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LG ProBeam BF50RG vs LG ProBeam BF60RG

What ProBeam BF50RG does better (3) and where ProBeam BF60RG wins (2) — every spec side by side.

LG ProBeam BF50RG
LG · 2025ProBeam BF50RG
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,800
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LG ProBeam BF60RG
LG · 2024ProBeam BF60RG
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$2,500
9.5Picture9.0
8.3Setup & placement3.7
5.8Smart features & sound4.3
4.8Noise, lifetime & portability3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProBeam BF50RGProBeam BF60RG
370 × 156290370 × 290156
ProBeam BF50RGProBeam BF60RGDifference
Height156 mm290 mm−134 mm
Width370 mm370 mm=
Depth290 mm156 mm+134 mm
Weight9.7 kg9.2 kg+0.5 kg

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

Why is ProBeam BF50RG better than ProBeam BF60RG?

  1. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs None
  2. Fan noise29 dB vs 33 dB+14%
  3. Power consumption380 W vs 440 W+16%

Why is ProBeam BF60RG better than ProBeam BF50RG?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm vs 6,000 lm+20%
  2. Weight9.7 kg vs 9.2 kg+5%
Specifications

Side by side

LG ProBeam BF50RGLG ProBeam BF50RG≈ US$1,8008.4
LG ProBeam BF60RGLG ProBeam BF60RG≈ US$2,5005.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
4K method—4K input only (downscaled)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm6,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11.3:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.08:12.08:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m2.88 m
Smallest image size40″40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.6×1.6×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformwebOS (LG)webOS (LG)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W440 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB29 dB
Weight9.7 kg9.2 kg
Width370 mm370 mm
Height156 mm290 mm
Depth290 mm156 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite, Grey
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