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- ProBeam BF50RG vs Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition
LG ProBeam BF50RG vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition
What ProBeam BF50RG does better (4) and where Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Picture9.3
8.3Setup & placement9.8
5.8Smart features & sound8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
ProBeam BF50RGHorizon 20 Pro Special Edition
| ProBeam BF50RG | Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 156 mm | 249 mm | −93 mm |
| Width | 370 mm | 298 mm | +72 mm |
| Depth | 290 mm | 190 mm | +100 mm |
| Weight | 9.7 kg | 4.9 kg | +4.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ProBeam BF50RG better than Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm vs 4,100 lm+22%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 20,000:1150×
- Native panel resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition: No
Why is Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition better than ProBeam BF50RG?
- Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- AutofocusNo · ProBeam BF50RG: Yes
- Weight9.7 kg vs 4.9 kg+98%
- Fan noise29 dB vs 28 dB+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | — | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 5,000 lm | 4,100 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 3,000,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1 | — |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 2.08:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | — |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.88 m | — |
| Smallest image size | 40″ | — |
| Largest image size | 300″ | 300″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.6× | — |
| Lens shift | Vertical and horizontal | Vertical and horizontal |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | — | 24 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | webOS (LG) | Google TV |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 128 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | No |
| VGA input | Yes | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 380 W | — |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 29 dB | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 26 dB | — |
| Weight | 9.7 kg | 4.9 kg |
| Width | 370 mm | 298 mm |
| Height | 156 mm | 249 mm |
| Depth | 290 mm | 190 mm |
| Colours | White | Black |
