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LG PF1000U vs Optoma GT5500

5.16 in
5.04 in
LG PF1000U Projector
LG PF1000U
15.16 in
4.72 in
Optoma GT5500 Projector
Optoma GT5500
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User rating
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2 stars
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4 stars
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Full Comparison

General

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Projector typeDLPDLP

Connectivity

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Analog 3.5mm outputyesyes
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)yesyes
Number of composite video inputs11
Composite inputyesyes
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)yesno
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)nono
DisplayPortnono
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
Number of HDMI inputs22
MHLyesno
Microphone inputnoyes
Other connectors5mm output5mm output
S-video inputnono
USByesyes
USB (total)21
USB 2.011
VGA inyesyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports12

Design

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Portablenono
Colour of productBlackWhite
Cable lock slotyesyes

Technical details

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Noise level< 30< 28
Noise level (economic mode)21.0 dB28.0 dB

Dimensions

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Width5.16 in15.16 in
Height5.04 in4.72 in
Depth12.17 in12.2 in
Weight4.19 lb10.54 lb

Optics

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Lens shiftnono
Throw ratio< 0.29< 0.25
Projection distance0.38 - 2.540.45 - 0.59
Offset125.0 %118.0 %

Lighting

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Type of lampLEDBulb
Lamp life max (normal)30000.0 h3000.0 h

Image

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Screen size60 - 10080 - 100
Screen size compatibility60 - 100800 - 100
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 14:9
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)1000.0 lm3500.0 lm
Contrast ratio150000:125000:1
Image frequency60p
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Refresh rate60.0 Hz144.0 Hz
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p

Features

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Backlit remote controlyesno
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Ultra short throwyesyes
On Screen Display (OSD)yesyes

Communication

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Ethernet connectionnoyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno

Compatibility

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
HD readyyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
HDRnono

Audio features

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Built-in speakersyesyes
RMS rated power6.0 W16.0 W

Power

LG PF1000ULG PF1000U
Optoma GT5500Optoma GT5500
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 100260 - 310
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Separate power connector (mains)Via AC adapter
Large power inlet connector
Power managementMains
  • Mains
  • USB

Pros & Cons

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