The LG PF610P, which retails for $849 MSRP is a DLP LED home entertainment projector, and it is small enough to be considered transportable. It is also listed as one of the best projectors under $1,000. This LG projector utilizes a single DLP chip to deliver Full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080). The PF610P is an HDR-compatible projector featuring a 4-channel LED light engine rated to deliver 1,000 lumens of brightness for up to 30,000 hours.
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The PF610P is part of the LG CineBeam lineup of projectors designed to make front projection more accessible and appealing to a broader range of consumers.
The PF610P includes internal speakers and is a smart projector using the same ThinQ AI webOS offered in LG's lineup of smart flat-panel TVs. Like their smart TVs, the PF610P provides access to a wide range of apps. Since the PF610P is a DLP projector with an LED light engine, it also delivers years of maintenance-free operation.
The PF610P projector also supports Dolby Atmos audio for a richer, deeper, and more immersive sound. The PF610P provides an internal 6W (3W x 2) stereo system along with a 3.5 mm audio out along with one S/PDIF Optical connection. In addition to the two HDMI inputs, the projector also has two USB Type-A connectors featuring HID (Keyboard, Mouse, Gamepad connection thru USB) functionality.
LG PF610P Specs
Price
$849 MSRP
Technology
DLP (0.33" DMD)
Native Resolution
1920x1080
Brightness (Manufacturer Claim)
1,000 ANSI lumens
Contrast
150,000:1
Zoom Lens Ratio
Lens Shift
No
Lamp Life
30,000 hours
Weight
3.7 .bs
Warranty
1 Year
OVERVIEW
The PF610P is an $849 MSRP, Full HD (1920 x 1080) screen resolution projector. LG designed the PF610P to be transportable while delivering a high-quality image, allowing users to easily show movies and other entertainment anywhere with access to power.
On the Go Performance
The LG PF610P uses a Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing Projector (DLP) imaging chip to project a 120-inch diagonal image. You can project a larger image, but 120 inches is the maximum recommended size. LG has designed the PF610P to deliver a picture they refer to as cinematically immersive, whatever that means. I will be sure to let you know how immersive the image appears to me.
LED Color Quality
The LG PF610P uses an LED light source rated to produce 1,000 ANSI lumens of brightness which is not bad for such a portable projector. LG talks a lot about vivid shades and striking clarity in its marketing release. I'm pretty sure they are referring to color performance. The PF610P uses a 4 Channel LED Light Source, referring specifically to the projector's discrete Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) LEDs combined with LG's Dynamic green technology. Using these two technologies in the PF610P is designed to improve the 610P's brightness and image sharpness compared to conventional LED projectors that use three-channel LED light sources. Because of this, LG says this new LED CineBeam projector delivers more vibrant images than conventional projectors. Eliminating the traditional DLP color in favor of LED technology overcomes conventional projectors' defects such as discoloration of LCD and the irritating DLP rainbow effect.
webOS 5.0
The LG610P is a smart projector running LG's most recent webOS 5.0 platform. LG webOS 5.0 provides access to popular streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, YouTube, and many more. It is compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 and MiraCast for Android users, allowing viewers to share content from smartphones. The PF610P features a 4-corner keystone adjustment that allows users to adjust the projected image from four different points. This helps users achieve a squared image from virtually any angle. Additionally, the PF610P features a 1.195 throw ratio, allowing large screens to be projected even from close range.
On paper, the LG PF610P seems to fit a tremendous amount of performance and features into a small (8.9-inch x 7.6-inch x 2.7-inch) body combined with a mere 3.7 pounds of weight. Using this projector as an on-the-go device should not be an issue.
HIGHLIGHTS
● Price: $849 MSRP ● Smart webOS 5.0 Operating System ● Technology: DLP (4-channel LED Light Engine) ● Screen Resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 ● Brightness (Manufacturer Claim): 1,000 lumens ● Contrast: 150,000:1 ● HDR10 Support ● Lamp Life: 30,000 Hours ● Audio: Dolby Atmos Support 6W (3W+3W Stereo) ● Weight: 3.7 lbs. ● Size: 8.9-inch x 7.6-inch x 2.7-inch ● Warranty: Limited 1-year Parts & Labor
The Elite Projector offers multiple MosicGO systems, which are a portable home theater system designed for outdoor and indoor entertainment. We reviewed the MGFU-S with a MosicGO Sport that comes with everything you need for a backyard or poolside movie night or even an end-of-season camping trip.
For just $1,299, you get the projector, an adjustable tripod, 58” projector screen, and stand - not to mention carrying cases for all of it. The MGFU-S is one of the first projection systems introduced by Elite Projectors, which is a division of Elites Screens. These projector systems are now available with a variety of portable screen sizes.
Specs
Price
Technology
Native Resolution
Brightness (Manufacturer Claim)
Contrast
Zoom Lens Ratio
Lens Shift
Lamp Life
Weight
Warranty
OVERVIEW
All Elite MosicGO systems include an ultra-short throw Full HD (1,080 x 1920) DLP projector. The Osram RGB LED light source has a rated lifespan of up to 25,000 hours. If you used this projector for 3 hours a day, 7 days a week, it would take about 22 years before you reached the light engine rated life.
The Elite MosicGO is an ultra-short-throw projector with 1,000 lumens and can project an image of up to 120" diagonally. The projector may actually appear even brighter than its ANSI lumen rating because we perceive lumens coming from LED (and laser) projectors as being brighter than lamp-based projectors.
The projector has full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080), providing you with a sharp, clean image for all your entertainment needs, whether movies, TV shows or video games.
Elite offers the MosicGO projector in two variations: The MosicGO Sport and the MosicGO Lite. The MosicGO Sport has a built-in battery while the MosicGO Lite does not. The MosicGO Sport systems cost $300 more than the Lite series, but the integrated 37,200mAh Power Bank is worth it for the enhanced portability. Since it has an internal battery, you can set up this projector virtually anywhere that has solid ground.
The battery should last up to 3 hours when projecting video and up to 30 hours when using the projector to play music. You can get one good movie in, or hours of video games, before needing to charge the projector. The battery can also be used to charge a laptop or cellphone via the projector’s USB-C / USB-A port.
The MosicGO systems were originally focused on portable applications. Many customers also wanted to utilize the projector with a larger, permanently mounted screen. So, while we were in the process of reviewing the MosicGO Sport (MGFU-S), Elite Projectors launched a new system series called the MosicGO 360. These systems come with an Elite Yard Master 58” CineWhite screen and stand for portable use, as well as a fixed screen that can be permanently mounted in your home or office. They are also available in either the Sport (with battery) or Lite projector variations.
By combining the MosicGO Sport and MosicGO Lite with a variety of portable and fixed screens, Elite has 24 different system options to choose from. Since I have a couple of Elite Screens which are the right size and equipped with the right screen materials, I could also evaluate the performance of a couple of the new MosicGo Sport 360 combinations as well.
Though there are many outdoor projectors on the market, projectors and screens are rarely under the same business umbrella. That you can get a good projector and a good screen or screens under the same price tag makes this projection system unique, which is why we award the MosicGO systems a Special Interest Award.
