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LG CineBeam PF50KS Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:600Throw ratio:1.4:1Lamp life:30000 hours

LG CineBeam PF50KS Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

LG CineBeam PF50KS
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of projectors
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–²Better than 70%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

42%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

3.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.4

Audio & Features

8%

8.0

Connectivity

6%

7.9

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 79%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 87%
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Technical Specifications of projector LG CineBeam PF50KS

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

42%

5.9

Image Quality

22%

3.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.4

Audio & Features

8%

8.0

Connectivity

6%

7.9

Design & Power

5.8
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
9.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
LG CineBeam PF50KS has a popularity score of 9.9 points, which is higher than 88% of projectors.
9.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

7.0
ANSI lumens
600
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 600 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 76.2% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
100,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 100000:1, higher than 71.6% of projectors and equal to 3.8% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.4:1
Min throw distance
1.02 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.02 m, shorter than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
Max projection size
100 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 100 inch, smaller than 92.4% of projectors and equal to 6.6% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 34% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), more modern than 49.2% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4
This projector supports Bluetooth 4, more modern than 53.3% of projectors and equal to 2.6% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
webOS Smart platform.
Operating system
proprietary
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
LG ThinQ app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
RGB LED.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 25.3% of projectors.
LED light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
65 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 65 W of power, less than 81% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Maximum power-on rating.
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LG CineBeam PF50KS vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (100000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    100,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    webOS Smart platform.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    LG ThinQ app.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 5 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (23 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    23 dB vs 28 dB
  • 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
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 10% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average projector
    LG CineBeam PF50KS has a higher user score than the average projector (8.80 vs 8.000).
    8.8 vs 8
  • 2.03x more popular
    LG CineBeam PF50KS has a higher popularity than the average projector (9.89 vs 4.9).
    9.89 vs 4.87
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (100000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    100,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 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
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    webOS Smart platform.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    LG ThinQ app.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 5 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (23 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    23 dB vs 28 dB
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 67.7% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 170 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (65 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Maximum power-on rating.
    65 W vs 235 W
  • 130 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (170 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    170 mm vs 300 mm
  • 78 mm lower height
    This projector is shorter than the average projector (49 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    49 mm vs 127 mm
  • 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
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 72.7% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (600 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    600 vs 2,200
  • 146.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    100 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    RGB LED.
    led vs laser
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 72.7% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (600 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    600 vs 2,200
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • 0.14 inch smaller DMD chip
    This projector has a lower DMD chip size than the average projector (0.3 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.33 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 146.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    100 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 15 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    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
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 80% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    RGB LED.
    led vs laser

Video reviews

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

8.0
tuexperto.com
≈ estimated
14/06/2018
Hands-on review · battery, noise, image and ports
Verdict
LG CineBeam PF50KS is a compact Full HD mini projector that can replace a TV for movies, with battery life as its limit.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

rtings.com
07/08/2024
Lab test · Portable LED projector
Verdict
The LG CineBeam PF50KA is a small, light portable with a built-in battery, but it's too dim for lit rooms and has poor color accuracy.
H
heise.de
21/09/2018
Summary of the review
LG PF50KS Portable Full HD Projector
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about LG CineBeam PF50KS

  • Compact and lightweight design makes it highly portable for travel or moving between rooms
  • Excellent Full HD (1080p) picture quality with vibrant colors and sharp details
  • Built-in rechargeable battery provides approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours of playback
  • Versatile connectivity options including dual HDMI, USB-A, USB-C, LAN, and Bluetooth
  • Includes a smart TV interface (webOS) with pre-installed apps like Netflix and YouTube
  • Fast boot-up time and intuitive, easy-to-use menu system

What customers don't like about LG CineBeam PF50KS

  • Limited brightness (600 Lumens) makes it difficult to use in daylight or well-lit environments
  • Internal 1W speakers are of poor quality and insufficient for an immersive experience
  • Fan noise can be audible and distracting, especially in high brightness modes
  • Lacks horizontal keystone correction and optical zoom, limiting placement flexibility
  • Smart TV platform (webOS 3.5) lacks many modern apps like Disney+, Paramount+, or HBO Max
  • Wireless screen sharing is reported as unreliable or incompatible with Apple devices by some users

Verdict

The LG CineBeam PF50KS is a compact Full HD (1920x1080) LED projector featuring a brightness of 600 ANSI lumens and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, capable of projecting up to a 100-inch screen. Its main characteristics include an integrated 12,000mAh battery providing up to 2.5 hours of cordless playback, built-in LG webOS Smart TV for direct app access, and versatile connectivity options including USB-C, dual HDMI, and Bluetooth sound out. Key pros are its extreme portability (weighing just 1kg), long-lasting LED light source (up to 30,000 hours), and auto vertical keystone for quick setup. However, notable cons include its relatively low brightness which struggles in daylight, limited horizontal keystone correction, and a lack of a lens cap or optical zoom.

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