Forza does better (5) and where 4K550ST wins (3) — every spec side by side.

LG CineBeam AU810P Forza
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ US$3,500
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Optoma 4K550ST
Optoma · 20184K550ST
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$5,200
6.8Picture9.0
5.0Noise, lifetime & portability2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

CineBeam AU810P Forza4K550ST
377 × 410145392 × 129281
CineBeam AU810P Forza4K550STDifference
Height410 mm129 mm+281 mm
Width377 mm392 mm−15 mm
Depth145 mm281 mm−136 mm
Weight11 kg5.9 kg+5.1 kg

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

Why is CineBeam AU810P Forza better than 4K550ST?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 3,000 h6.7×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1200×
  3. Fan noise30 dB vs 32 dB+7%
  4. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  5. Power consumption300 W vs 335 W+12%

Why is 4K550ST better than CineBeam AU810P Forza?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm vs 4,500 lm+67%
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  3. Weight11 kg vs 5.9 kg+86%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma 4K550STOptoma 4K550ST≈ US$5,2005.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm4,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:10.78:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m1.73 m
Smallest image size40″29″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.6×—
Lens shiftNoneVertical
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformwebOS (LG)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2.1—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption300 W335 W
Light source life20,000 h3,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h4,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB32 dB
Weight11 kg5.9 kg
Width377 mm392 mm
Height410 mm129 mm
Depth145 mm281 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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