LG CineBeam PF50KA
MSRP$699
| Brand | LG · CineBeam |
| Type | Portable |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | June 2018 |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source type | LED |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 600 |
| Throw ratio | 1.4:1 |
A portable single-chip DLP LED projector with 1920x1080 output through XPR pixel shifting, a built-in battery and LG's webOS 3.5 smart platform. It has two HDMI inputs, a USB-C port with power delivery and DisplayPort alternate mode, a manual-focus fixed lens and vertical auto keystone.
Data sheet
Picture
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Pixel shift | Other | |
| Addressable resolution | 1920 × 1080 | |
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 8 bit | |
| Colour management system | 6-axis | |
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 60 Hz |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.4:1 | |
| Projection distance table | 25″: 0.79 m · 30″: 0.95 m · 40″: 1.27 m · 50″: 1.58 m · 60″: 1.9 m · 70″: 2.22 m · 80″: 2.53 m · 90″: 2.85 m · 100″: 3.18 m 16:9 screen sizes in inches; distance per the manual's table, which may differ with the installation environment | 16:9 screen sizes in inches; distance per the manual's table, which may differ with the installation environment |
| Zoom type | None | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Fixed offset | 100% | |
| Image size range | 25–100 in |
Light source
| Light source type | LED | |
| Light source detail | RGB LED | |
| Light source life | Rated: 30,000 h | |
| Warm-up time | 10 s | |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 600 | |
| Claimed brightness unit | Unspecified |
Audio
| Speaker power | 2 W | |
| Speaker count | 2 | |
| Audio channels | Stereo | |
| DTS | Yes | |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes |
Inputs, control & connectivity
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1080 | |
| HDMI port count | 2 | |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 26.97–67.5 kHz | |
| USB-C video (DP Alt Mode) | Yes | |
| USB media playback | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
Firmware / software
| Smart OS | webOS | |
| OS version | 3.5 | |
| Netflix | Native | |
| Casting | Miracast, DLNA |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | |
| Power consumption (max) | 65 W | |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | |
| Power supply | External brick | |
| Battery runtime | 150 min | |
| USB-C PD input | 40 W | |
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Eco: 23 dB(A) · Normal: 24 dB(A) · High brightness: 30 dB(A) |
Physical & installation
| Width | 170 mm | |
| Depth | 170 mm | |
| Height | 49 mm | |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | |
| Colours / finishes | White | |
| Tripod socket | Yes |
Support & ownership
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr | |
| User manual | https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFile?fileId=706s0RnzvHHxeWbPCbxgw | |
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, ETL |
In the box
| Remote type | IR |
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the CineBeam PF50KA needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.4:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, US | 🇺🇸 US | ASIN | B07BHRRWH5 |
| UPC | 719192624375 | ||
| MPN | PF50KA.AUSZ | ||
| All variants | 🇺🇸 US | Model number | PF50KA-NA |
Reviews
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2024 | LG CineBeam PF50KA Review | RTINGS |
