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LG HU85LS
Laser DLP 4K Enhanced UHD HDR Ultra-Short Throw Smart Projector
£2499.95
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”It offers many of the benefits of a large-screen TV without taking up as much room, or being as prohibitively expensive.” ’AV Forums’ – Recommended.
120 inch image – without the big TV
Big TVs take up a lot of space and, once you get beyond 85 inch screen sizes are have a price tag to match. Projectors are great but not always effective in smaller rooms or in bright environments. With the LG HU85LS, you get the best of both worlds. This ultra-short throw projector is designed to work at very close range to a wall or screen. Simply place on a bracket, shelf or sideboard in front of the wall and you’ve got instant big screen entertainment – whatever the size of room. Enjoy an image from 90 – 120 inches, with the projection just 5.6 – 18cm from the wall.
Laser power for superb contrast
Using Texas Instruments’ DMP DLP system with a laser phosphor light, the HU85LS is at the cutting-edge of projector technology. This offers many advantages, the first of which is the picture with superb levels of contrast (2,000,000:1) and colour realism. The design should last far longer than a typical projector bulb and provide more consistent performance over its lifetime.
XPR technology for 4K enhanced for the crispest image
Thanks to XPR technology, the native 2716 x 1528 resolution chip is enhanced to 4K UHD resolution. The processing lets the projector double its frame rate, creating crisp and clear images. Although not strictly a 4K projector, it gives it a much more detailed, denser image than an equivalent Full HD version.
Smart TV – on your projector
Just like their TVs, and very unusually for a projector, the HU85LU features webOS 4.5 smart TV built-in. This means you’ll find built-in apps, such as the BBC iPlayer, YouTube, Now TV, Demand 5, Amazon and Netflix. There's also easy access to music sites like Spotify and Napster plus social sites. A full web browser gives you access to any website for browsing on the big screen.
Connect and show, wirelessly
Featuring Screen Share, Wireless DLNA and Wireless Contents Share, you can stream what you’re watching on your smartphone or tablet to the projector – wirelessly. Bluetooth Sound Out lets you wirelessly output the sound to a Bluetooth speaker or Bluetooth enabled hi-fi or AV system.
All the right connections
Featuring twin HDMI sockets, both with HDCP2.2 compatibility, the HU85LS is ideal for using with your UHD Blu-ray player, games console or TV set-top box. Twin USB interfaces are perfect for connecting media devices and playing back stored content. There’s also a digital optical audio output for wiring up to your hi-fi or AV system.
Enjoy the thrill of a big screen, without the hassle, with the LG HU85LS.
Please note, this Smart projector features third party Apps. These Apps may be modified or withdrawn at any time. There may also be a delay in launching some of the featured Apps. Catch-up TV Apps may vary by region. The function and availability of apps is not covered by the manufacturer’s or Richer Sounds’ guarantee.
Please note: This projector does not feature the Freeview Play catch-up service.
120 inch image – without the big TV
Big TVs take up a lot of space and, once you get beyond 85 inch screen sizes are have a price tag to match. Projectors are great but not always effective in smaller rooms or in bright environments. With the LG HU85LS, you get the best of both worlds. This ultra-short throw projector is designed to work at very close range to a wall or screen. Simply place on a bracket, shelf or sideboard in front of the wall and you’ve got instant big screen entertainment – whatever the size of room. Enjoy an image from 90 – 120 inches, with the projection just 5.6 – 18cm from the wall.
Laser power for superb contrast
Using Texas Instruments’ DMP DLP system with a laser phosphor light, the HU85LS is at the cutting-edge of projector technology. This offers many advantages, the first of which is the picture with superb levels of contrast (2,000,000:1) and colour realism. The design should last far longer than a typical projector bulb and provide more consistent performance over its lifetime.
XPR technology for 4K enhanced for the crispest image
Thanks to XPR technology, the native 2716 x 1528 resolution chip is enhanced to 4K UHD resolution. The processing lets the projector double its frame rate, creating crisp and clear images. Although not strictly a 4K projector, it gives it a much more detailed, denser image than an equivalent Full HD version.
Smart TV – on your projector
Just like their TVs, and very unusually for a projector, the HU85LU features webOS 4.5 smart TV built-in. This means you’ll find built-in apps, such as the BBC iPlayer, YouTube, Now TV, Demand 5, Amazon and Netflix. There's also easy access to music sites like Spotify and Napster plus social sites. A full web browser gives you access to any website for browsing on the big screen.
Connect and show, wirelessly
Featuring Screen Share, Wireless DLNA and Wireless Contents Share, you can stream what you’re watching on your smartphone or tablet to the projector – wirelessly. Bluetooth Sound Out lets you wirelessly output the sound to a Bluetooth speaker or Bluetooth enabled hi-fi or AV system.
All the right connections
Featuring twin HDMI sockets, both with HDCP2.2 compatibility, the HU85LS is ideal for using with your UHD Blu-ray player, games console or TV set-top box. Twin USB interfaces are perfect for connecting media devices and playing back stored content. There’s also a digital optical audio output for wiring up to your hi-fi or AV system.
Enjoy the thrill of a big screen, without the hassle, with the LG HU85LS.
