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LG ProBeam BU60RG vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro

What ProBeam BU60RG does better (4) and where Horizon 20 Pro wins (6) — every spec side by side.

LG ProBeam BU60RG
LG · 2024ProBeam BU60RG
6.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,250
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20 Pro
9.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,300
Higher score
9.8Picture8.2
3.7Setup & placement9.4
4.3Smart features & sound8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

ProBeam BU60RGHorizon 20 Pro
370 × 156290298 × 249190
ProBeam BU60RGHorizon 20 ProDifference
Height156 mm249 mm−93 mm
Width370 mm298 mm+72 mm
Depth290 mm190 mm+100 mm
Weight9.7 kg4.9 kg+4.8 kg

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

Why is ProBeam BU60RG better than Horizon 20 Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,000 lm vs 4,100 lm+46%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 20,000:1150×
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon 20 Pro: No
  4. Optical zoom1.6× vs 1.25×+28%

Why is Horizon 20 Pro better than ProBeam BU60RG?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 24 W2.4×
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  3. AutofocusNo · ProBeam BU60RG: Yes
  4. Automatic keystone correctionNo · ProBeam BU60RG: Yes
  5. Weight9.7 kg vs 4.9 kg+98%
  6. Fan noise33 dB vs 28 dB+18%
Specifications

Side by side

LG ProBeam BU60RGLG ProBeam BU60RG≈ US$2,2506.4
XGIMI Horizon 20 ProXGIMI Horizon 20 Pro≈ US$2,3009.5
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 sourceLaserRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,000 lm4,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:120,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—1 ms
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.08:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m2.66 m
Smallest image size40″40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.6×1.25×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
AutofocusNoYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformwebOS (LG)Google TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption460 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight9.7 kg4.9 kg
Width370 mm298 mm
Height156 mm249 mm
Depth290 mm190 mm
ColoursWhite, Grey—
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