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LG CF3D review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£8,800Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2500Throw ratio:1.38-1.79:1Lamp life:3000 hours

LG CF3D Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 4 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

LG CF3D
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.8

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 89% of projectors
4.8

Value for money

Value for money
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

2.5

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 80%
5.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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5.8

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

7.1

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 87%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £8,800
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the LG CF3D

Based on 4

Reviewers agree it's impressively bright, but complain about weak contrast, grayish blacks and a noisy fan.
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Technical Specifications of projector LG CF3D

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

2.5

Design & Power

5.8
Reviews score
5.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

4.8
ANSI lumens
2,500
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,500 ANSI lumens, brighter than 52.8% of projectors and equal to 3.9% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
7,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 7000:1, lower than 58.4% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Full on/off contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCoS
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.38-1.79:1
Min throw distance
0.87 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.87 m, shorter than 66.9% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.3
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.3, wider than 42.5% of projectors and equal to 14.4% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
3
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 3 HDMI port/s, more than 93.3% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
UHP.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
3,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,000 hours, longer than 91.9% of projectors and equal to 4% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
3,500 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 3,500 hours, longer than 96.6% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
625 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 625 W of power, more than 99% of projectors.
Maximum power-on rating.
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What reviewers say

LG CF3D vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via TruMotion.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    This projector has more HDMI ports than the average projector (3 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    3 vs 2
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.14 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.87 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 13.6% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,500 vs 2,200
  • DVI input included
    This projector supports DVI input, while the average projector does not. 5.3% of projectors support DVI input.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 13.6% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,500 vs 2,200
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.14 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.87 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via TruMotion.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    This projector has more HDMI ports than the average projector (3 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    3 vs 2
  • DVI input included
    This projector supports DVI input, while the average projector does not. 5.3% of projectors support DVI input.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    UHP.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 21.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models

    5.8

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.8 vs 7.4
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 21.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models

    5.8

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.8 vs 7.4
  • 13.33x more expensive
    LG CF3D is more expensive than the average projector (£8,800 vs £660).
    £8,800 vs £660
  • 45.1% worse value for money
    LG CF3D has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (4.79 vs 6.9).
    4.79 vs 6.95
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 11 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2010 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2010 vs 2021
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (7000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Full on/off contrast ratio.
    7,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 15 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    15 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No headphone jack
    This projector does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 84.4% of projectors offer a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    UHP.
    lamp vs laser
  • 6 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 31 dB
  • 17,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 6.58x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (19.6 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    19.6 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 16,500 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 395 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (625 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Maximum power-on rating.
    625 W vs 230 W
  • 4 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (32 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    32 dB vs 28 dB
  • 263 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (560 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    560 mm vs 297 mm
  • 68 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (190 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    190 mm vs 122 mm
  • 0.5 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (1 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    1 W vs 0.5 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
24/11/2010
Review · Passive 3D projector
Verdict
The LG CF3D is a strong passive 3D projector with excellent color after calibration, but it is big, heavy, noisy and uses two lamps.
9.0
hifitest.de
≈ estimated
08/03/2011
Lab test · 3D projector
Verdict
The LG CF3D is a bright 3D projector that works with cinema-style glasses, but it is huge and its blacks look slightly blue.
8.4
cine4pro.de
✓ explicit
24/11/2010
Lab test · Dual-lamp 3D projector
Verdict
The LG CF3D is a very bright dual-lamp projector with well-calibrated colors, but its silver screen makes 2D too bright and its fan is noticeable.
8.4
cine4home.de
✓ explicit
10/04/2011
Lab test · 3D projector
Verdict
The LG CF3D is a bright, accurate passive 3D projector that beats shutter-glass rivals, but it is loud at full lamp power.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG CF3D

  • High brightness (approx. 2500 lumens in 2D and 1000 lumens in 3D mode)
  • Uses passive 3D technology with lightweight, inexpensive glasses
  • Excellent post-calibration color accuracy and full Color Management System (CMS)
  • Smooth motion processing with 120Hz TruMotion creative frame interpolation
  • Effective 3D performance with good depth and minimal viewer discomfort
  • Generous connectivity options including three HDMI ports and a VGA connector

What customers don't like about LG CF3D

  • High operational costs due to a dual-lamp system
  • Physically massive and heavy build compared to its brightness class
  • Audible fan noise is relatively high during operation
  • Requires a specialized 3D-capable (silver) screen for passive 3D viewing
  • Reported firmware compatibility issues, such as failure to recognize 3D signals from some devices like the PS3
  • Black levels may be less deep compared to some competing active-3D models

Verdict

The LG CF3D is a pioneering Full HD (1920 x 1080) LCoS projector notable for its unique single-lens, dual-engine system that delivers simultaneous passive 3D images. It features a bright output of 2,500 ANSI lumens in 2D (1,250 in 3D), a 7,000:1 contrast ratio, and 120Hz TruMotion technology for smooth high-speed action. Main advantages include its high 3D brightness compared to contemporary active shutter models, the inclusion of six pairs of lightweight polarized glasses, and a built-in camera for auto-calibration of brightness and color. However, its significant cons include a massive physical footprint weighing over 19 kg, loud fan noise reaching 37dB, and high long-term maintenance costs due to the dual 220W lamp configuration and current lack of replacement parts since its discontinuation.

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