LG - PF50KA 1080p Wireless Smart DLP Portable Projector - White

Great purchase! I have it connected to my LG bluetooth kareoke home speaker. The projector only has 2 hdmi inputs, so i got an hdmi splitter and can connect more. The other hdmi input is connected to an av rca to hdmi converter, which itself is connected to an av rca splitter and can also connect more. I currently have an apple tv, ps4, laserdisc, ps2, ps3, sega saturn, and vcr connected. Only downside is the lumen output brightness. Definitely cannot see image with minimal sunlight creeping in. I got black out curtains from ikea dirt cheap and they make a huge difference.

This is the one. It’s 1080p and has smart capabilities. It’s also bright but if you turn on the lights it dims (as all others do as well). I was very pleased with the material used, it’s solid overall. Although it doesn’t have airplay and certain updated apps already integrated, such as Disney plus, an easy fix is the chromecast.

I have a few projectors in my collection and this one is really exceptional. The built in DTV makes it ideal for a large screen replacement. The built in battery lasts a decent amount of time. The USB C connection can be used for video or charging the unit. Highly recommended for those not interested in 4K and also wants something you can run games and power point

Love my new projector, I waited a while because wanted to make sure if I purchase was worth it and oh boy glad I waited and purchased this one.

Instantly put this puppy to use, manufactured a ceiling mount and with the lens adjustment I was as easy as 123.

I absolutely love the performance of this projector! It is replacing my Wowoto battery operated predictor that froze up on me. This LG has amazing clarity and brightness. I recently used it to host a movie night outdoors for my son's sleepover birthday party. The Bluetooth sync to my ION tailgater was excellent (my Wowoto had delays) but had occasional dropouts in sound even though only 6 feet away. But I'd rather a couple of dropouts than lipsync be off. Inputs on the projector were plentiful though I'm not really sure I'll ever use the coax or the TV tuner, but it's nice to know I have the option. A few gripes I have that cost it a star for me are: 1) every time I boot it up, it comes up with signal error cause it's looking for an antenna to be hooked up. It always defaults to TV tuner on boot. I'm sure there is a way to disable that or have it default to input but I haven't found it yet. 2) the remote control is clunky when operating the GUI menu. Too many buttons on the remote and navigation response seems slow on the GUI. 3) Finally the one big pain point I have is this LG projector does not work with wireless display (WiDi/mirroring) on my Lenovo Yoga 2pro. During a scan my laptop finds the projector but then never completes the handshake and drops it. After a lot of googling it seems like this is a problem on all the LG projectors and many Lenovo laptops. Not sure why but I tried everything and I have a strong Technical IT background. Thought the wireless mirroring works well on my Samsung Galaxy S9+, I tally would like my laptop to work without wires. That's why I took off a star. Overall though I'm very pleased with this projector. I know I'm soon due for a new laptop and now will have to make sure it works with this projector before I buy. I really wish LG would resolve the issue which seems to be ongoing.

The projector is fine, but when we opened the box it had clearly opened and returned. This was a gift . When the person received it , they noted the internal packaging was damaged and opened. When they plugged it in, it was signed in to previous customers accounts. This product was not sold or advertised as an open box buy. It even had dirty hand prints on it !

The LG PF50KA CineBeam projector is an incredible projector that anyone could find useful; however, it is very suited to those who have already or are considering cutting the cable TV/satellite subscription cord of which I am one. In addition, this projector has quite a few nice surprises that makes what at first seems like a high price point into a true value prospect. This review will occur in 3 parts – Tech Specs, Usage Impressions, and pros/cons: Tech Specs Even though each of you can read the tech specs from the product description page, let me point out a few key specs that I find to be key to this projector and its value proposition. First – this is a FULL HD projector with a 1920X1080 resolution. Second, this projector is a LED RGB driven projector with a lamp life of up to 30,000 hours – which equates to 3750 days with 8 hours of usage per day assuming you made it to the full lamp life – that is over 10 years! Second, this projector is equipped with LG Smart TV content that is built on LG WebOS – which is a Linux kernel-based multitasking operating system for smart devices – such as TVs and projectors and allows the projector to act as a streaming device, which means it does have WiFi and well as Bluetooth. Third, as this is cool for the cord-cutters – it has a Digital TV tuner built-in – which means that one can connect an antenna and get local over-the-air channels for your tv viewing pleasure, without having to get another device to tune the stations for you. The fourth and final key feature for me is that this projector has a 12,000 mAh battery- yes you read that correctly it has a battery – that provides up to 2.5 hours of projection without needing a power cord. Now for the other tech specs – it has, in addition to the Digital TV Turner it has 2 HDMI, 1 USB Type A (for use as a DivX, MP3, presentation file, and Photo source), a USB Type C (allows FHD video transfer and display from compatible devices, as well as laptop/mobile device charging, all at the same time over a single cable), LAN connector, and audio out via a 3.5mm connector (see pictures for a look at the connector panel). The backplane also has a power switch (switching to on puts the projector in standby mode) and DC power connector ports as well as a security lock port. The top of the unit has channel and volume controls, the Focus Ring and a power toggle button on the top. The bottom of the unit has an adjustable leg and a standard ¼” Tripod mounting hole. Usage Impressions My wife and I have been using a projector as our TV for about 1.5 years and we’ll likely never buy another TV because we find it to be the best viewing option for the money. Thus, this projector is very appealing for the capabilities discussed above. I have found this projector to be a high-value device and very useful. I currently have this device set up in my office with it projecting a 91-92” diagonal screen with a projection distance of 10 feet, 8 inches. The 600 Lumens rating for this projector means that the room needs to be lightly lit or dark for the screen to not be slightly washed out (see images accompanying this review for a darkened room vs a lit room). The picture is clear and shows no projection issues and the system has both an auto keystone and manual keystone correction capabilities. Since this projector has Smart TV functions, I tested these out via a WiFi connection and these were enabled without issues. Installation of the Hulu app was done with ease. I will state that the number of apps available are limited and having more would increase its value. YouTube, Hulu, and Netflix are the most notable apps. The projector has a variety of audio connection capabilities in addition to a built-in 1W+1W speaker. The speaker is a little light and on the tinny side. However, the projector does have Bluetooth capabilities that I was able to test with a sound bar that I own, and it worked great. One key thing to know about this projector is that there are no controls on the projector itself. So, you must either have the remote or you can use your smartphone – but this must be set up beforehand to be used. On a final note, I will state that this projector is a high quality and sturdy device that was accidentally tested as the power cord was tripped on and the projector took a fall to the floor while it was on and no issues have been noted as a result. Pros: Features/Capabilities (TV tuner, Battery), Portability, Quality, Performance Cons: Built-in speaker, lack of interface on the projector, limited app availability