LG HU915QE CineBeam Review 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector

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See why the LG HU915QE CineBeam laser TV is quite possibly the best UST projector available in this first look video review. This triple laser, super bright, 3700 lumen, ultra short throw projector is absolutely amazing lights on and off. If you're thinking about buying a laser TV for your living room you should be looking at the new LG CineBeam HU915QE UST.
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[@trendyprojectors4743]

First of all ProjectorScreen is getting good popularity these days for in-depth content supported with good looking images.

[@ProjectorScreen]

Thank you very much

[@ZeeLover123]

Didn’t show us the full brightness mode?

[@_sky_3123]

I hope we will one day have projectros like these for gaming, 4k/120FPS with low latency. (Brightness will hopefully also improve by then)

[@jerrychan3569]

Thank you for the video, any comparison video later for HU915QE vs Samsung LSP9T?

[@ProjectorScreen]

We will be doing one soon, but likely you will see a written article comparing the two (with footage comparison) on our blog before we publish the "real" shootout video www.projectorscreen.com/blog?tags=262

[@TonELowq]

How would you compare this to the Samsung LSP9T? I am torn between the two. What do you recommend?

[@ProjectorScreen]

I am more familiar with the HU915QB against the LSP9T as they were side by side in our recent LaserTV : www.projectorscreen.com/blog/2022-laser-tv-showdown-ultra-short-throw-projector-shootout TLDR; The HU915QB beat the LSP9T

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Looking good. I may have to make a review.

[@ProjectorScreen]

Do it! You’re better on camera than I am 😘

[@Nagarjunapathuri]

Are you reviewing Awol vision ltv 3000? If so please compare and give your thoughts with regard to Formovie theatre.

[@ProjectorScreen]

The Formovie Theater will continue to beat anything that AWOL produces. The 3000 appears to just be a dimmer version of the 3500 and with the reduction of brightness it loses it biggest strength.

[@Nagarjunapathuri]

@@ProjectorScreen so out of all UST’s that you reviewed and also i saw some reviews that came out after your Showdown are summarizing formovie theatre is best of all? Even when compared with this LG HU915QE, but this has HDMI 2.1 post and what differences that make this superior or formovie theatre superior and what key things that we need to note while buying any UST?

[@ProjectorScreen]

@@Nagarjunapathuri I wouldn't say the Formovie Theater is the "best of all" , but I would say it certainly provides the best bang for the buck. The HU915QB is the only model I would say right now could be considered better from an image quality standpoint as it has the best contrast ratio and black levels of any UST currently. It and the QE however have a more narrow color gamut than the Formovie and cost 2x as much. There are certain features such as HDMI 2.1 that if are crucial to a person, could make one UST a "better choice" over others that may have superior properties in other areas.

[@Nagarjunapathuri]

@@ProjectorScreen got it, thanks for the info, in your view which are the best 5 UST in all aspects with out considering the price?

[@ProjectorScreen]

@@Nagarjunapathuri I'll bit and give you my 3 favorites right now: LG HU915QB, Formovie Theater, Epson LS800. There will be another LaserTV Showdown next month, so we will be adding the new models from various brands and seeing what the panel of judges think as well.

[@romeoquintero6628]

Awesome review wow . Does it have edge blending option. And how is this compared to the new AWOL vision UST??? Thank and have a great day

[@ProjectorScreen]

Thanks! No edge blending that I am aware of, but we’ll take a deeper look. We will be doing a shootout video between these two very soon. What I can tell you is that the LG has better contrast, but the AWOL can be much better calibrated and has a wider fl color gamut. You’ll have to wait for the video for more ;)

[@KingMontmorency]

This looks like a great projector. For my space I'd need to project a slightly smaller (approximately 80") picture in the higher portion of the projection zone (there is a light switch on my projection wall that means my projection needs to start around 18" above the stand). But I can't find anything on cropping or making the image smaller than 90". In your experience setting up this projector, can it project 75" or 80" in any region of its throw or would the only way to get a smaller output be to somehow mount it closer to the screen...

