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LG CineBeam PF50KA vs Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen
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LG CineBeam PF50KA
Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen
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Imaging TechnologyDLP
Light SourceLED
Resolution1080p
Imaging TechnologyDLP
Light SourceLED
Resolution1080p
Variants
- CineBeam PF50KA (White)
- The Freestyle 2nd Gen (White)
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.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMovies
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
Design
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)
Projector Technology
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
LED
LED
Resolution
1080p
1080p
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.43
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.43
1.20
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%
Features
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2
1
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
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