LG Debuts Laser and LED Projectors for Education

LG has introduced two new projectors in its ProBeam line of education laser projectors for large and medium spaces, as well as a new LED projector for small spaces.

The LG ProBeam BU70QGA Laser Projector is designed for large venues and offers a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 with a brightness of 7,000 lumens and a contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1. The laser light source offers a life of up to 20,000 hours. Other features include:

  • Automatic 25-point keystone adjustment;

  • Throw ratio of 1.53 to 2.45;

  • Lens shift of +/- 28% horizontal and +60%/-33% vertical;

  • 1.6x zoom;

  • HDR; and

  • Support for screen sizes from 40 inches to 300 inches (diagonal).

LG ProBeam BU70QGA Laser Projector

The other new laser projector is the ProBeam BF40QS. Designed for medium spaces, the BF40QS offers a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200, a brightness of 4,000 lumens, and a contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1. Other features include:

  • Four-corner keystone adjustment;

  • Throw ratio of 1.3 to 2.08;

  • Lens shift of 20% horizontal and 50% vertical;

  • 1.6x zoom;

  • HDR10; and

  • Support for screen sizes from 40 inches to 300 inches (diagonal).

Finally, the PF510Qc is an LED projector designed for smaller spaces, offering a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080, a brightness of 450 lumens, and a contrast ratio of 150,000:1.

The ProBeam BU70QGA lists for $5,999. The ProBeam BF40QS lists for $1,999. The PF510Qc goes for $599. Further information can be found on the LG site.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

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