LG HF85LA vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST
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Choosing between the LG HF85LA and Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST leads in value, video quality, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
The Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the LG HF85LA may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
LG HF85LA
Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST
Value95 vs 97
Video Quality0 vs 36
Form Factor50 vs 93
Room Fit50 vs 91
Simplicity30 vs 30
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,699.99 | N/A |
| Native Resolution | — | 1080p |
| Technology | — | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | — | 0.18 |
| Throw Ratio Max | — | 0.18 |
| Lens Shift V | — | — |
| Lens Shift H | — | — |
| ANSI Lumens | — | 650 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 2500000:1 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | — | — |
| Lamp Life | — | 20000hrs |
| Light Source | — | rgb_laser |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | — | Yes |
| Chip Size | — | — |
| Color Depth | — | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | — | — |
| Zoom Type | — | Fixed |
| Focus Type | — | Motorized |
| Noise (Normal) | — | 35dB |
| Noise (Eco) | — | 30dB |
| Power Draw | — | 85W |
| HDMI Inputs | — | 1 |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.0 |
| 3D Support | — | No |
| Built-in Speaker | — | Yes |
| Speaker Power | — | 20W |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Streaming Apps | — | Yes |
| Lens Memory | — | No |
| 12V Trigger | — | No |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Frame Interpolation | — | No |
| Native Aspect | — | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Native Resolution: LG HF85LA at — vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST at 1080p
- Technology: LG HF85LA at — vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST at DLP
- Throw Ratio Min: LG HF85LA at — vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST at 0.18
- Throw Ratio Max: LG HF85LA at — vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST at 0.18
- ANSI Lumens: LG HF85LA at — vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST at 650