Please note, this Smart projector features third party Apps. These Apps may be modified or withdrawn at any time. There may also be a delay in launching some of the featured Apps. Catch-up TV Apps may vary by region. The function and availability of apps is not covered by the manufacturer’s or Richer Sounds’ guarantee.
Please note: This projector does not feature the Freeview Play catch-up service.
Picture Quality
Brightness
2700
Contrast Ratio
2,000,000:1
Pixel Resolution
2716 x 1528 (with 4K Enhancement)
Throw Ratio
0.19
HDR
Yes
HDR Formats
HDR10, HLG
Lumens
2000 - 2999
Ultra Short Throw Projector
Yes
Display
Maximum Screen Size
120 inch
Projection Technology
Laser DLP
Projector Technology
DLP
Smart Features
BBC iPlayer
Yes
Full Web Browser
Yes
Gesture Control
Yes - Magic Remote
Quad Core Processor
Yes
Smartphone control
Yes
Connectivity
ARC - Audio Return Channel
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Digital Audio Output
Yes - Optical
DLNA Compliant
Yes
HDMI
2 (HDCP2.2 - 2)
USB
2
Wi-Fi
Yes
General
Fan Noise
26/28/30dB (Eco/Normal/High)
Manufacturer's Warranty
1 year
Audio
Speakers
Yes - Stereo
Features
4K Upscaling
Yes
USB Video Playback
Yes
Energy Consumption
Power Consumption - Normal Use (W)
350
Power Consumption - Standby
0.5
Dimensions
Dimensions WxHxD (mm)
680 x 128 x 347
Weight
Weight (KG)
12.2
Accessories
Remote Control
Yes
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Rated 3 out of
5
by
PrinceBarin from
Great projector but poor support and lacks 24p
I really wanted a laser 4K projector for home but ideally one that could work in a bright room when needed and preferably without needing to mount a 25kg monolith on my ceiling.
Against this brief, the LG HU85 is ideal. Although it isn’t small, it is considerably easier to handle than the long throw 4K projectors I was considering from other manufacturers.
Plus, being a short throw means greater brightness and less susceptibility to light in the room - I can legitimately watch this with the curtains open which is great for casual viewing. However, in darkness it really pops and the picture is gorgeous.
One challenge in having a short throw is combining it’s necessary placement front & centre with the centre channel speaker in my 7.2.4 setup but I found a great stand that allows the centre channel to sit closely beneath the speaker and sufficiently to work well if not perfectly.
My gripes with this projector are twofold.
Firstly, support from LG seems poor. The content store lacks a number of apps available on other LG products and some don’t work pending a “software update” (Disney+ being a well documented example). LG don’t appear to have offered a software update since launch (and certainly not in the 12 months since I bought this projector which suggests to me than LG are not especially interested in supporting this product).
I didn’t buy the LG for it’s Smart TV functionality but, as an owner and user of other LG TV’S, it was a selling point that I (and my family) would find it intuitive to use given that it purported to operate it the same way. It does, but the content available to the projector is a poor cousin of what you can find in the content store for televisions.
Secondly, it doesn’t support 24p playback, which means movies shot in conventional 24 frames per second look juddery when panning and it is really noticeable. Even the credits exhibit some judder. This seems like a real misstep for a product that should surely be looking for an audience among cinephiles?
Date published: 2022-07-03
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Rude boy from
Great picture
Honest review I hope this makes your mind up to purchase or not I agree with some of the reviews and disagree with others ok Dolby atmos does not play on the actual system but if your spending all this money you should own a home theatre set up I have a denon 6500 on a 7.2.4 and nvidia shield pro and no problem with Dolby atmos or dsx the picture on the HU85 on you tube 4K contents are superb up there with the 4K TVs but HDR black levels can become a bit washed out the system is a bit tricky to set up on the screen as you need to Set the bottom and the top and work at the sides . Maybe building a separate unit is your best option . The Xbox series x will run 4K at 60HZ and the latency is ok for 1 Pearson shooters why anyone says that short throw projectors are silent need there heads looked at this projector can be heard at 30-32 db at full power mode and 28 at medium I wouldn’t like to be watching the quiet place listening to fan noise in my ear hole , Please can someone make a hush box for a short throw projector pros : 120 inch laser 4K that looks excellent : arc HDMI support : runs Xbox series games at 60HZ 4K no gutter and no latency - Cons black levels poor on HDR : hard to fit picture onto screen : Fan noise a bit high . Would I still buy this projector again yes
Date published: 2021-07-24
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Cueto from
Really disapointed.
The system is not been updated so that you can't use apps like Disney+ I will be returning mine.
Date published: 2021-05-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
layla050889 from
Incredible Picture, even in daylight!
This projector is amazing. I wasn't keen on getting one as thought picture quality would be bad and you would need to blackout the room - WRONG! My husband convinced me and I am so glad he did! You can put the projector up to 2 inches form the wall, so ours just sits on the media unit where our old LG tv used to be. The screen size is amazing, and the quality is insanely good - it really is just like being at the cinema. The picture is clear even in the middle of the day with the lights on and all the curtains opened. I also really like the easy to use smart tv software. All you need for it to work is wifi and to plug the power cable into the wall. Can't recommend the Cinebeam Laser 4K enough!!
Date published: 2019-12-02
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