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LG ProBeam BF50RG vs Optoma UHZ58LV

What ProBeam BF50RG does better (4) and where UHZ58LV wins (6) — every spec side by side.

LG ProBeam BF50RG
LG · 2025ProBeam BF50RG
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,800
vs
Optoma UHZ58LV
Optoma · 2025UHZ58LV
8.7Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,800
Higher score
9.5Picture7.2
8.3Setup & placement6.2
5.8Smart features & sound9.6
4.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProBeam BF50RGUHZ58LV
370 × 156290274 × 108219
ProBeam BF50RGUHZ58LVDifference
Height156 mm108 mm+48 mm
Width370 mm274 mm+96 mm
Depth290 mm219 mm+71 mm
Weight9.7 kg5 kg+4.7 kg

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

Why is ProBeam BF50RG better than UHZ58LV?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+67%
  2. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs None
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Fan noise29 dB vs 32 dB+10%

Why is UHZ58LV better than ProBeam BF50RG?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Weight9.7 kg vs 5 kg+94%
  4. Power consumption380 W vs 239 W+59%
  5. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
  6. Largest image size300″ vs 320″+7%
Specifications

Side by side

LG ProBeam BF50RGLG ProBeam BF50RG≈ US$1,8008.4
Optoma UHZ58LVOptoma UHZ58LV≈ US$1,8008.7
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 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:13,000,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10+, HDR10
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11.4:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.08:12.24:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m3.1 m
Smallest image size40″33″
Largest image size300″320″
Optical zoom1.6×1.6×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—20 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformwebOS (LG)—
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version—2.1
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W239 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB28 dB
Weight9.7 kg5 kg
Width370 mm274 mm
Height156 mm108 mm
Depth290 mm219 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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