LG HU70LS, we tested this 4K projector with integrated SmartTV
Few devices on the home market can more faithfully emulate home theater sensations than a projector. Well, the LG HU70LS model arrives to finally provide a true cinematic experience . This product has been temporarily given to us by the manufacturer to share impressions with you, our readers. We appreciate the courtesy, and as we did with the more modest Blitzwolf BW-VP2 projector , we explained everything about the LG CineBeam HU70LSB and what we thought about the product.
Technical characteristics of the LG HU70LS projector
Before proceeding with the review, we leave a table with the product specifications.
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System | DLP | ||
Technology | Wheel-less LED | ||
Native Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | ||
Brightness / Luminosity (ANSI) | 1,500 lumens | ||
Contrast Ratio | 150.000:1 | ||
Focus (Auto / Manual) | Manual (Motorized Focus) | ||
Zoom | 1,25x | ||
Screen size | 60″ ~ 140″ | ||
Projection Distance: Standard (Lens to Wall) | 100 ″ a 2,7 ~ 3,4m | ||
Throw Ratio | 1,2 – 1,5 | ||
Light Source Type | 4 Channel LED | ||
Durability | LED source with more than 20 years of useful life (30,000 hours) | ||
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Aspect Ratio Control | 16:9/Original/4:3/Vertical Zoom/All-Direction Zoom | ||
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Speakers | 3W + 3W Stereo | ||
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Dimensions | 314 x 210 x 95 mm | ||
Color | White | ||
Operation (Button / Joystick) | Touch (Basics 5 + Focus 1) | ||
Medium | 3 legs | ||
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Product presentation and package content
The HU70LS projector , from the LG brand , is an innovative product that uses new technologies to experience a movie home theater. It is a device that minimizes the complications of use, promising an intuitive control , full of possibilities and with all the entertainment options open.
This LG HU70LS projector arrives in a good box, with an attractive design and perfect for transporting the product without danger of damage. The packaging is dominated by two large images of the device in operation, without going into details of the product.
Inside we have the projector perfectly protected by foams that protect it from blows. It is accompanied by a simple cardboard box containing the accessories: power supply and its cables ; remote control ; and manual .
LG HU70LS projector layout and controls
The device is really compact and quite handy. It weighs about 3 kg, presenting the LG CineBeam HU70LSB dimensions of 314 x 210 x 95 mm . Therefore, a device that can be comfortably moved, and placed practically anywhere.
The structure of the device is essentially a plastic chassis , finished in white . This tone is only modified in the base, which is gray in color, and in the hole of the lens, which is black. The LG HU70LS has the usual rectangular shape of projectors. The sides of the device are perforated to allow air circulation and sound output. The lens is located at the extreme left, if we look at the device from the front. On it are located a small lever for adjusting the zoom , and a few control buttons .
They are few because with the projector the magnificent remote control Magic Remote is included . This is the same as LG’s high-end televisions have , and allows complete management of all aspects and functions of the HU70LS . Not only does it send the commands by pressing its buttons, but it also plants a cursor on the screen to offer the advantages of using a computer mouse. In addition, it is illuminated to facilitate its use when the ambient light is poor.
Projector Connectivity
The ports , input and output , and the outlet of the projector, are the opposite side to the lens. All arranged with great cleanliness and separated into two groups, placed at both ends of the back of the device.
Among the ports we find several USB ports , one of type C ; two HDMI ; headphone jack ; RJ45 ; and optical audio output . Although without a doubt, one of the best features of this product is to include WiFi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity .
Features and use of the LG CineBeam HU70LSB projector
Configuration and operation
The ease of use of the LG HU70LS is evident from the first moment we turn it on. The projector automatically adjusts the projection , having only to worry about regulating the size of the screen with the zoom lever or the remote control itself. The Smart TV webOS 4.5 system makes an appearance immediately, guiding you through the setup process in a few easy steps. Basically choose the system language and connect to the WiFi network .
After that, we only have to decide the type of source from where we want to reproduce the contents on the projector. A counting apparatus with advanced OS of LG , we can access content intelligently , being at our disposal, through the wireless network, a wide range of platforms of streaming , TV shows and movies .
webOs 4.5 also makes it easy to manage projector features. They are the same menu and options that you have access to on a company television. Whoever has a product of the brand will not have the greatest problem to use it, although it is so intuitive that even the user who uses it for the first time will get the system quickly.
Playback of content
This projector stands out for the tremendous image quality and the size at which it is capable of capturing them. Its screen range goes from 60 to 140 inches . In addition, it is suitable for environments with high luminosity , since the LG HU70LS has a high level of brightness, 1,500 lumens , with a contrast ratio of 150,000: 1 . But the most spectacular thing about the product is the Ultra HD 4K resolution , 3840 x 2160 pixels , which offers its XPR technology , and the color precision of the 4-Channel LED . Image quality enhanced by HDR10 with dynamic tone mapping, and technologyTruMotion , which provides smoother action, even at high refresh rates of up to 60Hz in 4K HDR .
Availability and price of the LG HU70LS projector
Our experience with the LG CineBeam HU70LSB has been fantastic. And although it is a high-priced product, it represents a huge leap in quality and performance in the domestic market for this type of appliance. The wonderful image quality , the integration of the company’s Smart TV system , very complete projector connectivity , and ease of configuration and use , has made us enjoy a true cinematic experience. So to the LG HU70LS projector we grant our GizTele Gold Awa.
- Easy to use.
- 4K resolution.
- Excellent connectivity.
- System equal to that of an LG television.
- Silent operation.
- Very complete remote control that glows in the dark.
- Lens without protector.
- High price.