[@ProjectorScreen]

You would have to position it closer to the screen and if you go smaller than the projectors stated image range, you may lose some focus/sharpness.

[@ManivannanKN]

Can this be used in 150 inch screen? It says upto 120inch but i have a 150 inch screen. What projector would you recommend for the 150inch screen with this price range. Thanks in Advance.

[@ProjectorScreen]

It would not retain focus at the 150” size. The Formovie Theater is the most popular and highly rated UST that supports 150”.

[@rob9019]

Great video. Thanks. Would you know if the input lag measured in game mode or standard mode?

[@ProjectorScreen]

I’ve got to assume it’s game mode but I will try to confirm with LG.

[@rob9019]

@@ProjectorScreen that would be very helpful. Thank you.

[@m1dkn1ght]

Is there speckle? And why is the lower lumen variant more expensive if it has less lumens?

[@DanielRechberg]

I also wonder why the lower lumen variant is more expensive... seems to be exactly the same except lumens and that its black.

[@ProjectorScreen]

@@DanielRechberg Based on what we've read from another reviewer that has the black unit; they got a higher contrast reading. Our black unit is on the way and we will be comparing it to the white once we receive.

[@ProjectorScreen]

All triple laser units have some speckle. This has less than the comparably priced Samsung LSP9T

[@DanielRechberg]

​@@ProjectorScreen thanks for the reply! I also found this: "This sibling projector is essentially the same but differs in some key respects. Along with coming in black chassis, it is spec'd at a lower 3,000 ANSI lumens output. This lower brightness should hopefully help it not only reach deeper blacks for more demanding home theater environments, but it also allows LG to expand the color gamut to something beyond 100% DCI-P3, rather than the 94% DCI-P3 achieved by the HU915QE. in this case I still think the QE version is better except you are only watching in controlled home cinema environment, then the 10%-20% bigger color gamut may be more important to you.

[@ProjectorScreen]

@@DanielRechberg I agree about bright room viewing and the QE as a "tv replacement" whereas the QB is more for a dedicated cinema room. Supposedly our QB unit is on the way and we will get that measured/tested and put it side by side with the QE as well.

[@bhavyajain2427]

Does formovie theatre gives direct competition to this projector?

[@ProjectorScreen]

The LG will have superior contrast, that is for sure. That being said it is also 2x the price. We do plan on putting these two projectors head-to-head in an upcoming shootout video, so stay tuned!

[@waynasgold9220]

Witch one is better the Awol Vision LTV 3500 or this new LG model??? Blacks levels and brightness??

[@ProjectorScreen]

The new LG is both brighter and has better contrast, but that doesn’t necessarily make it better. Stay tuned for these two to go head-to-head in our shootout series very soon!

[@michael-4k4000]

How do you compare this to the Samsung LS9?

[@ProjectorScreen]

I think this beats the Samsung, and the judges at the LaserTV Showdown thought its sibling, the HU915QB kicked it's butt as well: www.projectorscreen.com/blog/2022-laser-tv-showdown-ultra-short-throw-projector-shootout

[@davelink88]

Does it make the same annoying laser noise as the hu85la?

[@ProjectorScreen]

That coil whine is not present in this new model.

[@davelink88]

@@ProjectorScreen Thank you so much. I almost bought the Samsung LSP9 but in general i prefer the LG‘s look. Did they also work on the fan noise?

[@walterverbeeck6929]

The Samsung 'The Premiere LSP9T' can't stay behind now al know brands bringing new models on to the marked. Do you know if Samsung will bring a new 2022 models on the marked? And do you know if the HU915QE CineBeam can be updated with Dolby Vision in the future?

[@ProjectorScreen]

If Samsung has anything new, we may see it at either CEDIA in September or CES in January. I’ve heard nothing about DV on the HU915QE, but you may be able to hack it with Dave Harper’s Mad Fury LLDV trick. Dave and I will be doing a bunch of testing with the Mad Fury’s and the various USTs to show how it handles DV and what the differences in image look like.

