I Replaced My TV with A Mini Projector (LG CineBeam Q Review)

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  • @David-qp9bq
    @David-qp9bq 7 місяців тому +53

    Would have been nice to have more commentary on the brightness of the projector and showing is its limits by opening and lowering the blinds and showing the impact on projection quality for us to see. Especially since that's one of the main negatives of projectors in general.

    • @Taylor-js9sg
      @Taylor-js9sg 3 місяці тому +1

      It's VERY bright! To give example, my Epson CO FH-02 which is 3000 Lumins on Eco mode maybe that's 1200, is same brightness approx. No laser speckle, no RBE, and the speaker IS loud enough, heck what do you want to do deafen the neighbours, so no idea where the reviews that say it's quiet, it isn't!

  • @M_AbdullahArif
    @M_AbdullahArif 7 місяців тому +5

    Great Review! I really like the idea for projectors instead of TVs in small apartments, it would save a ton of space. Also the ceiling projection at night while falling asleep sounds great... right now I use my phone and YT videos but this seems like a game changer 😅.

  • @timl.b.2095
    @timl.b.2095 7 місяців тому +151

    Thirty years ago I replaced my TV with ... nothing. And never missed it.

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  7 місяців тому +31

      Impressive! You are probably much more productive than most

    • @carlk1820
      @carlk1820 7 місяців тому +7

      🤣

    • @Tomijee
      @Tomijee 7 місяців тому +14

      @@MikeOBrienMedia It’s not all about productivity.. maybe just being in that couch with own thoughts is greater than constantly watching or hearing something.

    • @searchanddestroy1417
      @searchanddestroy1417 5 місяців тому +7

      ​@@Tomijeecool story bro

    • @christhomas376
      @christhomas376 5 місяців тому +8

      Congrats yet you comment on a tech video literally about tv. I smell bullshit

  • @240mains
    @240mains 3 місяці тому +4

    quick note:
    just now saw 98 inch TV in store , in box 1,500 dollars .
    2 hands , i could lift the corner up about 2 inches.
    super Heavy . now that they can be made , they are
    already obsolete .
    and
    power is 250 to 500 watts .
    while the
    120 inch screen ,
    LG cinebeam q HU710PB is 65 watts .
    total weight :
    3.3 + 30 = 33.3 pounds
    please note :
    TVs emit light ,
    while projector screens
    are Passive re-radiators .
    projectors-screens will
    always have a Softer image .
    Filmaker mode is excellent with
    the LG cinebeam q HU710PB ,...
    medium to dark place

  • @vince7245
    @vince7245 7 місяців тому +5

    I just got a projector and a screen to replace a very old and small TV we barely use. I really just want it to watch movies with my daughter when she's over, but I've found myself really enjoying watching films on the big screen rather than on my laptop.
    I did look into getting a new TV, but I only want to watch stuff on it from time to time. Normally I just use my laptop in bed, and this was cheaper and it makes me feel like I have a cinema at home.

  • @runekai250
    @runekai250 7 місяців тому +5

    Being following your channel for years. I really enjoyed the range of electronic appliances and products that you reviewed.
    :D

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  7 місяців тому +4

      Thank you! I have some really cool ones coming in the next two weeks.

  • @carllimburg1385
    @carllimburg1385 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for also showing the sounds (fan sound as well as internal sound) also the real world examples were really helpful!

  • @biggravy7329
    @biggravy7329 7 місяців тому +2

    Im not in the market for a new projector. I just love the energy that you bring to the youtube tech review space.

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  7 місяців тому +3

      Thank you! I am always excited to try new tech. I have some very interesting and different vids coming in the next week!

  • @tapiocachubs-ux8kv
    @tapiocachubs-ux8kv 15 днів тому

    I did Ceiling watching like 20 years ago with traditional projectors lol. Time to try it again.

  • @benszone1879
    @benszone1879 6 місяців тому +2

    You deserve more views! Great content

  • @kyb9206
    @kyb9206 4 дні тому

    Is the Bluetooth speaker delayed at all with the picture?

