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LG HU915QE vs LG ProBeam BU53RG

What HU915QE does better (4) and where ProBeam BU53RG wins (7) — every spec side by side.

LG HU915QE
LG · 2022HU915QE
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,000
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LG ProBeam BU53RG
LG · 2023ProBeam BU53RG
7.1Score
7 advantages≈ US$3,100
8.9Picture9.6
7.9Setup & placement3.7
7.2Smart features & sound4.3
3.7Noise, lifetime & portability4.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

HU915QEProBeam BU53RG
680 × 347128370 × 290156
HU915QEProBeam BU53RGDifference
Height347 mm290 mm+57 mm
Width680 mm370 mm+310 mm
Depth128 mm156 mm−28 mm
Weight12.2 kg9.7 kg+2.5 kg

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

Why is HU915QE better than ProBeam BU53RG?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)40 W vs 10 W4×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · ProBeam BU53RG: No
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  4. Power consumption350 W vs 380 W+9%

Why is ProBeam BU53RG better than HU915QE?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,700 lm vs 5,000 lm+35%
  2. Largest image size120″ vs 300″2.5×
  3. Wi-FiNo · HU915QE: Yes
  4. Audio outputNo · HU915QE: Yes
  5. Fan noise30 dB vs 29 dB+3%
  6. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1+50%
  7. Weight12.2 kg vs 9.7 kg+26%
Specifications

Side by side

LG HU915QELG HU915QE≈ US$2,0007.2
LG ProBeam BU53RGLG ProBeam BU53RG≈ US$3,1007.1
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 sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,700 lm5,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.19:11.3:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—2.08:1
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.42 m2.88 m
Smallest image size90″40″
Largest image size120″300″
Optical zoom—1.6×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)40 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformwebOS (LG)webOS (LG)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Voice assistantLG ThinQ—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2.1—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption350 W380 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB26 dB
Weight12.2 kg9.7 kg
Width680 mm370 mm
Height347 mm290 mm
Depth128 mm156 mm
ColoursBeigeBlack, White
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