Should You Buy an LG Projector?

LG is well known for its TVs, PC monitors, washing machines and optical disc drives.

We've collated all the key information on LG projectors in this handy guide. We've analysed over 21,000 user and expert reviews and 690+ awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 2,600 projectors to impartially compare each projector brand.

LG are recognised for their good selection of mid-range and award winning projectors. Their projectors start at $160 for the PH150 which has a noise level of 25dB, is a projector that has a very high contrast ratio and a projector that has a resolution of 1280 x 720 (720p) and go up to $2,200 for the HU80K which has a noise level of 28dB, is a projector that has a very high contrast ratio and a projector that has a resolution of 2160p (3840x2160). The average price of a new LG projector is $864.

Is LG the Best Projector Brand?

So are LG projectors any good? We give every projector a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all projectors we are able to impartially rank all the projector brands.

Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that LG is the 9th best projector brand out there.

Let's look at how LG projectors compare to the other projector brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.

LG have better reviews than the typical projector brand, with the average rating of a LG projector being 67%. LG also have a number of great features including smart projector which sets them apart from the competition.

There's a smaller selection of LG projectors available compared to other projector brands, with only 15 LG projectors currently on the market in the US. LG projectors also tend to be cheaper than most other projector brands however they are still a less popular choice with consumers.

When it comes to energy efficiency the average annual running cost of LG projector is $16 (based on a person typically using a projector for 5 hours per week), which makes them less efficient than most other projector brands.

What Do the LG Projector Reviews Say?

We've added up all the reviews for every LG projector to work out the average distribution of reviews for LG and then compared this to the other projector brands.

Expert Reviews

5 stars		31
4 stars		33
3 stars		7
2 stars		2
1 star		1

User Reviews

5 stars		341
4 stars		125
3 stars		39
2 stars		20
1 star		25

Over 86% of expert reviews and 85% of user reviews for LG projectors are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 84% and 88% respectively across all Projector brands.

In the table below we compare the average review score given to LG projectors by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other projector brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.

Average Review Score	Benq	Optoma	Epson	Acer	Sony	LG
	71% 40 reviews	71% 21 reviews	78% 38 reviews	68% 17 reviews	80% 1 review	80% 3 reviews
	93% 19 reviews	94% 19 reviews	96% 15 reviews	87% 12 reviews	95% 7 reviews	93% 7 reviews
	81% 23 reviews	67% 9 reviews	61% 4 reviews	67% 6 reviews	85% 29 reviews
	83% 20 reviews	82% 17 reviews	90% 3 reviews	79% 7 reviews	85% 6 reviews	80% 5 reviews
	79% 13 reviews	80% 18 reviews	83% 11 reviews	70% 2 reviews	85% 8 reviews	80% 5 reviews
	78% 15 reviews	79% 14 reviews	83% 3 reviews	77% 9 reviews	91% 9 reviews
	74% 14 reviews	74% 10 reviews	73% 3 reviews	67% 3 reviews	86% 10 reviews
	89% 8 reviews	87% 14 reviews	89% 3 reviews	88% 4 reviews	100% 1 review	89% 4 reviews
	64% 14 reviews	62% 9 reviews	74% 7 reviews	60% 3 reviews
	87% 9 reviews	73% 8 reviews	80% 2 reviews	63% 7 reviews	100% 2 reviews	60% 3 reviews
	72% 10 reviews	92% 5 reviews	84% 5 reviews	67% 6 reviews	95% 4 reviews	60% 1 review
	78% 8 reviews	83% 8 reviews	87% 3 reviews	60% 1 review	96% 9 reviews	40% 1 review
	84% 10 reviews	64% 5 reviews	60% 1 review	63% 6 reviews	78% 5 reviews	42% 2 reviews
	83% 3 reviews	82% 5 reviews	83% 3 reviews	80% 5 reviews	93% 9 reviews
	83% 7 reviews	77% 6 reviews	85% 2 reviews	78% 6 reviews	90% 1 review
	72% 7 reviews	76% 4 reviews		72% 5 reviews	89% 5 reviews	78% 1 review
	71% 5 reviews	73% 2 reviews	77% 4 reviews	73% 1 review	83% 9 reviews	72% 1 review
	78% 6 reviews	83% 3 reviews	83% 3 reviews	82% 6 reviews	80% 3 reviews
		80% 2 reviews	72% 13 reviews		77% 4 reviews
	98% 12 reviews			97% 3 reviews		98% 1 review
Other Expert Sites	69% 184 reviews	71% 86 reviews	69% 93 reviews	72% 106 reviews	74% 74 reviews	68% 39 reviews
Average	79% 427 reviews	78% 265 reviews	79% 216 reviews	73% 215 reviews	87% 196 reviews	72% 73 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have LG Projectors Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 25 industry awards for LG projectors. The table below compares the number of awards received by LG to other popular projector brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

