Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) | ViewSonic - X2-4K |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 500 lm | 2900 lm |
| Short-throw | false | true |
Between the CineBeam Q (HU710PB) and X2-4K, the CineBeam Q (HU710PB) comes out ahead in several specs, while the X2-4K wins on brightness / short-throw. Overall, the CineBeam Q (HU710PB) scores 53.5 and the X2-4K scores 73.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X2-4K is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The CineBeam Q (HU710PB) does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the X2-4K if you care most about brightness / short-throw. Its strongest claims are brightness, short-throw. The single most decisive one: Brightness — 480.00% more. 2900 lm vs 500 lm.
Both ship with comparable resolution, light source, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X2-4K is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) or ViewSonic - X2-4K?
ViewSonic - X2-4K leads the current Mars Score by 20.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare brightness, short-throw against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) if…
LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose ViewSonic - X2-4K if…
ViewSonic - X2-4K has the measurable edge on brightness lumens, is short throw.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why ViewSonic - X2-4K wins
- ▲Brightness — 480.00% more. 2900 lm vs 500 lm.
- ▲Short-throw: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) | ViewSonic - X2-4K |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightnessⓘ | 500 lm | 2900 lmlead |
| Contrast | 450000:1 | 3000000:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | false | truelead |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | LG - CineBeam Q (HU710PB) | ViewSonic - X2-4K |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | webOS | Google TV |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 2lead |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |