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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£620
  • Avg. price in US: ~$800
  • ANSI lumens: 700
  • Native panel resolution: 1280x800
  • Throw ratio: 1.4:1

LG PA70G review. Compare 85 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among projectors and if it is worth buying.

4.5

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

4.5

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

5.1

Image Quality

22.0%

2.7

Projection & Lens

12.0%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

6.0

Audio & Features

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

7.6

Design & Power

Poor
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Input lag

    25.0%

    10

    Refresh rate

    20.0%

    7.2

    Output Resolution

    10.0%

    1.0

    HDR10 support

    10.0%

    3.0

    Audio output power

  • 6.6
    Portable

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.9

    Weight

    20.0%

    ?

    Has A Built-In Speaker

    15.0%

    ?

    Bluetooth connectivity

    15.0%

    1.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    15.0%

    1.0

    Smart TV features

  • 3.9
    Home theatre

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.2

    Output Resolution

    25.0%

    1.0

    HDR10 support

    20.0%

    1.0

    Dolby Vision support

    15.0%

    2.3

    ANSI lumens

    10.0%

    9.3

    Audible noise

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £620

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Verdict

The LG PA70G is a micro-portable DLP LED projector featuring a native WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution and 700 ANSI lumens of brightness. Key characteristics include an impressive 15,000:1 contrast ratio, a long-lasting RGB LED light source rated for up to 30,000 hours, and a weight of just 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs). It offers versatile connectivity with HDMI, USB, and VGA inputs, alongside a built-in 3W+3W stereo speaker system and an integrated file viewer for PC-free media playback. Main pros include its extreme portability, high energy efficiency (120W consumption), and instant on/off capabilities. However, notable cons include its lack of optical zoom (fixed lens), manual focus requirement, and limited performance in rooms with significant ambient light.

Technical Specifications of LG PA70G

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

?

Image Quality

22.0%

?

Projection & Lens

12.0%

?

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

?

Audio & Features

8.0%

?

Connectivity

6.0%

?

Design & Power

4.5
LG PA70G has a technical score of 4.54 points, which is lower than 94.3% of projectors.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
LG PA70G has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

4.5

Overall score

40.0%

7.2

Price

5.4
LG PA70G has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 73.7% of products in this category.
ANSI lumens
What it is: Brightness output measured in ANSI lumens.
When it matters: When you watch with ambient light or on a large screen, higher brightness matters.

Importance: HIGH

700
LG PA70G reaches 700 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 73.4% of projectors and equal to 2.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
What it is: Ratio of brightest white to darkest black displayed by the projector.
When it matters: When you watch movies in a dark room, stronger contrast matters.

Importance: HIGH

15,000:1
LG PA70G has a contrast ratio of 15000:1, higher than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Full on/off contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
What it is: Native resolution of the display panel or imaging device.
When it matters: When picture sharpness matters enough that you want to know the projector's true native imaging resolution, not just supported input formats.

Importance: HIGH

1280x800
LG PA70G uses a native resolution of 1280x800, lower than 74.6% of projectors and equal to 7.8% of projectors.
Output Resolution
What it is: The resolution the projector can actually display through its imaging system.
When it matters: When you want to know the actual image detail the projector can put on screen rather than just the source format it accepts.

Importance: HIGH

1280x800
LG PA70G supports output resolution up to 1280x800, lower than 75.9% of projectors and equal to 7.9% of projectors.
Projection technology
What it is: Projection imaging technology used by the projector.
When it matters: When color character, contrast behavior, and overall image personality matter before you compare brightness alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Throw ratio
What it is: Ratio between projection distance and image width.
When it matters: When room size and screen size have to match properly instead of guessing whether the projector will fit the space.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.4:1
Min throw distance
What it is: Minimum distance required between projector and screen.
When it matters: When room depth is limited and you still need a large image from a short placement distance.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Max projection size
What it is: Maximum supported image size for projection, measured diagonally.
When it matters: When you want a cinema-size picture, maximum projection size matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

100 inch
LG PA70G supports projection sizes up to 100 inch, smaller than 92.4% of projectors and equal to 6.6% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
What it is: Optical zoom capability expressed as a ratio.
When it matters: When projector placement is not ideal and you need optical zoom to frame the image correctly.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Motorized zoom
What it is: Motorized control of the optical zoom function.
When it matters: When the projector position is fixed but screen size or framing still needs to be adjusted from a distance.