[@walterverbeeck6929]

@@ProjectorScreen Thank you for the fast reaction. Hisense says they gonna add Dolby Vision on some models, the Hisense 100L9G-B12 and the PX1-PRO.I'm Curious how much that will improve the picture quality, compared with the new LG HU915QE and the new VAVA that only have HDR+.

[@michaelcollins4468]

The pictures shown here actually look better than the stills shown in the review posted on your blog. Was anything special done to the projector prior to filming? Specifically, I’m impressed with the contrast!

[@ProjectorScreen]

We used a different camera for video than we did the stills

[@Wasthatreal76]

How good is this compared with Hisense l9g?

[@ProjectorScreen]

It has superior black levels but inferior color and not able to calibrate as well as the L9G. Both of these will be going head to head in our upcoming LaserTV Showdown this summer.

[@Jeffreyjackson04]

Im in the market for a Laser TV / UST in the premium budget line -- If you were getting your first Premium setup, would it be better to go with the LG HU915 or the HisenseL9G in your opinion?

[@ProjectorScreen]

The L9 is a better "value" but the 915 at a much higher price point, does have its advantages, especially in terms of contrast. We'd be happy to get into greater detail with you about the options - give us a call at 1-888-392-4814

[@ryanorth3103]

Which projector do you feel is the best? I've never actually seen a projector play othet then the movies obviously...I've been researching alot and still unsure of which one to get. How does it compare to a TV as far as quality? Is it really that far off?

[@ProjectorScreen]

Check out the results of our recent LaserTV Showdown: www.projectorscreen.com/blog/2022-laser-tv-showdown-ultra-short-throw-projector-shootout

[@nitinthakur4407]

This one Vs Awol vision LTV 3500 which one is better image quality plz plz reply

[@ProjectorScreen]

We will be doing a shootout video between these two very soon. What I can tell you is that the LG has better contrast, but the AWOL can be much better calibrated and has a wider fl color gamut. You’ll have to wait for the video for more ;)

[@nitinthakur4407]

@@ProjectorScreen it's a long time waiting bro 🙏🏻 more than a month I'm waiting for comparison video

[@TuongNguyen-mx9nu]

I have a spectra vantage 120" paired with an LG HU915QE and it looks dim even at night. I tried playing around with the picture settings and it still looks dim. Not sure what to do, any advice?

[@ProjectorScreen]

You may have the screen installed upside down as you should have a bright image with that combination

[@TuongNguyen-mx9nu]

@@ProjectorScreen that's what I figured, thanks for confirming!

[@ProjectorScreen]

@@TuongNguyen-mx9nu Excellent, I am glad that we were able to help. Happy with it now? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

[@TuongNguyen-mx9nu]

@@ProjectorScreen yes! The screen was upside down and when flipped right side up, the image quality is amazing! I sometimes forget I'm watching on a projector and not a TV. This is my first UST projector and it's a bit tricky to align. It's 95% dialed in right now and I'm ok with that. Thanks for the help!

[@schniedelwutz368]

would a comparison with the Fengmi Formovie T1 (global version) please be possible?

[@ProjectorScreen]

We will have both of these items in our LaserTV Showdown this summer and will publish video to this channel as well as our blog @ ProjectorScreen.com

[@danielmai4063]

Hello How’s the fan noise?

[@ProjectorScreen]

Not noticeable with any sort of audio playing. It doesn’t have the cool whine that it’s predecessor, the HU85LA was known to have.

[@danielmai4063]

@@ProjectorScreen Thank you!!

[@gx12]

It would be great if you could review some high contrast screens. Which screen has the best black levels? Grey, state, black diamond. How many lumens do you actually need to make a black screen work?

[@ProjectorScreen]

None of those would work with a UST projector. When it comes to UST ALR, the Spectra Projection Vantage that we are using is in our opinion the best performance for the money and is what we use in our showrooms.