  • @andrewwaller3737
    @andrewwaller3737 Місяць тому

    Bought this beginning December and was a little reticent but had a deal from lg with a speaker - am surprised how good it is and even with some ambient light - curtains closed - it’s a pretty good and bright screen - sound is impressive through a Bluetooth speaker - and the remote doesn’t need to be pointed at the back of the projector- I point it at the screen and it works - am happy with purchase

  • @typhondio0000
    @typhondio0000 7 місяців тому +7

    I can see meat canyon doing a skit on this about replacing someone’s eyes with a projector

  • @andrewwaller3737
    @andrewwaller3737 Місяць тому

    Had this a few weeks now on a good price with XBOOM speaker from LG
    Use in room often with curtains open and pretty good crisp and bright picture
    Don’t use a screen but I found that using in a darker wall is better than white - mine are teal and a truffle colour - different rooms
    And paired with a Bluetooth speaker sound is good too
    And remote doesn’t need be pointed at back as it gets the signal if pointed at the wall with screen displayed

  • @conradomaestrocarnero7527
    @conradomaestrocarnero7527 5 місяців тому +3

    Hola: tengo este proyector y me sorprende su calidad, pero también tengo que decir algo que nadie comenta, y es que se calienta demasiado que casi no puedes tocar la zona superior del proyector. A Usted, a su proyector, le pasa lo mismo? o quizás al mío no le funcione bien el ventilador? Gracias.

    • @굿데이777
      @굿데이777 5 місяців тому +1

      It is perfectly normal for any projectors👍😊

    • @240mains
      @240mains 3 місяці тому +1

      the case gets warm to hot , here.
      air intake is on lower rear panel.
      you should feel good air flow on back panel.
      Front has 2 exit vents
      get 2 connected pieces of single ply toilet paper,
      to test for , to detect air flow

  • @lorageproductions
    @lorageproductions 10 днів тому

    can you play apple pro rez or other formats ? Can you play older sd files ?

  • @richieb28
    @richieb28 2 місяці тому

    It's great in combination with Apple TV 4K and Homepod(s) mini. Takes care of the two main issues - remote control and sound. Plus this combo creates a perfect mobile cinema.

  • @air-ren
    @air-ren 14 днів тому

    I'd like to know more about using it for wall art. Anyone know the program used?

  • @shayne87
    @shayne87 7 місяців тому +28

    I made the mistake of replacing my TV with a projector. The dark rooms and washed out picture grew old fast and after 4 months I bought a cheap regular 85" Hisense for $750. The contrast on even the cheapest LCD destroys all but the highest end projectors costing thousands of dollars not to mention the VERY important screen. I got a highly rated budget Projector (Ultimea Apollo A40) and a great Silver Ticket brand Grey screen etc and I THOUGHT I researched the sh-t out of projection set ups. But I was wrong and I donated my set up to a local senior center for their movie days. Too many compromises and if you have any OCD then you must know you will NEVER get the picture perfect. I was constantly second guessing the keystone and focus and the entire screen is never evenly focused which is made abundantly clear when text is displayed. Not for me

    • @sim2er
      @sim2er 7 місяців тому +4

      I've never heard of the ultimea brand before. But projectors are always more expensive than a comparable TV.
      The screen is actually not that important if you have flat walls, the image can be color corrected to mostly compensate for the majority of wall colors.
      Laser projectors have solved the focus issues.
      You will always need a dark room for the optimal experience, but glossy TV screens can have glare as well so that's mostly an equal drawbacks to having the windows open.

    • @shayne87
      @shayne87 7 місяців тому +2

      @@sim2er agree to disagree. Having a screen was a huge improvement over the flat wall I already have (especially with contrast)
      A glare on a regular TV is something that can be mitigated as you're only dealing with a light SOURCE whereas with a projector ANY ambient light will washout the screen.
      And I agree laser is the best form of projector but now we're talking thousands of dollars
      If i had an extra room or Home Theater, that might be different. but as a direct REPLACEMENT there are way too many compromises for me.
      A glare on a regular TV is something that can be mitigated as you're only dealing with a light SOURCE whereas with a projector ANY ambient light will washout the screen.
      And I agree laser is the best form of projector but now we're talking thousands of dollars
      If i had an extra room or Home Theater, that might be different. but as a direct REPLACEMENT there are way too many compromises for me.
      My advice to people is try out the experience before you buy. Turn the brightness and contrast levels down on your regular tv to the point where you need a dark room to see everything. Keep your lights off. Do this for a week and see if it's for you. I already had room darkening shades and almost never open a window in my house and never keep curtains open. Ppl joked that I was a vampire before I even got the projector. I thought I was used darkness, thought the dark room would be a blessing tbh. Truth is the dark room gets old real quick.