Importance: LOW

no
LG PA70G does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
What it is: Time delay between input signal and displayed image, measured in milliseconds.
When it matters: When gaming responsiveness matters and you want controls to feel more immediate on fast titles.

Importance: MEDIUM

?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
What it is: Automatically reduces input lag when gaming.
When it matters: When you play fast games, lower latency matters.

Importance: LOW

no
LG PA70G does not support ALLM. 20.3% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
What it is: Support for variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing.
When it matters: When gaming matters and you want the projector to handle variable frame rates with less tearing or stutter.

Importance: LOW

no
LG PA70G does not support VRR. 1.9% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported.
When it matters: When source devices push newer HDMI features, refresh rates, or bandwidth levels that older ports may limit.

Importance: LOW

1.3
LG PA70G supports HDMI 1.3, older than 88.8% of projectors and equal to 7.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
What it is: Maximum bandwidth supported by HDMI inputs, measured in Gbps.
When it matters: When newer consoles, gaming PCs, or media boxes need more HDMI throughput than older projectors can handle.

Importance: LOW

10.2 Gbps
LG PA70G supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.1% of projectors and equal to 45.4% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
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N. of HDMI ports
What it is: Number of available HDMI input ports.
When it matters: When you need a console, streamer, set-top box, and another source connected at the same time without swapping cables.

Importance: LOW

1
LG PA70G has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.6% of projectors and equal to 42.2% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Support for Wi-Fi network connectivity.
When it matters: When the projector should handle network features, updates, or streaming functions without needing wired Ethernet only.

Importance: LOW

no
LG PA70G does not support Wi-Fi. 52.7% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Supported Wi-Fi standard version.
When it matters: When wireless stability and throughput matter for streaming, updates, or projector ecosystem features.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Support for Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
When it matters: When you plan to pair wireless speakers, headphones, remotes, or other accessories directly with the projector.

Importance: LOW

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Bluetooth version
What it is: Supported Bluetooth version.
When it matters: When wireless accessory compatibility and connection quality matter beyond Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

N/A
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Smart TV features
What it is: Includes built-in Smart TV functions or operating system.
When it matters: When you prefer built-in apps and streaming convenience instead of adding an external media stick or box.

Importance: LOW

no
LG PA70G does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
What it is: The built-in software platform that runs the projector interface, streaming apps, and smart features.
When it matters: When you care about which apps are available, how modern the smart interface feels, and whether the projector includes a built-in streaming platform.

Importance: LOW

none
Android OS

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Dedicated smartphone app
What it is: Availability of a dedicated smartphone control app.
When it matters: When you want setup, input switching, or basic control handled from your phone without always reaching for a remote.

Importance: LOW

no
LG PA70G does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.6% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
What it is: Comes with a dedicated remote control for operation.
When it matters: When you want easier everyday control without extra gear, built-in convenience features matter.

Importance: LOW

yes
LG PA70G includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

Importance: LOW

led
LG PA70G uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
What it is: Whether the projector uses a laser light source instead of a traditional lamp.
When it matters: When lower maintenance, faster startup, and a lamp-free light engine matter over the long term.

Importance: LOW

no
LG PA70G does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in standard mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

30,000 hours
LG PA70G offers lamp life of 30000 hours, shorter than 68.9% of projectors and equal to 25.4% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in eco mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

30,000 hours
LG PA70G offers eco-mode lamp life of 30000 hours, shorter than 59.6% of projectors and equal to 35.6% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
What it is: Average power consumption during normal operation.
When it matters: When electricity use and heat output matter because the projector runs for long sessions or frequent daily use.

