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LG CineBeam 4K UHD Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors: HU915QE $3299, HU715Q

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Buydig has LG CineBeam HU715Q 4K UHD DLP Ultra Short Throw Laser Smart Projector on sale for $2996.99 - $1347.99 w/ promo code SYJ at checkout = $1649. Shipping is free.

Buydig has LG CineBeam HU915QE Premium 4K UHD Laser UST Projector on sale for $4496.99 - $1197.99 w/ promo code SYJ at checkout = $3299. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • HU715Q
    • Brightness of 2500 ANSI Lumens
    • 4K UHD On-Screen Resolution via XPR
    • Integrated Wi-Fi, Web Browser, ThinQ OS
    • AirPlay 2 & Miracast Screen Sharing
    • Bluetooth Connectivity
    • 3x HDMI & 2x USB Inputs
    • HDR10 & HLG Compatible
    • Dual Built-In 20-Watt Speakers
  • HU915QE
    • Real 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
    • 0.19 Ultra Short Throw Ratio
    • 3,700 ANSI Lumens Brightness
    • LG webOS 6.0
    • 2.2Ch 40W Sound
    • Netflix, You Tube, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV
    • HDR 10, HLG, HGiG
    • 3x HDMI & 2x USB Inputs

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Buydig has LG CineBeam HU715Q 4K UHD DLP Ultra Short Throw Laser Smart Projector on sale for $2996.99 - $1347.99 w/ promo code SYJ at checkout = $1649. Shipping is free.

Buydig has LG CineBeam HU915QE Premium 4K UHD Laser UST Projector on sale for $4496.99 - $1197.99 w/ promo code SYJ at checkout = $3299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

About this Item:
  • HU715Q
    • Brightness of 2500 ANSI Lumens
    • 4K UHD On-Screen Resolution via XPR
    • Integrated Wi-Fi, Web Browser, ThinQ OS
    • AirPlay 2 & Miracast Screen Sharing
    • Bluetooth Connectivity
    • 3x HDMI & 2x USB Inputs
    • HDR10 & HLG Compatible
    • Dual Built-In 20-Watt Speakers
  • HU915QE
    • Real 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
    • 0.19 Ultra Short Throw Ratio
    • 3,700 ANSI Lumens Brightness
    • LG webOS 6.0
    • 2.2Ch 40W Sound
    • Netflix, You Tube, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV
    • HDR 10, HLG, HGiG
    • 3x HDMI & 2x USB Inputs

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this product:
    • LG 1 Year Warranty
  • About this store:
    • You can view Buydig's Return Policy here. (45-Day Returns)
  • Additional Note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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peter_parker
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What are you possibly expecting as an answer? They are very different technologies.

You get a UST projector for a massive 110" or so screen. Either that, or because you don't want a big black rectangle in your living room at all times when your TV is off, and want some retractable screen for aesthetic reasons (our own case). You don't buy it to compete with an OLED TV in pure picture quality in normal conditions. It's a different use case. Even an 85" OLED TV would be like half the size you'd want to project with this. The beauty of UST is the size and scale. OLED TV's, even big ones, can't compete. Nor can UST compete with the inky blacks of OLED.
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armedmetallica
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Anyone getting this - make sure you get an ALR screen, designed for UST. makes a WORLD of difference. These are NOT oled quality - but when you get a 120" image - you'll love it.

They approach a good LED screen. Most people can't tell if it's a projector or a TV.

The screen I got was from XY Screens, it came from china, and cost about $1,100 in 2019 - I do not know what the prices are today, but despite covidflation, i believe the prices are far lower today for that type of screen.

I have the Vava version of this - which is pixel shifted 4K and a color wheel, with an antiquated UI and no harmony support or any automation capable. So an upgraded device always has my eye.

Edit - mine is literally covering a 3 panel (north facing) window.
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I would disagree with all three of you, depends on your situation, and use case. I watch most of my TV during the evening hours in which ambient light is already decreasing. Currently have a Optoma CinemaX D2 (prioritize gaming and 3-D), I have it positioned against a flat white wall projecting a full 120" image. Everyone whos comes to see it has been blown away, including people who own OLED TV's and the many variants. While the ALR screen will help you squeeze every bit of performance out of the projector and help with image quality its only needed if your literally in a room that has light coming in from every possible side. I also use it during the early afternoon on weekends and besides closing the blind closest to the wall, I leave the rest of the room alone and it still looks good without a screen.
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Jan 23, 2024 4:23 PM
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EnterTheChamberJan 23, 2024 4:23 PM
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Quote from fidelity :
You do not need an ALR screen if you have a light-controlled room. In your situation, it would be a must, but not for everyone.
You should absolutely plan to purchase an ALR screen for an UST projector. Hisense comes as a combo. Setup is a pain to get right so to minimize the halo around the screen. Costco includes professional installation- which I would recommend because it's not for the faint of heart.

