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 670+ 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 $152 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 $1,450 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 $628.
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 7th best projector brand out there.
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Japan
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95%
3,592 reviews
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Taiwan
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94% |
94%
2,816 reviews
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Japan
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576 reviews
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Taiwan
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92%
4,599 reviews
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Taiwan
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91%
742 reviews
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Taiwan
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86%
957 reviews
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South Korea
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82%
688 reviews
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82%
163 reviews
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Japan
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82%
78 reviews
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Asus
Taiwan
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258 reviews
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United States
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194 reviews
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77%
38 reviews
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Taiwan
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76%
154 reviews
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Gigabyte
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73%
306 reviews
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Japan
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70%
49 reviews
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Netherlands
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70%
111 reviews
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| #17 |
Anker
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69%
45 reviews
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Japan
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Irulu
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68%
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AAXA Technologies
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UO
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DBPower
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65%
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XGIMI
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65%
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Pyle Pro
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64%
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ZTE
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Aiptek
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63%
79 reviews
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Pyle
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63%
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Celluon
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63%
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3M
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108 reviews
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Japan
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Nebula
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Christie
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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.
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| LG Projectors |
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.
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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 | 30 | |
| 4 stars | 33 | |
| 3 stars | 7 | |
| 2 stars | 2 | |
| 1 star | 1 |
User Reviews
| 5 stars | 331 | |
| 4 stars | 119 | |
| 3 stars | 38 | |
| 2 stars | 17 | |
| 1 star | 23 |
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.
Looking at just the expert reviews, 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 |
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5 reviews
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5 reviews
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6 reviews
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5 reviews
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4 reviews
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5 reviews
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6 reviews
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| Other Expert Sites |
69%
181 reviews
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71%
86 reviews
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69%
95 reviews
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72%
106 reviews
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74%
74 reviews
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68%
38 reviews
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| Average |
79%
421 reviews
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78%
268 reviews
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81%
222 reviews
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73%
215 reviews
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87%
196 reviews
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72%
72 reviews
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How Many Industry Awards Have LG Projectors Received?
After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 24 industry awards for LG projectors. The table below compares the number of awards given to 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 |
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5
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25
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3
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10
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5
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3
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15
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2
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2
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5
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3
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2
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7
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2
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1
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3
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1
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8
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1
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8
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1
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2
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3
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4
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6
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4
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2
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4
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2
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1
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4
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3
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2
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2
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5
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1
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3
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7
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4
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9
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3
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| Other Expert Sites |
34
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10
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34
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11
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10
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10
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| Total |
125
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79
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109
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43
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102
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24
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How Reliable Are LG Projectors?
We checked over 21,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of LG projectors. 50+ of these reviews that mention reliability of which 96% 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
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 ($340), the LG HF80JA ($799) and the LG PH450UAUS ($650).
What is the Best Mid-Range LG Projector?
LG PF50KA
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A great mid range choice, priced at $340.07 is the LG PF50KA, which has a Kagoo Score of 84.
A fully featured and award winning 1080p quiet multimedia projector, with a low price. It has a handheld remote control, a built-in speaker and a Smart TV and supports full HD. Multiple reviews mentioned that it has very good picture quality, good features and sound quality.
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94
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61 Reviews + 1 Award |
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84
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Fully-Featured |
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89
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Widely Available |
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82
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Very Good |
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84
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Excellent |
Owners report that LG PF50KA has good expert reviews and great user reviews with 94% of buyers recommending this projector to others.
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What is the Best High End LG Projector?
LG HU80KA
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If you're looking for a high end LG projector then the LG HU80KA takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 85, but is a bit more expensive at $1,474.99.
A staggeringly economical to run and astonishingly quiet very high contrast ratio multimedia projector, with a very good spec and a fair price. It has a built-in speaker, a handheld remote control and a Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) and supports full HD. Purchasers report that this multimedia projector has good features, superb picture quality and good colour saturation.
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96
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17 Reviews + 3 Awards |
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85
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87
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77
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Very Good |
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97
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85
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Owners report that LG HU80KA has very good expert reviews and superb user reviews with an average overall rating of 89%, based on 17 reviews.
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What is the Best Budget Choice LG Projector?
LG PH550
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At only $249 and with a Kagoo Score of 87 the LG PH550 makes a great budget choice.
A multi award winning and fully featured 720p very high contrast ratio data projector, with a phenomenally quiet 24dB noise level and an affordable price. 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 data projector has superb picture quality, good sound quality and it's very easy to carry around.
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96
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86
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91
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85
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87
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Our review analysis indicates that LG PH550 has great expert reviews and great user reviews with 93% of buyers recommending this projector to others.
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