Importance: LOW

120 W
LG PA70G uses 120 W of power, less than 65.5% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
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LG PA70G vs the average projector

  • Built-in stereo speakers
    LG PA70G has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    What it is: Built-in stereo speakers for audio playback.
    When it matters: When casual use should include left-right sound without automatically adding an external audio setup.

    Importance: LOW

    LG PA70G has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    LG PA70G has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    What it is: Number of screen refreshes per second, measured in hertz.
    When it matters: When motion clarity matters for gaming, sports, or fast-moving video instead of slower cinematic content only.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG PA70G 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 audio input ports
    LG PA70G has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    What it is: Number of analog audio input ports available.
    When it matters: When you connect several devices at the same time, port count matters.

    Importance: LOW

    LG PA70G has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.1 vs 0
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    LG PA70G 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.
    What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in standard mode, measured in hours.
    When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

    Importance: LOW

    LG PA70G 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.30000 hours vs 20000 hours
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    LG PA70G 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.
    What it is: Sound level produced in eco or quiet mode, measured in decibels.
    When it matters: When you watch in a quiet room close to the projector, lower noise matters.

    Importance: LOW

    LG PA70G 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
  • 3 dB quieter operation
    LG PA70G has a lower audible noise than the average projector (27 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    What it is: Sound level produced during operation, measured in decibels.
    When it matters: When you watch in a quiet room close to the projector, lower noise matters.

    Importance: LOW

    LG PA70G has a lower audible noise than the average projector (27 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.27 dB vs 30 dB
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    LG PA70G 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.
    Eco mode rating.
    What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in eco mode, measured in hours.
    When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

    Importance: LOW

    LG PA70G 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.30000 hours vs 20000 hours
  • Higher contrast ratio
    LG PA70G has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (15000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Full on/off contrast ratio.
    What it is: Ratio of brightest white to darkest black displayed by the projector.
    When it matters: When you watch movies in a dark room, stronger contrast matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    LG PA70G has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (15000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.15,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    LG PA70G has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    LG PA70G has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (15000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
  • Includes memory card slot
    LG PA70G includes an external memory slot, while the average projector does not. 34.9% of projectors include an external memory slot.
  • Includes VGA
    LG PA70G includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 43.1% of projectors include VGA input.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    LG PA70G has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    LG PA70G has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    LG PA70G 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.
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    LG PA70G 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.
  • 3 dB quieter operation
    LG PA70G has a lower audible noise than the average projector (27 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    LG PA70G 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.
  • 56.5% lighter weight
    LG PA70G is lighter than the average projector (1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
  • 113.9 W lower power use
    LG PA70G uses less power than the average projector (120 W vs 233.9 W). The average projector uses 233.9 W of power.
  • 83 mm lower height
    LG PA70G is shorter than the average projector (44 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
  • No HDR10 support
    LG PA70G does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 68.2% dimmer image
    LG PA70G has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    LG PA70G has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
  • Low native resolution
    LG PA70G has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
  • Lower output resolution
    LG PA70G supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
  • 0.02 inch smaller DMD chip
    LG PA70G has a lower DMD chip size than the average projector (0.5 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
  • 150 inch smaller image size
    LG PA70G has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
  • 15 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    LG PA70G 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.
  • Limited HDMI format
    LG PA70G 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.
  • Older HDMI version
    LG PA70G has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2.0). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    LG PA70G has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    LG PA70G has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
  • No Wi-Fi support
    LG PA70G does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 40% weaker audio output
    LG PA70G has a lower audio output power than the average projector (6 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
  • Basic light source
    LG PA70G has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
  • 9 older model
    LG PA70G was released earlier than the average projector (2,012 vs 2,021). The average projector was released in 2,021.
  • No HDR10 support
    LG PA70G does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
    What it is: Support for HDR10 high dynamic range standard.
    When it matters: When you want the projector to handle mainstream HDR movie and streaming content instead of standard dynamic range only.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG PA70G does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Limited HDMI format
    LG PA70G 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.
    What it is: Highest HDMI input format supported by the projector.
    When it matters: When you want to confirm the exact signal format the projector can accept from high-end modern sources.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG PA70G 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
  • 68.2% dimmer image
    LG PA70G has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    What it is: Brightness output measured in ANSI lumens.
    When it matters: When you watch with ambient light or on a large screen, higher brightness matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    LG PA70G has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.700 vs 2,200
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    LG PA70G has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    What it is: Number of bits per color channel for color depth.
    When it matters: When you care about accurate tones and refined image quality, color precision matters.

