The 7 Best LG Projectors of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: True 4K, dual lasers, 2,700 ANSI lumens and 97% DCI-P3 for a screen up to 300 inches.

The HU810PW is LG's flagship in this group: 3840 x 2160 resolution, a dual-laser light engine, 2,700 ANSI lumens and 97% DCI-P3 coverage with a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The lumen figure keeps the image bright enough for a darkened-but-not-black room, and the gamut is what gives film its saturation.

It beats the HU85LA on raw specs, since the HU85LA does not list lumens or a gamut. The tradeoff is price and scale, because a projector that supports up to 300 inches needs a wall and a room to match.

This is the pick for a dedicated cinema or a large living room where the projector replaces a TV. The caveat is that a flagship laser projector has no dust-proofing story in the listing, so budget for a clean, ventilated mount.

Resolution

4K UHD, 3840 x 2160

Brightness

2,700 ANSI lumens

Color

97% DCI-P3

Light source

Dual laser

Our verdict: A Class 1 laser 4K projector that fills a 120-inch screen from a short distance.

The HU85LA is a 3840 x 2160 laser smart home theater projector rated Class 1 for laser safety, with HDCP 2.2 support. The listing says it displays a 120-inch screen from just a short distance, which is the reason to buy it: you place it near the wall instead of mounting it across the room.

It ranks second behind the HU810PW because LG does not publish lumens or a gamut figure for it here. In its favour, the short-throw design means no ceiling mount and less shadow when people walk in front.

It suits a family room where a long throw is impossible. The caveat is that short-throw projectors are fussy about a flat wall and an alignment that leaves no room for slop, so install it on a stable media console.

Resolution

4K, 3840 x 2160

Light source

Class 1 laser

Screen

120 inch from short distance

Protection

HDCP 2.2

Our verdict: An ultra-short-throw 4K smart projector in a compact, stylish body for a media console.

The CineBeam S PU615U is an ultra-short-throw 4K UHD smart projector in a compact, stylish design that fits your space. Ultra-short throw means it sits inches from the wall and throws up, so there is no ceiling mount and nothing for a guest to walk through.

It ranks third because no lumen or size figure appears in the listing, though the 4K resolution is stated. Against the HU85LA, it favours a compact body and a more modern design, while the HU85LA lists a laser source.

This suits an apartment or a tidy living room where a ceiling mount is out of the question. The caveat is that ultra-short-throw projectors need a very flat surface, and a textured wall will distort the picture noticeably.

Resolution

4K UHD

Throw

Ultra short

Platform

Smart projector

Design

Compact, stylish

Our verdict: A 4K projector with a wheel-less 4-channel LED engine and remote focus.

The HU70LA uses a wheel-less LED technology based on a 4-channel LED, which means there is no spinning color wheel to cause rainbow artifacts. It also has remote focus and zoom, and a breathtaking screen size is the listing's claim.

It ranks fourth because LED output is lower than the laser rivals above, and no lumen figure is provided in the listing. It is the pick for rainbow-sensitive viewers, who see flashes of color on single-chip projectors that use a wheel.

Buy it for a living room with controlled light. The caveat is that LED sources do not match laser peak brightness, so plan to dim the room for the best picture and treat daytime viewing as a compromise.

Resolution

4K UHD

Light engine

Wheel-less 4-channel LED

Focus

Remote focus and zoom

Price bucket

$500 and up

Our verdict: A 4K portable that corrects the picture to your wall automatically.

The CineBeam Q HU710PB is a 4K smart portable projector with auto screen adjustment, a portable design and a pitch of sharp contrast and impeccable color. Auto screen adjustment squares the image to your wall without keystone fiddling, which is the main annoyance of moving a projector.

It ranks fifth because portable bodies trade away brightness, and the listing gives no lumen figure. It sits above the PU600U in this ranking because the listing is more complete, and it is the better pick if you move the projector between rooms.

Buy it for rental flats, bedrooms and patio nights. The caveat is that a portable projector in a lit room will wash out, so use it after dark or with curtains drawn.

Resolution

4K

Setup

Auto screen adjustment

Format

Portable

Price bucket

$500 and up

Our verdict: The 2026 portable with 600 lumens, 4K detail and a place, point and play setup.

The 2026 CineBeam Q PU600U lists auto screen adjustment you can place, point and play, 4K detail and 600 lumens that are bright and vivid. Six hundred lumens is a real number, and it tells you this is a dark-room portable, not a room-light projector.

It ranks below the HU710PB despite being newer, because 600 lumens is modest next to the 2,700 ANSI lumens of the HU810PW. Still, it is the one portable here that publishes a brightness figure at all.

Buy it if you want the current-generation portable and plan to use it in a dim bedroom or on a patio. The caveat is that 600 lumens cannot beat any ambient light, so it is a night-time machine.

Resolution

4K UHD

Brightness

600 lumens

Setup

Place, point and play

Model year

2026

Our verdict: The budget CineBeam: 1280 x 720, up to 100 inches and 250 ANSI lumens with Bluetooth.

The PH30N is LG's budget portable, with HD resolution of 1280 x 720, a picture up to 100 inches and up to 250 ANSI lumens, plus Bluetooth connectivity. Those numbers are honest and modest, and 720p on a 100-inch screen is soft but watchable for casual video.

It ranks last because it is the only HD model and the dimmest by far, but it is also the only pick in the $100 to $200 bucket. For a kid's room, a camping trip or a first projector, that price changes the calculation completely.

Buy it as a low-risk portable for casual use. The caveat is that 250 ANSI lumens needs near-darkness, and 720p will look soft on a big screen.

Resolution

HD 1280 x 720

Brightness

Up to 250 ANSI lumens

Screen

Up to 100 inches

Price bucket

$100 to $200