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With the CES 2018 event drawing closer, more tech stuff are spilling out of the LG closet. After having revealed a monolithic 88-inch 8K TV and a trio of 4K PC monitors, this time it is a 4K capable projector that the company is showing off before its debut at the CES event.
Carrying the model name HU80KA, the projector, according to LG, is designed to provide users with a superior cinematic experience without having to compromise on the display quality. LG said the projector would be able to light up a 150-inch display having 2,500 lumens. With integrated support for HDR 10, the device is also designed for the ultimate viewing experience that users can expect out of a projector.
Unfortunately, the same can’t be said of the sound quality given the two puny 7W speakers that the setup accommodates. That, however, is a small price to be paid for the portability that the projector stands for. LG said the new HU80KA is just about half the size of other UHD projectors we have in the market, which leaves barely enough room for bigger speakers though there is enough scope to add external speakers, which includes HDMI, optical or via Bluetooth.
The device also has the provision to attach an external keyboard and mouse, which should allow for additional means to control the device. Further, with the device running WebOS which has the support of most content streaming services, there shouldn’t be a dearth of content to project. That is not all as the projector is also designed to play stuff stored in a USB drive as well.
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- 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) resolution at up to 2500 lumens brightness
- Up to 150" Screen size
- HDR10 compatible
- Lg Smart TV enabled. Power Supply (Voltage, Hz) - 100V – 240V at 50~60 Hz (PSU Built-in)
- Bluetooth sound Out.Power Consumption:280W (Max)
The HU80KA projector also sports a convenient tower shape which LG said can be placed just about anywhere to project content on to a suitable surface. It can even be hung from the ceiling as well, besides the usual provision to position it on a table or on the floor. In fact, LG claims the ease with which the HU80KA projector can be used and installed happens to be the biggest USP of the device.
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LG CineBeam S PU615U 4K UHD Ultra Short Throw Smart Projector, Auto Screen Adjustment, up to 100” Projection, up to DCI-P3 154%, 450,000:1 Contrast, Speakers with Dolby Atmos, HDR10, HDMI, USB, HID
- Ultra-Short Throw Display for a 4K Cinematic Experience - Get big-screen, 4K entertainment in small spaces with this ultra-short throw projector. Featuring triple laser projection, smart streaming, and Dolby Atmos sound—all in a compact, stylish design.
- 4K Clarity with Color that Pops - Experience 4K UHD resolution with stunning clarity and sharp detail—even on a 100" screen. Up to 154% DCI-P3 color gamut and 450,000:1 contrast ratio deliver vibrant color and deep contrast for a rich, cinematic viewing experience.
- Compact Stylish Design that Fits Your Space - Sleek, minimal, and compact at just 4.3" x 6.3" x 6.3", the CineBeam S fits easily into any space—delivering big-screen performance without dominating your room or your setup.
- Scenes Explode with Stunning Color - Bring every scene to life with vibrant, bold color. With up to 154% DCI-P3 color gamut, the CineBeam S projector delivers rich tones and deeper hues—so movies, games, and streaming content look stunning.
- Laser-Focused Color - Experience next-level color with triple laser projection. Using separate red, green, and blue lasers, the CineBeam S projector delivers bold color, exceptional brightness, and a wider gamut—ideal for rich, immersive visuals.
Price though remains a mystery which however is hardly surprising as LG surely would be keeping that for revelation during the CES. However, the company did say it is going to be affordable though we got to wait for a few more days to find out what LG’s yardstick is going to be for that.
Quick Recap
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- 4K UHD (3840x2160) Display.HDCP 2.2.HDCP 2.2
- Up to 2700 ANSI Lumens brightness - laser projector (Class 1 laser)
- Display a 120” Screen from just 7. 2 inch away from projector surface
- LG webOS lite. Use the included Magic Remote on this LG CineBeam projector to access LG’s webOS smart TV operating system for all your favorite content streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and VUDU.
- Alexa Built-In. Noise-26↓ / 28↓ / 30dB(A)↓
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