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LG CineBeam Q Mini PU600U vs Optoma ML1050STi

What CineBeam Q Mini PU600U does better (6) and where ML1050STi wins (2) — every spec side by side.

LG CineBeam Q Mini PU600U
8.0Score
6 advantages≈ US$840
vs
Optoma ML1050STi
Optoma · 2024ML1050STi
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$830
Higher score
9.5Picture6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

CineBeam Q Mini PU600UML1050STi
80 × 135135112 × 57123
CineBeam Q Mini PU600UML1050STiDifference
Height135 mm57 mm+78 mm
Width80 mm112 mm−32 mm
Depth135 mm123 mm+12 mm
Weight1.5 kg0.4 kg+1.1 kg

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

Why is CineBeam Q Mini PU600U better than ML1050STi?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)4 W vs 2 W2×
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)600 lm vs 535 lm+12%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)450,000:1 vs 20,000:122.5×
  5. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
  6. Largest image size120″ vs 100″+20%

Why is ML1050STi better than CineBeam Q Mini PU600U?

  1. Weight1.49 kg vs 0.4 kg3.7×
  2. Audio outputNo · CineBeam Q Mini PU600U: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma ML1050STiOptoma ML1050STi≈ US$8308.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)600 lm535 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)450,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playback—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:10.8:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m1.77 m
Smallest image size50″50″
Largest image size120″100″
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)4 W2 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformwebOS (LG)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Voice assistantLG ThinQ—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—67 W
Design & noise
Fan noise—29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—22 dB
Weight1.49 kg0.4 kg
Width80 mm112 mm
Height135 mm57 mm
Depth135 mm123 mm
ColoursGreyWhite
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