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LG PH30N review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,020Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:260Throw ratio:1.5:1Lamp life:30000 hours

LG PH30N Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 3 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

LG PH30N
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

35%

5.7

Technical score

30%

5.7

List score

25%

5.7

Reviews score

10%

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

▼Worse than 99% of projectors
5.6

Value for money

Value for money
5.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

5.1

Price

▼Worse than 89%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

42%

5.8

Image Quality

22%

4.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

8.1

Design & Power

▼Worse than 83%
5.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models

5.7

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

6.7

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 89%
5.7

List score

List score
5.7/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 106 lists (1%)
▲Better than 76%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the LG PH30N

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Technical Specifications of projector LG PH30N

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

42%

5.8

Image Quality

22%

4.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

8.1

Design & Power

5.7
Reviews score
5.7
List score
5.7
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

5.1

Price

5.6
ANSI lumens
260
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 260 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 90.2% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
100,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 100000:1, higher than 73.1% of projectors and equal to 3.5% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1280x720
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x720, lower than 82.1% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Output resolution
1280x720
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 83.4% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.5:1
Min throw distance
1.4 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.4 m, longer than 78.2% 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% of projectors and equal to 6.7% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
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
?
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
?
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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
?
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% 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
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.6% of projectors and equal to 39.9% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 67.9% of projectors and equal to 25.9% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
48 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 48 W of power, less than 92.4% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
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LG PH30N 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.
    100,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    LG PH30N corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • 6 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (25 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    25 dB vs 31 dB
  • Includes built-in battery
    LG PH30N has a built-in battery, while the average projector does not. 6.3% of projectors have one.
  • 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
  • 82.9% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.51 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 182 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (48 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    48 W vs 230 W
  • 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.
    100,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    LG PH30N corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • 6 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (25 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    25 dB vs 31 dB
  • Includes built-in battery
    LG PH30N has a built-in battery, while the average projector does not. 6.3% of projectors have one.
  • 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
  • 182 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (48 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    48 W vs 230 W
  • 82.9% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (0.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    0.51 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 168 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (129 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    129 mm vs 297 mm
  • 83 mm lower height
    This projector is shorter than the average projector (39 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    39 mm vs 122 mm
  • 111 mm thinner body
    This projector is thinner than the average projector (39 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    39 mm vs 150 mm
  • 88.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (260 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    260 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 25.0% lower list score
    List score
    5.7/ 10
    ✕
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 106 lists (1%)
    5.7 vs 7.6
  • 150 inch smaller image size
    This projector 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
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • 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
  • 25.0% lower list score
    List score
    5.7/ 10
    ✕
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 106 lists (1%)
    5.7 vs 7.6
  • 23.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.7/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models

    5.7

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.7 vs 7.4
  • 23.9% worse value for money
    LG PH30N has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.61 vs 6.9).
    5.61 vs 6.95
  • 88.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (260 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    260 vs 2,200
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 150 inch smaller image size
    This projector 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
  • 0.39 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.4 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 90% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (1 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    1 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

Video reviews

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

7.0
R-Tech Enthusiast
≈ estimated
11/09/2022
Unboxing and settings walkthrough · wall projection and Miracast tests
Verdict
LG PH30N is usable for a basic 720p picture, but its built-in speaker is mediocre.
8.0
Appreviewnews
≈ estimated
09/08/2020
Hands-on review · picture, battery and power tests
Verdict
LG PH30N is a good-value compact projector with a sharp picture, despite some battery quirks.
9.0
Jennifer-Biana Gelman
≈ estimated
04/06/2021
Unboxing and first impressions · setup and first-week use
Verdict
LG PH30N is a solid overall pick, with picture quality that stands out for a budget portable projector.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG PH30N

  • It weighs 0.51 kg, so it fits easily in a bag.
  • Noise of 25 dB is quiet enough not to disturb a film.
  • Auto keystone correction levels a tilted picture without manual work.
  • The built-in battery means it can run without a socket nearby.
  • It can be mounted on a ceiling, which suits a bedroom.
  • A phone app, Bluetooth and a remote make control easy.

What customers don't like about LG PH30N

  • 260 ANSI lumens only works in a dark room.
  • The picture tops out at 100 inch.
  • The 1.4 m minimum throw needs space behind the projector.
  • The 1 W speaker is too thin for anything but background sound.
  • One HDMI port means a second device needs a switch.

Verdict

At 0.51 kg and 129 mm wide, the LG PH30N is a small LED projector for a bedroom wall or a ceiling, without much setup. It runs at 25 dB, so it stays quiet during a film at night. The LED is rated for 30000 hours of use. Auto keystone correction straightens the picture on an angled surface, and the built-in battery means no socket is needed nearby. A phone app, Bluetooth and a built-in speaker are also on board. The trade-off is brightness: 260 ANSI lumens works only in a dark room, and the picture tops out at 100 inch. The remote and 3.5 mm audio jack make it easy to hook up. It suits someone who watches films in a dim room and wants a light, simple projector for a ceiling.

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