Forward of final yr’s CES expo, Samsung launched a “one-of-a-kind projector” referred to as the Freestyle that ditched the acquainted boxy housing for a classy cylinder. Now LG has joined the occasion with a brand new CineBeam that goes 4K as a substitute of 1080p.
The LG CineBeam PU700R’s “intuitive and interior-friendly design” does not precisely mirror the Freestyle, carrying an elliptic face reasonably than a circle, however it’s fairly shut.
The DLP projector can throw 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) visuals at as much as 120 diagonal inches, and its RGB LED gentle supply places out as much as 1,000 ANSI lumens, with LG cooking in optimized brightness ranges for daylight-friendly viewing with no need to shut the blinds. Distinction is reported to be 150,000:1, and there is help for HDR10 and HLG content material, too.
The comparatively chunky cradle it is mounted to permit for straightforward adjustment over 90 levels for placement flexibility, with 4/9/15-point keystone correction and Auto Display Adjustment – which aligns, focuses and tweaks the picture for optimum viewing – serving to issues alongside.
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The projector sports activities HDMI and USB inputs for cabled connectivity, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are included with help for display sharing and AirPlay 2, and there is a single 5-W speaker – however the unit can pair with as much as two Bluetooth-enabled audio system on the similar time for stereo potential.
Leisure is served up through LG’s Good webOS platform, which incorporates entry to apps like Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney Plus and YouTube (no point out of native Netflix although). Upward-firing temper lighting is out there through the cradle’s base, and projected photographs can enliven a plain wall with digital wallpaper.
Its 6.4 x 12 x 5.7-in (162.5 x 304.8 x 144.7-mm) proportions and weight of 6.8 lb (3 kg) do match with LG’s transportable pitch, however the projector does not characteristic a built-in battery so a close-by wall outlet will nonetheless must be figured in to placement decisions.
The CineBeam PU700R is on sale now for US$1,699.99, together with a backlit distant. Purchases earlier than June 11 include a free LG XBoom 360 Bluetooth speaker.
Product web page: PU700R
