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LG HU915QE vs Optoma AZW430UST

What HU915QE does better (3) and where AZW430UST wins (2) — every spec side by side.

LG HU915QE
LG · 2022HU915QE
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,000
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Optoma AZW430UST
Optoma · 2024AZW430UST
2 advantages≈ US$1,950
Dimensions

Size comparison

HU915QEAZW430UST
680 × 347128327 × 110328
HU915QEAZW430USTDifference
Height347 mm110 mm+237 mm
Width680 mm327 mm+353 mm
Depth128 mm328 mm−200 mm
Weight12.2 kg4 kg+8.2 kg

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

Why is HU915QE better than AZW430UST?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · AZW430UST: No
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,700 lm vs 3,200 lm+16%
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 13×

Why is AZW430UST better than HU915QE?

  1. Weight12.2 kg vs 4 kg3×
  2. Fan noise30 dB vs 27 dB+11%
Specifications

Side by side

LG HU915QELG HU915QE≈ US$2,0007.2
Optoma AZW430USTOptoma AZW430UST≈ US$1,950
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)—
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)—
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,700 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1—
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.19:10.14:1
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.42 m0.31 m
Smallest image size90″—
Largest image size120″—
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)40 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformwebOS (LG)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiNo—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Voice assistantLG ThinQ—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs31
HDMI version2.1—
USB portYes—
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputNo—
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption350 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB27 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB—
Weight12.2 kg4 kg
Width680 mm327 mm
Height347 mm110 mm
Depth128 mm328 mm
ColoursBeige—
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