LG PF50KA Review – Best Battery Powered Projector

Are you looking for a power-packed projector without the bulk? If yes, then the LG PF50KA is the right pick for you.

The LG PF50KA is a compact projector. You can easily store it in your backpack and carry it everywhere.

In this LG PF50KA review, we’ll take a look at this LG portable projector’s design, build quality, and performance. Later, we’ll tell you if it’s worth your money or not.

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LG PF50KA Review

First Impression & Design

If you know how bulky projectors are, you’ll be thrilled to see the LG PF50KA’s size. The projector’s casing is compact. Plus, the design seems friendly due to its square body with rounded edges.

LG usually produces minimalistic-looking projectors, and this LG LED projector is no exception to the brand’s design philosophy.

The LG PF50KA design looks very similar to Anker’s Nebula Solar Portable projector. However, this LG portable LED projector was launched a couple of years before the Anker Nebula Solar Portable.

Design-wise, the LG PF50KA features a projection lens on the front. Above the projection lens, you’ll see a focus knob to fine-tune the projection’s focus. The projector’s top also features a power button and 4 directional buttons.

The projector’s left and right sides feature perforations for heat dissipation and also host the stereo speakers. Unfortunately, the built-in speakers are weak, and it’s better to invest in a competent wireless speaker system.

The projector’s back features numerous connectivity options. Most portable projectors come with limited wired connectivity options; however, that’s not the case with the LG Minibeam PF50KA.

You get:

• 2x HDMI ports with ARC support
• TV antenna port
• USB Type-A port
• USB Type-C port
• LAN port
• headphone jack

The back also features a Power On switch and DC-in port for powering this projector.

Also Read: LG PF50KA Manual – Click Here to download

Talking about wireless connectivity options, the LG PF50KA comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

This LG 1080p LED projector also features a built-in battery. Thus, you can also use this projector wirelessly.

LG hasn’t mentioned the battery size or specifications. However, LG states the battery can power the projector for up to 2.5 hours on a full charge. Hence, you can consider it the best battery-powered LED projector available in the market right now.

Built Quality

Being a portable projector, it is important to question how well the projector is built, right? However, to our surprise, the LG PF50KA is very well-built and can last many years with proper usage.

This LG portable LED projector can take a day-to-day beating and handle rough usage. However, a slight fall from a coffee table or waist height could potentially damage this projector permanently.

It’s because the LG PF50KA features multiple lenses and mirrors on the inside to generate a projection. Hence a small crack in the projection unit could make this projector unusable.

Now that we’ve talked about the projector’s design and built quality, let’s move on to its performance, shall we?

Performance

The compact and portable size of this LG 1080p projector makes it an ideal pick for dorm room usage.

The LG PF50KA is also a smart projector with a built-in LG Smart TV UI. Thus, you can enjoy smart TV-like features on this tiny projector.

It can connect to your home Wi-Fi router, and allows accessing a plethora of apps and games through the LG Smart TV UI.

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Talking about the specifics, the LG PF50KA sports 1920 x 1080p Full HD resolution. It offers the best picture quality from this teeny-tiny projector. In addition, this projector uses single-chip DLP projection technology and produces up to 600 ANSI lumens brightness.

600 ANSI lumens is ideal for using this projector in a dim room to enjoy excellent projection quality.

Although, the projection will look washed out if you plan to use it during the daytime or in a bright room. An LED bulb handles the lighting, and it’s rated to last up to 30,000 hours.

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You also get Bluetooth connectivity. You can connect plenty of Bluetooth-compatible devices making it the best LG Bluetooth projector.

However, I recommend getting a dedicated Bluetooth speaker to use alongside this projector.

The built-in 2x 1W stereo speakers are weak and offer mediocre sound quality. Hence, a dedicated Bluetooth speaker will offer better sound quality for everyday usage.

While the projector offers a manual knob to adjust the focus; however, the LG PF50KA can automatically do horizontal and vertical keystone correction for you. It saves you the hassle of setting up this LG portable projector at a new place making it truly the best battery-powered projector.

It weighs just 2.2 pounds and is much lighter than a modern lightweight laptop. Yet, it can quickly produce a 100-inch screen without any hiccups under 10 feet.

However, in my usage, I felt the sweet spot is between 60-75 inches. It’s because you get an excellent balance between color, brightness, contrast, and projection lighting.

Important Features & Functions

LG PF50KA Review: Pros & Cons

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

Compared to other best battery-powered projectors within a similar price range like the Kodak Luma 450 and Anker Nebula Solar Portable, the LG PF50KA offers higher brightness, better performance, and a lightweight design.

Moreover, there are plenty of connectivity options to connect numerous devices. Finally, it has the highest brightness output of 600 lumens when compared to its competitors. Thus you do not need a completely dark room to use this projector comfortably.

Hence, if you want a portable and compact projector that offers the best specifications and features, you wouldn’t go wrong with the LG PF50KA.

If you have any questions regarding this projector, please don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments section below.

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