Compare all award winning projectors

Number of Awards	Benq	Optoma	Epson	Acer	Sony	LG
	6	5	25	2	14	3
	11	12	14	6	6	4
	5	7	3	2	8
	7	6	2		10
	13		1		8
	5	4		6	5	1
		3	15	1		2
	2	5	3	2	7
	2	1	3	1	8
	1	8	1		2	3
	3	2	3	5	1
	4	6			4
	2	4	2	1	4
	6	1		3	3
	7	4	1
			2		7
	9
	4			1	2
	2		1	1	3
	4			1		1
Other Expert Sites	36	10	33	11	10	11
Total	129	78	109	43	102	25

How Reliable Are LG Projectors?

We checked over 21,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of LG projectors. over 60 of these reviews mention reliability of which 97% were positive. Therefore the vast majority of LG projector owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.

So, most people think that LG projectors are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for LG projectors that mention reliability:

RELIABLE

would distort even on lowish volume why there is an option to use it as a Bluetooth speaker I have not idea the built in speaker on a phone is better

For a more robust connection

built in apps like a web browser

s built in tv tuner will make you trash your cable

Has built in mitacast so if you have an android phone or tab just go to inputs on yhe projector

NOT RELIABLE

eventually got side tracked by the technology not being quite up to scratch just yet

The only negative is the wireless screen share is not reliable

Features to Look Out For On LG Projectors

There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of LG projectors that set them apart from the competition. These include smart projector.

LG Smart Projector

LG projectors that are smart projector include the LG PF50KA ($550), the LG PH450UAUS ($650) and the LG HF80LA ($1,200).

What is the Best High End LG Projector?

LG HU80KA

3840X2160 RESOLUTION

28dB

2,500 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

20,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

$53 OVER 5 YEARS

If you're looking for a high end LG projector then the LG HU80KA takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 81, but is a bit more expensive at $2,067.49.

Features We Love:

3840 x 2160 (4K) resolution

Very high contrast ratio (150000:1)

Quieter than average noise level (28dB)

Long service life of lamp (20,000h)

Built-in speaker

A staggeringly economical to run and fully featured very high contrast ratio projector, with one of the quietest noise levels around and a good price. It has a built-in speaker, a handheld remote control and a Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) and supports full HD. Our review analysis indicates that this projector has good picture quality, outstanding sound quality and it's very easy to setup.

84 Features	Fully-Featured
83 Popularity	Quite Popular
75 Value for Money	Very Good
96 Running Costs	$53 Over 5 Years
81 Kagoo Score	Excellent

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What is the Best Budget Choice LG Projector?

LG PH550

720P RESOLUTION

24dB

550 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

30,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

At only $379 and with a Kagoo Score of 87 the LG PH550 makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

Quieter than average noise level (24dB)

Very high contrast ratio (100000:1)

Built-in speaker

Very long service life of lamp (30,000h)

Supports 3D

A fully featured and good value for money 720p very high contrast ratio projector. It has a built-in speaker, a handheld remote control and a Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) and supports 3D. Multiple reviews mentioned that this projector has very good picture quality, good sound quality and it's very easy to carry around.

88 Features	Fully-Featured
92 Popularity	Widely Available
87 Value for Money	Very Good
87 Kagoo Score	Excellent

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