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LG ProBeam BF50RG vs Optoma UHZ36STe

What ProBeam BF50RG does better (3) and where UHZ36STe wins (1) — every spec side by side.

LG ProBeam BF50RG
LG · 2025ProBeam BF50RG
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,800
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Optoma UHZ36STe
Optoma · 2026UHZ36STe
1 advantage≈ US$1,600
9.5Picture8.9

Why is ProBeam BF50RG better than UHZ36STe?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 4,000 h5×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+25%
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Why is UHZ36STe better than ProBeam BF50RG?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Specifications

Side by side

LG ProBeam BF50RGLG ProBeam BF50RG≈ US$1,8008.4
Optoma UHZ36STeOptoma UHZ36STe≈ US$1,600
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11.1:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.08:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m2.44 m
Smallest image size40″—
Largest image size300″—
Optical zoom1.6×—
Lens shiftVertical and horizontal—
AutofocusNo—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformwebOS (LG)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs2—
USB portYes—
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
VGA inputYes—
Audio outputYes—
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W—
Light source life20,000 h4,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB—
Weight9.7 kg—
Width370 mm—
Height156 mm—
Depth290 mm—
ColoursWhiteBlack
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