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LG ProBeam BU53RG vs Optoma UHZ65LV

What ProBeam BU53RG does better (2) and where UHZ65LV wins (2) — every spec side by side.

LG ProBeam BU53RG
LG · 2023ProBeam BU53RG
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$3,100
vs
Optoma UHZ65LV
Optoma · 2020UHZ65LV
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$3,200
Higher score
9.6Picture9.6
4.8Noise, lifetime & portability4.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProBeam BU53RGUHZ65LV
370 × 290156498 × 141331
ProBeam BU53RGUHZ65LVDifference
Height290 mm141 mm+149 mm
Width370 mm498 mm−128 mm
Depth156 mm331 mm−175 mm
Weight9.7 kg9.8 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is ProBeam BU53RG better than UHZ65LV?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 8 W+25%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1+50%

Why is UHZ65LV better than ProBeam BU53RG?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  2. Power consumption380 W vs 368 W+3%
Specifications

Side by side

LG ProBeam BU53RGLG ProBeam BU53RG≈ US$3,1007.1
Optoma UHZ65LVOptoma UHZ65LV≈ US$3,2008.3
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm5,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11.39:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.08:12.22:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m3.08 m
Smallest image size40″26″
Largest image size300″302″
Optical zoom1.6×1.6×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W8 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformwebOS (LG)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W368 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB—
Weight9.7 kg9.8 kg
Width370 mm498 mm
Height290 mm141 mm
Depth156 mm331 mm
ColoursBlack, WhiteWhite
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