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LG ProBeam BU60PSM review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£3,020Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:6000Throw ratio:1.3-2.08:1Lamp life:20000 hours

LG ProBeam BU60PSM Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

LG ProBeam BU60PSM
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.6

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 77% of projectors
5.6

Value for money

Value for money
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 89%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

8.5

Image Quality

22%

6.2

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.8

Audio & Features

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Design & Power

â–²Better than 87%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £3,020
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Technical Specifications of projector LG ProBeam BU60PSM

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

42%

8.5

Image Quality

22%

6.2

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.8

Audio & Features

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Design & Power

7.6
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.6
ANSI lumens
6,000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 6,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 96.8% of projectors and equal to 1.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
3,000,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 3000000:1, higher than 93.1% of projectors and equal to 4.5% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.3-2.08:1
Min throw distance
1.8 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.8 m, longer than 92.8% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 61.5% of projectors and equal to 17% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports reach 18 and 10.2 Gbps.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 62.4% of projectors and equal to 17.1% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
webOS Smart platform.
Operating system
proprietary
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
LG ThinQ app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 75.4% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
Laser Phosphor.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 35.2% of projectors and equal to 25.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
440 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 440 W of power, more than 94.9% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
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LG ProBeam BU60PSM vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 2.73x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (6,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    6,000 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (3000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    3,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 20 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports curved-surface correction
    This projector corrects warping on curved surfaces, while the average projector does not. 5.5% of projectors offer this.
    Supports 12-point warping.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    webOS Smart platform.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    LG ThinQ app.
  • 2.73x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (6,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    6,000 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (3000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    3,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 2 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2023 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2023 vs 2021
  • 20 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports curved-surface correction
    This projector corrects warping on curved surfaces, while the average projector does not. 5.5% of projectors offer this.
    Supports 12-point warping.
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via TruMotion.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    webOS Smart platform.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    LG ThinQ app.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
    Laser Phosphor.
  • 0.79 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.8 m vs 1.0055 m
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 10 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (20 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    20 % vs 30 %
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 14 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (50 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    50 % vs 64 %
  • 3.26x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9.7 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    9.7 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 210 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (440 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    440 W vs 230 W
  • 4.58x more expensive
    LG ProBeam BU60PSM is more expensive than the average projector (£3,020 vs £660).
    £3,020 vs £660
  • 24.8% worse value for money
    LG ProBeam BU60PSM has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.57 vs 6.9).
    5.57 vs 6.95
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 0.79 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.8 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 10 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (20 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    20 % vs 30 %
  • 14 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (50 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    50 % vs 64 %
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 3.26x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9.7 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    9.7 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 210 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (440 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    440 W vs 230 W
  • 2 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (33 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    33 dB vs 31 dB
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    29 dB vs 28 dB
  • 73.8 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (370.8 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    370.8 mm vs 297 mm

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What customers like about LG ProBeam BU60PSM

  • High brightness of 6,000 ANSI lumens, making it effective in well-lit rooms and large lecture halls
  • Native 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160) provides sharp text and clear detail for presentations and documents
  • Ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio is ideal for panoramic content and multi-window views in meetings
  • Long-lasting laser light source with up to 20,000 hours of life, reducing maintenance needs
  • Flexible installation features, including 12-point warping and horizontal/vertical lens shift
  • Strong connectivity options including HDBaseT, Miracast wireless mirroring, and built-in Wi-Fi

What customers don't like about LG ProBeam BU60PSM

  • Relatively high price point compared to standard business projectors
  • Black levels and native contrast do not match those of dedicated home theater projectors
  • Color accuracy can be compromised in the highest brightness (Presentation) mode
  • Built-in 5W stereo speakers lack bass and may struggle in very large venues without external audio
  • Three-year warranty is considered short compared to some professional competitors

Verdict

The LG ProBeam BU60PSM is a high-performance 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) laser projector featuring a standout 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio and a powerful 6,000 ANSI lumens brightness, making it ideal for well-lit professional or educational environments. Key technical specifications include a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR10 support, and a mercury-free laser light source rated for up to 20,000 hours. Major advantages include its exceptional brightness for ambient light visibility, versatile installation options with 1.6x optical zoom and horizontal/vertical lens shift, and extensive connectivity through HDBaseT, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of native HDMI ARC support, the absence of a detailed physical manual, and black levels that appear as dark gray rather than true black in home cinema settings.

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