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 640+ 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 $190 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 $1,800 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 $744.
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 8th best projector brand out there.
| #1 |
Japan
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95% |
95%
141 reviews
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| #2 |
Japan
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95% |
95%
607 reviews
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| #3 |
Taiwan
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93% |
93%
395 reviews
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| #4 |
Taiwan
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92% |
92%
218 reviews
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Taiwan
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593 reviews
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Japan
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90% |
90%
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Taiwan
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86% |
86%
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South Korea
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174 reviews
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Taiwan
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71%
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14 reviews
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Netherlands
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69%
38 reviews
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United States
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Japan
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66%
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Asus
Taiwan
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64%
75 reviews
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Japan
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AAXA Technologies
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Pyle
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Gigabyte
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Anker
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61%
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Kodak
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Christie
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Irulu
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XGIMI
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56%
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Japan
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Nebula
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Xiaomi
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DBPower
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Elmo
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ZTE
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3M
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Maxell
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53%
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UO
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52%
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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 68%. 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 12 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 | 25 | |
| 3 stars | 7 | |
| 2 stars | 1 | |
| 1 star | 1 |
User Reviews
| 5 stars | 320 | |
| 4 stars | 115 | |
| 3 stars | 38 | |
| 2 stars | 18 | |
| 1 star | 22 |
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.
Purchasers of LG projectors frequently mentioned that the product was easy to use, and they have won 20 awards.
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 | Acer | Epson | Sony | LG |
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71%
40 reviews
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71%
20 reviews
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68%
17 reviews
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78%
38 reviews
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80%
1 review
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80%
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93%
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94%
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87%
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96%
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95%
7 reviews
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93%
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81%
23 reviews
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67%
9 reviews
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67%
6 reviews
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70%
4 reviews
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85%
29 reviews
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84%
20 reviews
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82%
17 reviews
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79%
7 reviews
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85%
2 reviews
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85%
6 reviews
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80%
5 reviews
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79%
14 reviews
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80%
18 reviews
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70%
2 reviews
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84%
10 reviews
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85%
8 reviews
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80%
5 reviews
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78%
15 reviews
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78%
15 reviews
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77%
9 reviews
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87%
3 reviews
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91%
9 reviews
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74%
14 reviews
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74%
9 reviews
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67%
3 reviews
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80%
2 reviews
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86%
10 reviews
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89%
8 reviews
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87%
14 reviews
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87%
3 reviews
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89%
4 reviews
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100%
1 review
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89%
4 reviews
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64%
14 reviews
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62%
9 reviews
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60%
3 reviews
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74%
7 reviews
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78%
8 reviews
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83%
8 reviews
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60%
1 review
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85%
4 reviews
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96%
9 reviews
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40%
1 review
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72%
10 reviews
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92%
5 reviews
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67%
6 reviews
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84%
5 reviews
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95%
4 reviews
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60%
1 review
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85%
8 reviews
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73%
8 reviews
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63%
7 reviews
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80%
2 reviews
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100%
2 reviews
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60%
3 reviews
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82%
9 reviews
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64%
5 reviews
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63%
6 reviews
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70%
2 reviews
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78%
5 reviews
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42%
2 reviews
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83%
4 reviews
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82%
5 reviews
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80%
5 reviews
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85%
2 reviews
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93%
9 reviews
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72%
7 reviews
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76%
4 reviews
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72%
5 reviews
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89%
5 reviews
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78%
1 review
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71%
5 reviews
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73%
2 reviews
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73%
1 review
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77%
4 reviews
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83%
9 reviews
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72%
1 review
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83%
7 reviews
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76%
5 reviews
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78%
6 reviews
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95%
2 reviews
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90%
1 review
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78%
6 reviews
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83%
3 reviews
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82%
6 reviews
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80%
3 reviews
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80%
3 reviews
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80%
2 reviews
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69%
12 reviews
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77%
4 reviews
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98%
12 reviews
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97%
3 reviews
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98%
1 review
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| Other Expert Sites |
69%
189 reviews
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71%
86 reviews
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72%
106 reviews
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69%
93 reviews
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75%
72 reviews
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68%
39 reviews
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| Average |
79%
432 reviews
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77%
263 reviews
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73%
214 reviews
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81%
213 reviews
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88%
194 reviews
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72%
73 reviews
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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 | Acer | Epson | Sony | LG |
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5
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5
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2
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25
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14
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3
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11
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12
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6
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13
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6
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4
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7
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6
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2
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10
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5
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7
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2
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3
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8
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13
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2
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8
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5
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4
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6
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5
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1
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2
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1
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15
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2
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3
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5
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2
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2
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7
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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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5
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6
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4
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2
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1
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1
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3
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8
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2
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4
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1
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2
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4
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5
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1
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3
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1
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3
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3
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2
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5
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2
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1
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7
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4
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10
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2
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7
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3
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1
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1
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2
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3
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1
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3
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4
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1
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1
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| Other Expert Sites |
36
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10
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11
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31
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10
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11
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| Total |
130
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77
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43
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105
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102
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25
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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
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 ($527), the LG HF80 ($1,000) and the LG HF60LS ($1,178).
What is the Best Mid-Range LG Projector?
LG HF60LS
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$1,178.40
eBay
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Buy Now |
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34dB
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1,400 ANSI Lumens
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A great mid range choice, priced at $1,178.40 is the LG HF60LS, which has a Kagoo Score of 75.
An award winning and fully featured 1080p average noise level multimedia projector. It has a handheld remote control and a built-in speaker and supports full HD and Wi-Fi. Our review analysis indicates that this multimedia projector has good picture quality, sound quality and it's compact.
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94
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6 Reviews + 1 Award |
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80
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Fully-Featured |
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67
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Good |
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75
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Very Good |
Multiple reviews mentioned that LG HF60LS has very good user reviews with an average user rating of 88%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the HF60LS in the US is $1,178.40 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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What is the Best High End LG Projector?
LG HU80KA
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$1,799.00
Adorama
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Buy Now |
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3840X2160
RESOLUTION |
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28dB
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2,500 ANSI Lumens
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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 83, but is a bit more expensive at $1,799.
A sensationally economical to run and award winning quiet very high contrast ratio 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. Customers report that it has good picture quality, superb sound quality and it's really easy to setup.
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93
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30 Reviews + 3 Awards |
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83
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Fully-Featured |
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87
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Widely Available |
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76
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Very Good |
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96
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$54 Over 5 Years |
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83
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Excellent |
Customers report that LG HU80KA has great expert reviews and very good user reviews with an average overall rating of 84%, based on 30 reviews.
![[LG CineBeam Laser 4K] HU80KA - 4K Projector User Guide for a Perfect Setup](https://s1.kagoo.co/review/293114071/m/1555662164/lg-cinebeam-laser-4k-hu80ka--.jpg)
The cheapest price that we could find for the HU80KA in the US is $1,799.00 and in total we found 6 prices for it.
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What is the Best Budget Choice LG Projector?
LG PF50KA
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$526.99
Electronic Express Store
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Buy Now |
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1080P
RESOLUTION
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30dB
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600 ANSI Lumens
BRIGHTNESS
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30,000h
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At only $526.99 and with a Kagoo Score of 84 the LG PF50KA makes a great budget choice.
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. Purchasers report that it has brilliant 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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88
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Widely Available |
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81
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Very Good |
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84
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Excellent |
Our review analysis indicates that LG PF50KA has good expert reviews and very good user reviews with 94% of buyers recommending this projector to others.
The cheapest price that we could find for the PF50KA in the US is $526.99 and in total we found 8 prices for it.
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