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 20,000 user and expert reviews and 680+ 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 $140 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 $1,769 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 $746.

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.

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 13 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		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.

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% 18 reviews	95% 20 reviews	96% 15 reviews	87% 12 reviews	95% 7 reviews	93% 7 reviews
	81% 23 reviews	67% 9 reviews	67% 5 reviews	67% 6 reviews	85% 29 reviews
	78% 12 reviews	80% 18 reviews	83% 11 reviews	70% 2 reviews	85% 8 reviews	80% 5 reviews
	83% 18 reviews	82% 18 reviews	85% 2 reviews	79% 7 reviews	85% 6 reviews	80% 5 reviews
	78% 15 reviews	79% 14 reviews	70% 3 reviews	77% 9 reviews	91% 9 reviews
	74% 15 reviews	74% 10 reviews	75% 2 reviews	67% 3 reviews	86% 10 reviews
	89% 8 reviews	87% 15 reviews	89% 3 reviews	88% 4 reviews	100% 1 review	89% 4 reviews
	64% 14 reviews	62% 9 reviews	75% 8 reviews	60% 3 reviews
	87% 9 reviews	73% 8 reviews	70% 2 reviews	63% 7 reviews	100% 2 reviews	60% 3 reviews
	72% 10 reviews	92% 5 reviews	80% 5 reviews	67% 6 reviews	95% 4 reviews	60% 1 review
	80% 7 reviews	83% 8 reviews	90% 4 reviews	60% 1 review	96% 9 reviews	40% 1 review
	82% 9 reviews	64% 5 reviews	71% 2 reviews	63% 6 reviews	78% 5 reviews	42% 2 reviews
	83% 4 reviews	82% 5 reviews	83% 3 reviews	80% 5 reviews	93% 9 reviews
	72% 7 reviews	76% 4 reviews	70% 1 review	72% 5 reviews	89% 5 reviews	78% 1 review
	83% 7 reviews	77% 6 reviews	85% 2 reviews	78% 6 reviews	90% 1 review
	70% 4 reviews	73% 2 reviews	77% 4 reviews	73% 1 review	83% 9 reviews	72% 1 review
	78% 6 reviews	83% 3 reviews	87% 3 reviews	82% 6 reviews	80% 3 reviews
		80% 2 reviews	73% 14 reviews		77% 4 reviews
	98% 13 reviews			97% 3 reviews		98% 1 review
Other Expert Sites	69% 186 reviews	71% 86 reviews	70% 90 reviews	72% 106 reviews	74% 74 reviews	68% 38 reviews
Average	79% 425 reviews	78% 268 reviews	79% 217 reviews	73% 215 reviews	87% 196 reviews	72% 72 reviews

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 received by LG to other popular projector brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

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Number of Awards	Benq	Optoma	Epson	Acer	Sony	LG
	5	5	25	2	14	3
	10	13	14	6	6	4
	8	6	2		10
	5	7	3	2	8
	13		3		8
	5	4	1	6	5	1
		3	15	1		2
	3	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
	5	1	1	3	3
	7	4	1
			2		7
	9
	4			1	2
	3			1	3
	4			1		1
Other Expert Sites	36	10	30	11	10	10
Total	129	79	109	43	102	24

How Reliable Are LG Projectors?

We checked over 20,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of LG projectors. over 50 of these reviews 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

One thing to note that this model does not have the built in TV tuner as shown in the pictures

The projector has a built in speaker

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 ($400), the LG PH450UAUS ($467) and the LG HF80LA ($1,284).

What is the Best Mid-Range LG Projector?

LG PF50KA

1080P RESOLUTION

30dB

600 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

30,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

A great mid range choice, priced at $400 is the LG PF50KA, which has a Kagoo Score of 83.

Features We Love:

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) resolution

Very high contrast ratio (100000:1)

Quieter than average noise level (30dB)

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

Built-in speaker

The highest scoring battery powered projector around, 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 this data projector has very good picture quality, good features and sound quality.

93 Reviews	61 Reviews + 1 Award
83 Features	Fully-Featured
85 Popularity	Widely Available
81 Value for Money	Very Good
83 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Multiple reviews mentioned that LG PF50KA has good expert reviews and very good user reviews with 94% of buyers recommending this data projector to others.

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What is the Best High End LG Projector?

LG HU80KA

3840X2160 RESOLUTION

28dB

2,500 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

20,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

$50 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 84, but is a bit more expensive at $2,029.99.

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

Owners report that this projector has excellent picture quality, good features and colour saturation. It's a phenomenally 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.

95 Reviews	20 Reviews + 3 Awards
84 Features	Fully-Featured
84 Popularity	Widely Available
76 Value for Money	Very Good
96 Running Costs	$50 Over 5 Years
84 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Multiple reviews mentioned that LG HU80KA has great expert reviews and terrific user reviews with an average overall rating of 89%, based on 20 reviews.

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