LG’s new ultra-short throw (UST) 4K laser projector, the CineBeam HU915QE, sets some impressive new standards with a claimed brightness of 3,700 lumens and the ability to set it up to 2.2 inches from a wall. At that distance, it can create a 90-inch image, but if you move it a little further, to a distance of 7.2 inches, the image size can increase to 120 inches. We’re still waiting to hear how much LG wants for the HU915QE, but the company says it will be available to order before the end of June 2022.
UST projectors are the perfect solution for those who want super large image sizes for movies, sports and games and don’t want to struggle with a projector placed in the middle of the room or hanging from the ceiling. LG is no stranger to laser-powered UST projectors and has produced several models over the past few years. The HU915QE is LG’s second and most advanced UST projector to be announced in 2022 – it follows the previously released CineBeam HU715Q, which offers just 2,500 lumens.
A couple looks at an image displayed by the LG CineBeam HU915QE Ultra Short Throw 4K Laser Projector.
LG CineBeam HU915QE Ultra Short Throw 4K Laser Projector next to a woman.
Notable features of the HU915QE include a triple laser system that uses an independent light source for each primary color (RGB), helping the projector achieve its high brightness levels and 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. LG claims that the HU915QE will offer more vivid images than the HU715Q in daylight.
CineBeam supports 4K HDR and has several technologies built in to optimize the displayed image, including HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping, which evaluates and adjusts the brightness of each video frame, a Brightness Optimizer, which calibrates brightness based on ambient light conditions and an adaptive contrast system, which makes scene-by-scene contrast adjustments.
The HU915QE comes with three HDMI inputs and supports HDMI eARC, but LG hasn’t mentioned any advanced HDMI 2.1 features that will appeal to gamers, like 4K gaming at 120Hz.
The projector is also a smart TV running LG’s webOS software, which has a range of streaming services built-in, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube and Apple TV. It also supports screen mirroring, Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth connectivity.
Audio-wise, the CineBeam has a built-in 2.2-channel, 40-watt speaker system that can be expanded using two LG Bluetooth speakers, but LG hasn’t listed Dolby Atmos support, suggesting that to be able to To do this, you’ll need a Dolby Atmos-enabled A/V receiver or Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar with an HDMI input for 4K/HDR pass-through to the projector.
