This LG portable projector comes with a free soundbar - and we highly recommend it
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Close Home Home & Office Home Entertainment Projectors This LG portable projector comes with a free soundbar - and we highly recommend it The CineBeam Q is a high-quality portable projector, and with this deal and a free LG S40T soundbar, you can make it a permanent addition to your home theater.
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The LG CineBeam Q is a compact, lightweight projector that is as at home in your living room as it is on the go. With a max screen size of 120 inches, you can set up a custom cinema experience in your house or backyard. And right now, when you order directly from LG, you can save $500, bringing the price to just $800. Plus, you can get a free S40T soundbar (a $170 value) to round out your home theater.
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The CineBeam Q weighs in at just 3 pounds and measures 3.1 x 5.3 x 5.3 inches, making it small and lightweight enough to take with you anywhere you can plug it in. With 4K resolution, HDR10 support, and Dolby Atmos, you'll get a great picture and sound. The CineBeam Q uses LG's webOS platform to give you access to hundreds of streaming apps like Netflix and HBO Max, as well as the ability to screenshare from your iOS and Android devices.
ZDNET editor Kyle Kucharski tested out the CineBeam Q, noting that it's "a premium device that looks and feels high-end." In terms of usability, "it couldn't be easier: anyone who's navigated a smart TV menu will be able to fire it up, and the auto-adjustment technology makes focus and image arrangement seamless," he wrote.
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The three-channel laser covers over 150% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, delivering incredibly lifelike images and bolder, brighter colors. The laser system is also able to produce a 450,000:1 contrast ratio for deep, inky blacks that help brighter whites and RGB colors pop. Setup is a breeze as well with HDMI and USB-C ports for connecting to TVs, laptops, and more. You can even use the CineBeam Q to create personalized mood lighting for a chill atmosphere after work or to help keep your party energized.
The LG S40T is a solid entry-level soundbar with 2.1CH audio that enhances your TV or projector's audio without overwhelming your space. The included wireless subwoofer helps provide deep, responsive bass while the soundbar itself uses adaptive sound to optimize output for music, movies, and live news or sports. And with the LG ThinQ app, you can create custom EQ settings for audio that is tailored to your space.
How I rated this deal
The LG CineBeam Q is an excellent portable projector that can find a permanent home in your living room as well. And when paired with a free S40T soundbar and subwoofer, you can upgrade your entire home theater in one fell swoop. That's why I gave this deal a 4/5 Editor's rating.
When will this deal expire?
LG is offering a free S40T soundbar with the purchase of a CineBeam Q portable projector until May 3, 2026.
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