LG CineBeam S vs LG PH30N

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CineBeam S

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PH30N

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Choose the CineBeam S if

Brighter screen outdoors (500 vs 250 nits peak)

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Choose the PH30N if

Lighter in the hand (540 vs 1,900 g)

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Why pick theCineBeam S1 win

+100%Brighter screen outdoors500 vs 250 nits peak

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Why pick thePH30N1 win

−1,360 gLighter in the hand540 vs 1,900 g

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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display6 differences

Brightness

500 ANSI lumens

250 ANSI lumens

Resolution

UHD 4K (3840x2160)

720p (1280x720)

Contrast ratio (typical)

450000:1

100000:1

Projector brightness

500 ANSI lumens

250 ANSI lumens

Projector native resolution

UHD 4K (3840x2160)

720p (1280x720)

Screen size compatibility

1016 - 2540 mm (40 - 100")

635 - 2540 mm (25 - 100")

Performance2 differences

Market Positioning

Home cinema

Portable

Product type

Ultra short throw projector

Standard throw projector

Battery & charging1 difference

Sleep power

0.5 W

Power consumption (max)

73 W

42 W

Design6 differences

Weight

1900 g

540 g

Colors

Grey

White

Depth

160 mm

129 mm

Height

160 mm

39 mm

Placement

Tripod, Desktop, TV cabinet

Tripod

Width

110 mm

129 mm

Connectivity1 difference

HDMI ports quantity

Supported aspect ratios

16:9, 4:3

4:3, 16:9

General6 differences

Focus

Auto/Manual

Manual

Full HD

Yes

Projection technology

DLP

LED

RMS rated power

8 W

1 W

Smart projector

Yes

Throw ratio

0.25

1.5

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CineBeam S vs PH30N

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Key differences

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