LG HU70LA vs Optoma UHD55
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Choosing between the LG HU70LA and Optoma UHD55? 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 LG HU70LA scores higher in value. The Optoma UHD55 leads in video quality, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
The Optoma UHD55 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the LG HU70LA 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 HU70LA
Optoma UHD55
Value97 vs 95
Video Quality0 vs 75
Gaming50 vs 100
Form Factor50 vs 85
Room Fit50 vs 82
Simplicity30 vs 30
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199.99 | N/A |
| Native Resolution | — | 4K |
| Technology | — | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | — | 1.21 |
| Throw Ratio Max | — | 1.59 |
| Lens Shift V | — | 10% |
| Lens Shift H | — | — |
| ANSI Lumens | — | 3600 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 1200000:1 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | — | 4ms |
| Lamp Life | — | 4000hrs |
| Light Source | — | lamp |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | — | No |
| Chip Size | — | 0.47" |
| Color Depth | — | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | — | 1.3 |
| Zoom Type | — | Manual |
| Focus Type | — | Manual |
| Noise (Normal) | — | 28dB |
| Noise (Eco) | — | 26dB |
| Power Draw | — | 330W |
| HDMI Inputs | — | 2 |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.0 |
| 3D Support | — | No |
| Built-in Speaker | — | Yes |
| Speaker Power | — | 10W |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| Streaming Apps | — | Yes |
| Lens Memory | — | No |
| 12V Trigger | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Frame Interpolation | — | Yes |
| Native Aspect | — | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Native Resolution: LG HU70LA at — vs Optoma UHD55 at 4K
- Technology: LG HU70LA at — vs Optoma UHD55 at DLP
- Throw Ratio Min: LG HU70LA at — vs Optoma UHD55 at 1.21
- Throw Ratio Max: LG HU70LA at — vs Optoma UHD55 at 1.59
- Lens Shift V: LG HU70LA at — vs Optoma UHD55 at 10%