[@gx12]

@@ProjectorScreen Oh, I didn’t mean for a UST, I meant for regular or short throw projectors- this was just the last video I watched. 🤙

[@ProjectorScreen]

@@gx12 Gotcha! Perhaps we will ;)

[@jinUAE]

So impressive indeed!

[@davidlyttle7372]

Hi, I get a bit confused with a ratio of 2700 to 1 contrast ratio when others have 1 million to 1 . is this a different type of measurement rating?

[@ProjectorScreen]

Crazy inflated contrast measurements like 1,000,000:1 are meaningless marketing jargon. Ansi, native or sequential contrast readings such as what we measured at 2,700:1 are far more accurate and provide a realistic representation of the contrast that a projector can put out.

[@paullauren6057]

How about XGIMI AURA?

[@ProjectorScreen]

We are working on an Aura review right now

[@MiguelAngel-qt2em]

Not have ANTENA-TV tdt-satelital, A big mistake🤮🤮🤮 YOU see by APP...ok. But... if I don't have Internet, and If I lose my connection_??😭

[@Luke-qs2cg]

Why can't we get accuracy from 3000+ lumen light cannons? It's always down in the 2k range for the best picture. Still waiting for a proper light cannon ust for living room 120" duty. Not currently happy with my lsp9t. Brightness is needed in projection. Tv's are just so many leagues and bounds ahead in terms of color saturation, volume, and brightness, along with gaming features, when we COULD have better. Sony showed that in the gtz380 demo. On a 150" screen they were over 400 nits. Hdr actually looked like hdr, the picture was MASSIVELY saturated like a Sony oled, and black levels were stellar. We need that experience to come down to real person levels, and we need it to happen fast. All these companies so focus on pitch black room performance, and forgetting the massive markets hare they are giving up to tv's by simply not being good enough. I'm happy with the lsp9t in my gaming room. But I need 150" in my living room. 😩

[@ProjectorScreen]

Sony’s GTZ380 is an $80,000 projector. Anything is possible when you throw enough money, such as the $350k Christie Eclipse.

[@HelgeV.]

Look like LG beat Samsung in all measurements... (vs LSP9T): True 4k vs Shifted, 3700 Ansi vs 2700 Ansi and a lower (or near same) price.... Looks like a good fight and I cant wait for Samsungs revange ;-)

[@ProjectorScreen]

Us too!

[@jeromemorris9860]

Is there really a 2nd iteration of the LSP9T in the works?

[@macho9556]

Both projectors use shift method for 4K

[@HelgeV.]

@@macho9556 the new LG is true 4k since all Reviews

[@macho9556]

@@HelgeV. Really? Well, that'll be a first for pretty much any projector out there right now. Especially the UST. I haven't heard or read if its tru 4k and not shifted

[@SFBenjaminK]

to f*n expensive & kinda over priced & is NOT even 3D , i am stick with good ole VAVA CHROMA & Hisense PX1-Pro 4K Tri-laser Laser Projector such as i LOVE!

[@Razzlesnaps]

Way overpriced shouldnt be anymore then $3000

[@ProjectorScreen]

Why?

[@Razzlesnaps]

@@ProjectorScreen you can get the Hisense px1-pro for $2000 less And can find used or refurbished 120l9g For around 3500 to 4000 Both are better imo

[@ProjectorScreen]

@@Razzlesnaps The PX1-Pro is an awesome unit for sure and is absolutely less expensive. What makes them better in your opinion though aside from being less expensive?

[@Razzlesnaps]

@@ProjectorScreen the projector isn't bad it has nice specs but the price is a little bit much maybe if it came with a 150" ALR screen with it I think charging over 3k for a pixel shifting 4k projector just isn't worth it. Maybe if it was true 4k like the jvc and Sony projectors but those aren't short throws either.

[@ProjectorScreen]

@@Razzlesnaps You should check out our blog this Sunday and see the published results of the Laser TV Showdown that we just had. I think you'll find it interesting :)