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LG CineBeam PF50KA
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Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Our Verdict
LG CineBeam PF50KA
Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen
The Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen is better than the LG CineBeam PF50KA. While the Samsung doesn't have an integrated battery like the LG, it has full auto keystone correction and autofocus, making it easier to move around than the LG; just ensure access to an outlet or external battery pack. Otherwise, the Samsung projector is much more accurate out of the box, can be calibrated, and has a wider color gamut, giving it better image quality. It also has a nifty swivel stand, letting you adjust its projection angle vertically very easily.
Variants
- CineBeam PF50KA (White)
- The Freestyle 2nd Gen (White)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
4.4
5.5
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
2.5
7.0
Contrast
5.1
5.5
Color Gamut
7.6
8.5
Brightness
3.2
3.5
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
3.2
3.5
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
151 lm
174 lm
Color Light Output
149 lm
160 lm
Brightness Uniformity
92%
96%
Screen Brightness
17 cd/m²
19 cd/m²
Contrast
5.1
5.5
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
268 : 1
298 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
236 : 1
260 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
205 : 1
220 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
181 : 1
199 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
150 : 1
162 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
101 : 1
109 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
2.5
7.0
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
12.18
3.50
Color dE
8.91
3.27
Gamma
2.08
2.14
Color Temperature
7,097 K
7,187 K
Picture Mode
Expert (Dark Room)
Movie
Color Temp Setting
Warm
Warm1
Gamma Setting
2.2
0
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
4.5
9.2
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
6.94
0.29
Color dE
5.43
1.91
Gamma
2.15
2.16
Color Temperature
7,103 K
6,508 K
White Balance Calibration
20 point
10 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Picture Mode
Expert (Dark Room)
Movie
Color Gamut
7.6
8.5
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
92.76%
99.43%
Rec. 709 uv
94.96%
98.24%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
59.84%
65.60%
Rec. 2020 uv
73.37%
75.83%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
LED
LED
Resolution
1080p
1080p
Spectral Power Distribution
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.43
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.43
1.20
Optics
Optical Zoom
No
Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.43
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.43
1.20
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
Portability
8.0
8.0
Dimension Picture
Height
1.9" (4.8 cm)
4.8" (12.3 cm)
Width
6.7" (17.0 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Depth
7.3" (18.6 cm)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)
Noise
7.4
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
50.5dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
1 (Micro HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
1
0
Audio Out 3.5mm
0
Digital Optical Audio Out
0
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
No Ethernet
Supported Resolutions
3.3
Native Resolution
1080p
1080p
4k @ 60Hz
No
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
No
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag
3.5
4k @ 60Hz
N/A
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
N/A
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
48.9
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
66.5
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
48.9
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
No
HLG
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
Yes (ARC)
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
No
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
ARC: DTS 5.1
No
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
Optical: DTS 5.1
No
3D
3D Support
No
Features
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2
ARC/eARC
Yes (ARC)
Yes (eARC)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
USB Data Ports
1
0
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
webOS
Tizen
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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