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LG ProBeam BF50NST Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Native panel resolution:1920x1200ANSI lumens:5000Throw ratio:1.3-2.08:1Lamp life:20000 hours

LG ProBeam BF50NST 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 ProBeam BF50NST
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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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▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

90%

7.4

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

▲Better than 81% of projectors
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 99%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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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▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

6.3

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

7.9

Design & Power

▲Better than 81%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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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▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 71%
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Technical Specifications of projector LG ProBeam BF50NST

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

6.3

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

7.9

Design & Power

7.4
User score
User score
7.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
4.3/ 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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▼ Worse than 53% of models
Popularity:
LG ProBeam BF50NST has a popularity score of 4.3 points, which is lower than 51.7% of projectors.
4.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.2
ANSI lumens
5,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 5,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 92.9% of projectors and equal to 2.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
3,000,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 3000000:1, higher than 92.9% of projectors and equal to 4.6% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1200
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1200, higher than 85.9% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1200
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1200, higher than 66% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.3-2.08:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.9% of projectors and equal to 37.9% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 58.4% of projectors and equal to 18.6% of projectors.
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
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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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
?
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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
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% of projectors.
Laser light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 36.3% of projectors and equal to 19% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
380 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 380 W of power, more than 88.4% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
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LG ProBeam BF50NST vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 2.27x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,000 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (3000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    3,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 20 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    LAN and HDBaseT ports.
    2 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 85.56x cheaper
    LG ProBeam BF50NST is cheaper than the average projector (£9 vs £770).
    £9 vs £770
  • 26.2% better value for money
    LG ProBeam BF50NST has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (8.21 vs 6.5).
    8.21 vs 6.51
  • 2.27x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,000 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (3000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    3,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 20 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (50 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    50 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
    Via TruMotion.
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    LAN and HDBaseT ports.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • DLNA certification
    This projector is DLNA-certified, while the average projector is not. 3.2% of projectors are DLNA-certified.
  • 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.
    5W+5W stereo speaker.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (26 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    26 dB vs 28 dB
  • 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
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 10 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (20 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    20 % vs 30 %
  • 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
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (92% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    92% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 10 degrees less horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (20 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    20 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 3.13x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9.7 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    9.7 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 1.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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 ProBeam BF50NST
    the average projector
    LG ProBeam BF50NST has a lower user score than the average projector (7.90 vs 8.000).
    7.9 vs 8
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 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.
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (92% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    92% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 10 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (20 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    20 % vs 30 %
  • 10 degrees less horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (20 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    20 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (50 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    50 % vs 60 %
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 3.13x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9.7 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    9.7 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 145 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (380 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    380 W vs 235 W
  • 70 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (370 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    370 mm vs 300 mm

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Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about LG ProBeam BF50NST

  • High brightness (5,000 ANSI lumens) suitable for rooms with ambient light
  • Long-lasting laser light source rated for up to 20,000 hours
  • Flexible installation with horizontal/vertical lens shift and 1.6x zoom
  • Compact and relatively quiet operation (26–29 dB) for its brightness class
  • Built-in webOS for smart features and wireless mirroring
  • Includes 12-point warping for precise screen alignment
  • HDBaseT support for simplified single-cable installations

What customers don't like about LG ProBeam BF50NST

  • Native resolution is WUXGA (1920x1200), though it supports 4K input
  • Lacks support for 3D content and HDR10+
  • Middling contrast levels compared to dedicated home theatre models
  • Speakers are functional but often require external audio for better quality
  • No motorized focus or zoom functionality
  • Shortcoming in shadow detail specifically when using HDR preset modes

Verdict

The LG ProBeam BF50NST is a high-performance WUXGA (1920x1200) laser projector engineered for business and education, delivering an impressive 5,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and a massive 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Its laser light source offers a long lifespan of up to 20,000 hours, ensuring virtually maintenance-free operation while supporting HDR10 for enhanced image depth. Key pros include exceptional installation flexibility provided by a 1.6x manual zoom and both vertical (±50%) and horizontal (±20%) lens shift, alongside professional features like HDBaseT support, 12-point warping, and integrated webOS for smart connectivity. However, notable cons include its lack of 3D capability, the absence of motorized focus or zoom, and a somewhat high operating power consumption of approximately 380W.

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