    Importance: LOW

    LG PA70G 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
  • 150 inch smaller image size
    LG PA70G has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    What it is: Maximum supported image size for projection, measured diagonally.
    When it matters: When you want a cinema-size picture, maximum projection size matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG PA70G has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.100 inch vs 250 inch
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    LG PA70G has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    What it is: Number of available HDMI input ports.
    When it matters: When you need a console, streamer, set-top box, and another source connected at the same time without swapping cables.

    Importance: LOW

    LG PA70G has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.1 vs 2
  • Older HDMI version
    LG PA70G has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2.0). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported.
    When it matters: When source devices push newer HDMI features, refresh rates, or bandwidth levels that older ports may limit.

    Importance: LOW

    LG PA70G has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2.0). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.1.3 vs 2.0
  • Basic light source
    LG PA70G has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
    When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

    Importance: LOW

    LG PA70G 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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Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG PA70G?

  • High brightness (700 ANSI lumens) for its compact size, effective even in moderately lit rooms
  • Excellent long-term value with a 30,000-hour LED lamp life
  • Highly portable and lightweight (approx. 1.35 kg), making it easy to carry in a bag
  • Integrated USB media player that supports various video and audio codecs
  • Quiet fan operation compared to many traditional bulb-based projectors
  • Sharp image quality with native 1280x800 resolution and good color reproduction

What customers dislike about LG PA70G?

  • Recurring reports of focus adjustment issues, including stuck focus wheels or loose internal plates
  • Potential hardware reliability concerns, such as motherboard failures leading to horizontal screen lines
  • Occasional reports of software loops or sudden shut-offs during operation
  • Native resolution is limited to 720p (WXGA), which may feel outdated for users seeking full 1080p HD
  • Colors can occasionally appear too 'vivid' or cartoonish without manual calibration, which may reduce overall brightness

Expert reviews

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mikemuonline.squarespace.com
23/08/2012

The ⁠Mike Mu Online review highlights the LG PA70G as a highly capable micro-portable DLP projector that, at its launch, was regarded as one of the world's brightest LED projectors. The main pros detailed in the review include its impressive 700 ANSI lumens brightness, which allows it to deliver a clear, vibrant picture up to 100 inches even in moderately bright rooms. Additionally,...Read more

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cine4home.de
08/03/2013

The LG PA70G / PA72G review by Cine4Home.de highlights these ultra-compact LED DLP projectors as highly versatile, portable "all-rounders" rather than high-end home cinema gear. A major pro is the robust 3-LED light source, which completely eliminates the fragile, high-maintenance mechanical color wheel and delivers an impressive 30,000-hour lifespan with stable brightness over...Read more

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01net.com
22/10/2012

The review of the LG PA70G mini-projector from 01net.com delivers a mixed verdict, concluding that the device ultimately fails to impress relative to its tech specs and €600 price point. On the positive side, the reviewer praises its excellent build quality, sleek white chassis, and well-designed configuration menus. It stands out for its high multimedia versatility via a built-in...Read more

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tweakers.net
10/04/2013

The reviewer purchased the LG PA70G LED projector as a minimalist, space-saving alternative to a large television for a white living room wall. Attracted by its affordable €600 price tag, low energy consumption, and high 700-lumen output compared to market rivals, the reviewer projected a massive 112-inch image from a distance equal to the viewing position. The primary visual...Read more

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