I've had a Hisense UST for 3 years now and it's amazing for 100" screen- if you have the room for it. My main criteria on a domicile purchase now is where am I putting the UST... Hisense PX1-PRO
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PeteyTheStrikerJan 23, 2024 5:10 PM
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Quote from spec2 :
The reason you buy this or any other projector is because either have a room where a 85"+ screen would be awkward to install or you want a more affordable solution for something bigger than 85". Otherwise you can get an 85" TV for much less.

Keep in mind with this or any other projector you need a proper screen which will set you back another $2K+ depending on size, brand, material (will it be placed in a 100% dark room or 50% ambient light, etc.).

Also 4K projectors at this price point are not native 4K. It's pixel shifted. To get a projector with native 4K you are looking at $6K+, emphasis on the plus -- still inexpensive compared to 110"+ TVs.
Quote from armedmetallica :
Anyone getting this - make sure you get an ALR screen, designed for UST. makes a WORLD of difference. These are NOT oled quality - but when you get a 120" image - you'll love it.

They approach a good LED screen. Most people can't tell if it's a projector or a TV.

The screen I got was from XY Screens, it came from china, and cost about $1,100 in 2019 - I do not know what the prices are today, but despite covidflation, i believe the prices are far lower today for that type of screen.

I have the Vava version of this - which is pixel shifted 4K and a color wheel, with an antiquated UI and no harmony support or any automation capable. So an upgraded device always has my eye.

Edit - mine is literally covering a 3 panel (north facing) window.
Quote from doskoooo :
You should absolutely plan to purchase an ALR screen for an UST projector. Hisense comes as a combo. Setup is a pain to get right so to minimize the halo around the screen. Costco includes professional installation- which I would recommend because it's not for the faint of heart.

I've had a Hisense UST for 3 years now and it's amazing for 100" screen- if you have the room for it. My main criteria on a domicile purchase now is where am I putting the UST... Hisense PX1-PRO
I would disagree with all three of you, depends on your situation, and use case. I watch most of my TV during the evening hours in which ambient light is already decreasing. Currently have a Optoma CinemaX D2 (prioritize gaming and 3-D), I have it positioned against a flat white wall projecting a full 120" image. Everyone whos comes to see it has been blown away, including people who own OLED TV's and the many variants. While the ALR screen will help you squeeze every bit of performance out of the projector and help with image quality its only needed if your literally in a room that has light coming in from every possible side. I also use it during the early afternoon on weekends and besides closing the blind closest to the wall, I leave the rest of the room alone and it still looks good without a screen.
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Jan 23, 2024 5:53 PM
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George3914Jan 23, 2024 5:53 PM
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Does either projector have a decent low latency game mode? That's my complaint with my current LG short throw projector
Jan 23, 2024 5:54 PM
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vsandeepgJan 23, 2024 5:54 PM
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Any reviews from Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs LG CineBeam HU715Q
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Maverick1776Jan 23, 2024 6:04 PM
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Quote from JohnMagsm :
And compared to an OLED TV?
Nothing competes with OLED. Currently there isn't anything to match the brightness and contrast that OLED offers. The downside is price. It's slowly coming down as more companies build their own.
QLED is great for brightness paired with local or full array dimming zones. But still falls short on the blacks that OLED produces.
To put true black into perspective, OLED makes it look like that particular area of your screen is turned off. Almost as if no lighting is coming through. This is evident when watching widescreen movies. The black bars at the top and bottom literally look like they are off. Not grey, not dark black, but off.

Projectors on the other hand have the ability to scale to large screens. Rear projectors are still decent today, but ultra short throw units cast better brightness and contrast. Paired with a high gain reflective screen, and you get a brilliant picture. Not cheap though.
It's also the only technology where you can still watch 3D movies, if the projector supports it.

