LG Announces Shipping for 2 Sub-$3,000 4K Projectors With WebOS

LG is shipping two sub-$3,000 4K CineBeam projectors with 2,000,000:1 contrast radio and keystone correction, it said Monday. The line starts with the $2,499 HU710Q, which uses a wheel-less hybrid laser to deliver 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness via laser-LED technology. The step-up HU715Q ultra-short-throw projector ($2,999) generates 2,500 ANSI lumens of brightness using a laser light source. Both light sources are rated for 20,000 hours of use. The projectors have a brightness optimizer to adjust to ambient light conditions, dynamic tone mapping to support HDR performance, Filmmaker Mode and LG’s webOS smart platform for access to streaming services. The HU715Q has built-in quad woofers and 2.2-channel, 20-watt-per-channel stereo sound, up from the HU710Q's 5-watt-per-channel audio. The higher end unit can connect wirelessly to one or two Bluetooth speakers for a surround-sound experience, the company said; it guarantees compatibility only with LG Bluetooth speakers.