LG PF50KA vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST
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Choosing between the LG PF50KA and Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
Looking at overall performance dimensions: The LG PF50KA scores higher in value. The Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST leads in video quality, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
The Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the LG PF50KA may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
LG PF50KA
Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST
Value98 vs 97
Video Quality0 vs 36
Form Factor50 vs 93
Room Fit50 vs 91
Simplicity30 vs 30
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.99 | N/A |
| Native Resolution | — | 1080p |
| Technology | — | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | — | 0.18 |
| Throw Ratio Max | — | 0.18 |
| Lens Shift V | — | — |
| Lens Shift H | — | — |
| ANSI Lumens | — | 650 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 2500000:1 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | — | — |
| Lamp Life | — | 20000hrs |
| Light Source | — | rgb_laser |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | — | Yes |
| Chip Size | — | — |
| Color Depth | — | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | — | — |
| Zoom Type | — | Fixed |
| Focus Type | — | Motorized |
| Noise (Normal) | — | 35dB |
| Noise (Eco) | — | 30dB |
| Power Draw | — | 85W |
| HDMI Inputs | — | 1 |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.0 |
| 3D Support | — | No |
| Built-in Speaker | — | Yes |
| Speaker Power | — | 20W |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Streaming Apps | — | Yes |
| Lens Memory | — | No |
| 12V Trigger | — | No |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Frame Interpolation | — | No |
| Native Aspect | — | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Native Resolution: LG PF50KA at — vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST at 1080p
- Technology: LG PF50KA at — vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST at DLP
- Throw Ratio Min: LG PF50KA at — vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST at 0.18
- Throw Ratio Max: LG PF50KA at — vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST at 0.18
- ANSI Lumens: LG PF50KA at — vs Optoma Photon Go ML1080UST at 650
