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LG CineBeam PF510Q Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£340Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:450Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:30000 hours

LG CineBeam PF510Q 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 PF510Q
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 53% of projectors
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–²Better than 86%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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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Score components

42%

6.3

Image Quality

22%

5.1

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.2

Audio & Features

8%

8.4

Connectivity

6%

7.9

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 52%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 82%
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Technical Specifications of projector LG CineBeam PF510Q

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

42%

6.3

Image Quality

22%

5.1

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.2

Audio & Features

8%

8.4

Connectivity

6%

7.9

Design & Power

6.5
User score
User score
8.6/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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 76% of models
Popularity:
LG CineBeam PF510Q has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 75.8% of projectors.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
450
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 450 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 81.4% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
150,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 150000:1, higher than 76.6% of projectors and equal to 1.5% 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
1.2:1
Min throw distance
0.8 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.8 m, shorter than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 5.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
120 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 120 inch, smaller than 80% of projectors and equal to 11.1% 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
38.2 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 38.2 ms, higher than 66.9% of projectors.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector supports ALLM. 82.9% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% 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 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 63% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
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.
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.
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.
Operating power consumption
62 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 62 W of power, less than 87.6% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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LG CineBeam PF510Q vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (150000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    150,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
    AirPlay 2 supported.
  • 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.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 7.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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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    LG CineBeam PF510Q has a higher user score than the average projector (8.62 vs 8.000).
    8.62 vs 8
  • 12% better value for money
    LG CineBeam PF510Q has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.29 vs 6.5).
    7.29 vs 6.51
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (150000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    150,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 0.23 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.8 m vs 1.025 m
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
    AirPlay 2 supported.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (24 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    24 dB vs 28 dB
  • 173 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (62 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    62 W vs 235 W
  • 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.
    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
  • 152 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (148 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    148 mm vs 300 mm
  • 1 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (29 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    29 dB vs 30 dB
  • 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
  • 79.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (450 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    450 vs 2,200
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 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.
    led vs laser
  • 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.
  • 11.2 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (38.2 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    38.2 ms vs 27 ms
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 79.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (450 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    450 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.
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • 11.2 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (38.2 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    38.2 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 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.
    led vs laser

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
02/05/2023
Hands-on review · Portable projector
Verdict
The LG CineBeam PF510Q is a compact 1080p projector with a wired Ethernet port and good color, though it has no battery.
projectorcentral.com
20/12/2022
Hands-on review · Smart portable
Verdict
The LG CineBeam PF510Q is small and easy to carry, with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but it needs dim lighting to look good.
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projectorreviews.com
19/12/2022
Summary of the review
LG CineBeam PF510Q Portable Smart Projector Review
videoprojecteurcenter.fr
27/09/2024
Hands-on test · Portable projector
Verdict
The LG CineBeam PF510Q is a 1 kg projector with sharp Full HD, strong HDR and built-in streaming, best in a dark room with a separate speaker.
univers-lampe.fr
29/12/2024
Hands-on test · Bedroom projector
Verdict
The LG CineBeam PF510Q is a near-silent, 1 kg projector with bright, punchy HDR, best as a second screen for a bedroom or holiday flat.

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 PF510Q

  • Extremely compact and lightweight at roughly 1 kg, making it easy to carry with one hand
  • Features a built-in webOS 22 smart platform with native streaming apps like YouTube and Disney+
  • Surprising image quality for its size, offering vivid colors and a native 1080p resolution
  • Excellent connectivity options, including dual HDMI, Bluetooth Dual Out, AirPlay 2, and a rare LAN port for a portable model
  • Whisper-quiet fan operation, especially in energy-saving modes
  • Auto vertical keystone correction effectively simplifies setup on different surfaces

What customers don't like about LG CineBeam PF510Q

  • Lacks a built-in battery, requiring a constant AC power connection for portability
  • No optical or adjustable zoom, meaning image size is strictly determined by physical distance from the screen
  • Missing native Netflix app on the webOS platform, requiring an external streaming stick or console
  • Black levels and shadow detail are relatively weak, with visible 'crushed' blacks in dark scenes
  • Brightness (450 ANSI lumens) is insufficient for rooms with moderate daylight, performing best in dark environments
  • Manual focus control can be overly sensitive and difficult to dial in for perfect sharpness

Verdict

The LG CineBeam PF510Q is a compact, 2.2lb portable DLP projector featuring a native 1080p Full HD resolution and a 4-channel LED light source delivering up to 450 ANSI lumens. It offers a 150,000:1 contrast ratio, a 1.2:1 throw ratio for screens up to 120 inches, and a lamp life of 30,000 hours. Key characteristics include the built-in webOS 22 smart platform with native streaming apps, AirPlay 2/HomeKit support, and Bluetooth Audio Dual Out for connecting two external speakers simultaneously. Its main pros are its lightweight, palm-sized portability, surprisingly accurate color in Cinema mode, and the rare addition of an RJ45 Ethernet port for stable wired networking. However, notable cons include the lack of an internal battery (requiring AC power), a weak 5W mono internal speaker, a fixed lens with no optical zoom, and the absence of native Netflix support on some webOS versions.

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