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LG CineBeam S
Optoma Photon Life PK32

LG CineBeam S Optoma Photon Life PK32

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products have a 4K output resolution.
  • ✓ Both products have motorized focus.
  • ✓ Both products support HDR10.
  • ✓ Both products support HLG.
  • ✓ Both products have two USB ports.
  • ✓ Both products lack a VGA connector.
  • ✓ Both products lack a DVI connector.
  • ✓ Both products lack RJ45 ports.
  • ✓ Both products lack an S/PDIF Out port.
  • ✓ Both products have stereo speakers.
  • ✓ Both products have a remote control.
  • ✓ Both products have a built-in speaker.
  • ✓ Both products lack an external memory slot.

Main Differences

  • • The LG CineBeam S has a laser light source, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not.
  • • The LG CineBeam S consumes 73W of power, whereas the Optoma Photon Life PK32 consumes 163W.
  • • The LG CineBeam S has a width of 110 mm, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 is 240 mm wide.
  • • The LG CineBeam S has a height of 160 mm, whereas the Optoma Photon Life PK32 is 130 mm tall.
  • • The LG CineBeam S has a thickness of 160 mm, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 is 220 mm thick.
  • • The LG CineBeam S weighs 1900 g, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 weighs 2200 g.
  • • The LG CineBeam S has a dedicated smartphone app, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not.
  • • The LG CineBeam S has a volume of 2816 cm³, whereas the Optoma Photon Life PK32 has a volume of 6864 cm³.
  • • The maximum projection size is 100″ on the LG CineBeam S and 150″ on the Optoma Photon Life PK32.
  • • The LG CineBeam S has manual focus, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not.
  • • The LG CineBeam S refreshes at 60Hz, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 refreshes at 240Hz.
  • • The LG CineBeam S has one HDMI port, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 has two HDMI ports.
  • • The LG CineBeam S supports AirPlay, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not.
  • • The LG CineBeam S has Bluetooth, whereas the Optoma Photon Life PK32 lacks Bluetooth.
  • • The LG CineBeam S supports Wi-Fi, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not.
  • • The LG CineBeam S has Chromecast built-in, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not.
  • • The LG CineBeam S is DLNA-certified, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 is not.
  • • The LG CineBeam S supports Miracast, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not.
  • • The LG CineBeam S has built-in smart TV functionality, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not.
  • • The audio output power is 2 x 4W on the LG CineBeam S and 2 x 5W on the Optoma Photon Life PK32.
  • • The LG CineBeam S supports Dolby Atmos, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not.
Specs Comparison
LG CineBeam S

LG CineBeam S

Optoma Photon Life PK32

Optoma Photon Life PK32

General info:
has laser light source ✓ ✕
release date August 2025 October 2025
operating power consumption 73W 163W
width 110 mm 240 mm
height 160 mm 130 mm
thickness 160 mm 220 mm
weight 1900 g 2200 g
Has a dedicated smartphone app ✓ ✕
volume 2816 cm³ 6864 cm³

The LG CineBeam S and Optoma Photon Life PK32 differ in several key general specifications. The LG CineBeam S features a laser light source, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not. In terms of operating power consumption, the LG model uses 73W, significantly less than the Optoma's 163W.

When it comes to physical dimensions, the LG CineBeam S is more compact, with a width of 110 mm, height of 160 mm, and thickness of 160 mm. In contrast, the Optoma Photon Life PK32 is larger, measuring 240 mm in width, 130 mm in height, and 220 mm in thickness. The weight of the two products also differs; the LG model weighs 1900 g, while the Optoma is slightly heavier at 2200 g.

The LG CineBeam S has a dedicated smartphone app, whereas the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not offer this feature. Lastly, the volume of the LG CineBeam S is 2816 cm³, much smaller than the Optoma's 6864 cm³.

Projection quality:
output resolution 4K 4K
has motorized focus ✓ ✓
maximum projection size 100" 150"
has motorized zoom ✕ ✕
supports HDR10+ ✕ ✕
has manual focus ✓ ✕
refresh rate 60Hz 240Hz
supports Dolby Vision ✕ ✕
supports HDR10 ✓ ✓
supports HLG ✓ ✓

The LG CineBeam S and Optoma Photon Life PK32 both offer 4K output resolution, providing high-quality projection in terms of detail. The LG model features motorized focus, whereas the Optoma model also includes this feature, so both projectors are similar in this regard. However, the LG CineBeam S has manual focus as well, while the Optoma does not provide this option.

In terms of projection size, the LG CineBeam S has a maximum projection size of 100″, whereas the Optoma Photon Life PK32 supports a larger maximum projection size of 150″. Both projectors lack motorized zoom, but they do support HDR10 and HLG. Neither projector supports Dolby Vision or HDR10+.

When it comes to refresh rate, there is a notable difference: the LG CineBeam S has a refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 has a much higher 240Hz refresh rate. This difference may impact smoothness in motion, particularly for fast-paced content.

Connectivity:
HDMI ports 1 2
has AirPlay ✓ ✕
Has Bluetooth ✓ ✕
supports Wi-Fi ✓ ✕
USB ports 2 2
has Chromecast built-in ✓ ✕
has a VGA connector ✕ ✕
is DLNA-certified ✓ ✕
has a DVI connector ✕ ✕
supports Miracast ✓ ✕
RJ45 ports 0 0
Has S/PDIF Out port ✕ ✕

The LG CineBeam S and Optoma Photon Life PK32 differ significantly in their connectivity features. The LG CineBeam S is equipped with 1 HDMI port, 2 USB ports, and supports AirPlay, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast, Miracast, and DLNA certification. The Optoma Photon Life PK32, on the other hand, offers 2 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports but lacks support for AirPlay, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast, Miracast, and DLNA certification.

Both projectors do not have a VGA connector, DVI connector, or S/PDIF Out port. Additionally, neither model includes an RJ45 port.

Overall, the LG CineBeam S offers more advanced wireless connectivity options compared to the Optoma Photon Life PK32, which is more limited in this area.

Features:
has stereo speakers ✓ ✓
has a remote control ✓ ✓
has built-in smart TV ✓ ✕
has a built-in speaker ✓ ✓
audio output power 2 x 4W 2 x 5W
has Dolby Atmos ✓ ✕
has an external memory slot ✕ ✕

Both the LG CineBeam S and Optoma Photon Life PK32 feature stereo speakers and come with a remote control. However, the LG CineBeam S has a built-in smart TV feature, which the Optoma Photon Life PK32 lacks. Both projectors have a built-in speaker, but the audio output power differs slightly; the LG CineBeam S offers 2 x 4W, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 has 2 x 5W of audio output.

Neither model includes an external memory slot, and the LG CineBeam S supports Dolby Atmos, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not.

Overall, the LG CineBeam S provides more advanced features like smart TV functionality and Dolby Atmos support compared to the Optoma Photon Life PK32.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the LG CineBeam S and the Optoma Photon Life PK32. Both projectors offer a 4K output resolution, have motorized focus, and support HDR10 and HLG. However, the LG CineBeam S uses a laser light source, while the Optoma Photon Life PK32 does not. The LG CineBeam S consumes 73W of power, significantly less than the 163W of the Optoma Photon Life PK32. The maximum projection size is 100″ for the LG CineBeam S and 150″ for the Optoma Photon Life PK32. Additionally, the LG CineBeam S supports AirPlay, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, features not available on the Optoma Photon Life PK32.