As you can see, each tech has their pros and cons. Realistically when OLED starts making panels that are 100"+ and they aren't $30,000.
It will be difficult to imagine why you would choose a short throw projector.
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Quote from JuJuCoCo :
This or Sony XW5000ES?
I was wondering the same and did some comparison and came with few of the below differences....Sony XW5000ES vs LG HU715Q one....
Below are the differences between LG vs Sony:
Pixel Shifted 4K vs Native 4K (major difference)
2500 vs 2000 lumens
Short Throw vs Long Throw (major difference - would be constraint for some people who don't have enough space to project and install)
No built-in speakers vs Built-in Speakers

A full comparison can be found on this website:
https://versus.com/en/lg-cinebeam...l-xw5000es

Personal observation:
A friend of mine got the Sony XW5000ES projector; the resolution and the picture quality were much better and stunning when compared to the VAVA projector which was a Pixel Shifted 4K projector that another friend got...the VAVA picture had lower resolution and somehow looked washed out when compared to the Sony one.
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Quote from CGratuit :
How does the HU715Q compare to Awol ltv-3000?
no 3d....deal killer
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker :
I would disagree with all three of you, depends on your situation, and use case. I watch most of my TV during the evening hours in which ambient light is already decreasing. Currently have a Optoma CinemaX D2 (prioritize gaming and 3-D), I have it positioned against a flat white wall projecting a full 120" image. Everyone whos comes to see it has been blown away, including people who own OLED TV's and the many variants. While the ALR screen will help you squeeze every bit of performance out of the projector and help with image quality its only needed if your literally in a room that has light coming in from every possible side. I also use it during the early afternoon on weekends and besides closing the blind closest to the wall, I leave the rest of the room alone and it still looks good without a screen.
But why wouldn't you want it to look GREAT?

I've had my VAVA projector in two houses now, and in both, the ALR screen is such a big difference I can't imagine going without a screen.

One room was darker than the other - but either way the image quality w. screen is a big jump. I thought it good looked on the wall, then got a regular screen - thought it got better, then got the ALR screen - and it was night and day difference.
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armedmetallicaJan 23, 2024 8:30 PM
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Quote from fidelity :
You do not need an ALR screen if you have a light-controlled room. In your situation, it would be a must, but not for everyone.
I disagree - I've had it in another room - even in a light controlled room - it's literally a night and day difference. But if you are strapped for cash, sure ... then again at that point, just buy a $2,000 TV and call it a day.
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Quote from armedmetallica :
I disagree - I've had it in another room - even in a light controlled room - it's literally a night and day difference. But if you are strapped for cash, sure ... then again at that point, just buy a $2,000 TV and call it a day.
Light controlled room means you can make the room totally dark, so ALR screen will not be any better and a waste of money *if* you plan on watching all of your tv with the lights off.

If you plan on using lights, the more there are the more the ALR screen makes a difference.
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PeteyTheStrikerJan 23, 2024 8:38 PM
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Quote from armedmetallica :
But why wouldn't you want it to look GREAT?

I've had my VAVA projector in two houses now, and in both, the ALR screen is such a big difference I can't imagine going without a screen.

One room was darker than the other - but either way the image quality w. screen is a big jump. I thought it good looked on the wall, then got a regular screen - thought it got better, then got the ALR screen - and it was night and day difference.
I seen the before and after with an ALR screen and honestly I was not impressed. If the screen was like $100-$200 sure why not, but spending $500+ is ridiculous for what you get. If you have a good projector it can do without an ALR screen if you have a flat wall with no imperfections and B not flooded with ambient light. My projector has more than enough lumens to compensate for the average amount of ambient light I get in the room and it already looks great.
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armedmetallicaJan 23, 2024 8:57 PM
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker :
I seen the before and after with an ALR screen and honestly I was not impressed. If the screen was like $100-$200 sure why not, but spending $500+ is ridiculous for what you get. If you have a good projector it can do without an ALR screen if you have a flat wall with no imperfections and B not flooded with ambient light. My projector has more than enough lumens to compensate for the average amount of ambient light I get in the room and it already looks great.
if you live anywhere near me, I would personally host you and change your mind. Not sure what type of screen you've seen - but might has made a significant difference. Of course I won't take it down to show you what it looks like on the wall (I don't have another wall to shine it on), but if you see the screen and aren't blown away, something is wrong.
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Jan 23, 2024 9:06 PM
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WheresTheDeal4RealJan 23, 2024 9:06 PM
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If this was ultra long throw, it would be a no-brainer…
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Mrbiggs305Jan 23, 2024 11:09 PM
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Quote from Heisenberg2 :
Any recommendations for best Non-ALR screen ??
I'm using a 120" silver ticket grey screen for my ust. If you plan on going this route, inspect your screen closely. Mine had light yellow spots on it. It was very hard to see but it was all over. Sent them pictures and they sent me a replacement screen pretty fast

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Quote from armedmetallica :
if you live anywhere near me, I would personally host you and change your mind. Not sure what type of screen you've seen - but might has made a significant difference. Of course I won't take it down to show you what it looks like on the wall (I don't have another wall to shine it on), but if you see the screen and aren't blown away, something is wrong.
This is where I miss the ultimate electronics, circuit city, and etc. they would probably have displays setup. Would like to see the difference in screens. Pictures online does it no justice

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