    • @SonyCamry
      @SonyCamry 5 місяців тому

      agree

    • @L1RW
      @L1RW 5 місяців тому

      Waiting for an OLED projector.

    • @240mains
      @240mains 3 місяці тому

      ​@@L1RW
      how does a white screen display Black ?
      optical illusion ,...
      search google, for the answer

  • @skmd2005
    @skmd2005 10 днів тому

    I want to know that Can the projector project 120 inches of screen in 4k if it is projected from the side (at a decent distance say 10ft)?

  • @lemonking3644
    @lemonking3644 7 місяців тому +1

    Question: if the projector is behind you. How do you hookup the LG soundbar attachments to it behind you?

    • @sim2er
      @sim2er 7 місяців тому

      You can run a long cable 😆. An Atmos sound bar might be configurable to swap the front and back channels

    • @굿데이777
      @굿데이777 6 місяців тому +1

      It’s called Bluetooth, wireless

    • @240mains
      @240mains 3 місяці тому

      hu710pb is LASER light .
      IR remote control is on rear panel.
      Only Sit behind projector.
      soundbar is at the screen .
      Ps5 to soundbar input,
      soundbar output with 15 foot hdmi cable
      to projector .
      projector has eARC .
      thus
      when ps5 source OFF, and streaming
      using projector apps , audio is
      pass through to soundbar , No cable swapping .
      Lg SC9S soundbar is a good match up

  • @user-sk4gj3ji3o
    @user-sk4gj3ji3o 6 місяців тому

    After going through reviews of many projectors I think this might address the issue and solve the purpose.

  • @muhlurishivamba1387
    @muhlurishivamba1387 7 місяців тому +1

    Between this and the Samsung lifestyle which one would you recommend

  • @efrayimbulka2292
    @efrayimbulka2292 7 місяців тому +2

    What automatic blinds do you have

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  7 місяців тому +2

      Lutron Serena Shades. I used to work as an engineer there on the Shades team. They are expensive but nothing else even comes close. The batteries last forever, the roller shade is nearly silent, and the app makes automation easy

  • @TheFani1981
    @TheFani1981 5 місяців тому

    Hey. How could i Setup this Ambient Mode. I could not find this option in my Cinebeam. Many thanks.

  • @lilfiqphysique9309
    @lilfiqphysique9309 2 місяці тому

    may i know how long it would last coz i heard some people said it wont be last one year if u kept using it everyday like tv..it is true.?thanks helping me plz

  • @easyadventurer
    @easyadventurer 2 місяці тому

    Yooo that's tiny! wat, I thought it was much more substantial. How cute!

  • @samashinvale7368
    @samashinvale7368 4 місяці тому

    Hi, can u advice me what a good smart projector for bright room, budget 150 Euro and have good resolution?

  • @jaynerosephotography
    @jaynerosephotography 4 місяці тому

    Great video review thanks so much.

  • @garymclure1
    @garymclure1 2 місяці тому

    can this play mp4 and mkv files from an external hard drive using the usb port on this projector

  • @newsynapsrliti2059n0
    @newsynapsrliti2059n0 3 місяці тому

    Can gameconsoles be connected to this somehow as it require hdmi

  • @MalditoMcClane
    @MalditoMcClane 7 місяців тому +2

    I think for that price might be better to get a short throw projector.

  • @searchanddestroy1417
    @searchanddestroy1417 5 місяців тому +2

    Projecters are the future

  • @xiyangyang1974
    @xiyangyang1974 7 місяців тому

    Could it be that it only accepts LG Bluetooth speakers?

  • @zaimeandreado8718
    @zaimeandreado8718 3 місяці тому +1

    this a good idea especially when you have kids because the other kids they destroyed the led tv which is sucks especially it’s expensive that’s for it’s better to use projectors with hdmi port.

  • @elhamenglish-arabic2676
    @elhamenglish-arabic2676 3 місяці тому

    How much is it?

  • @240mains
    @240mains 3 місяці тому

    Note : LG HU710PB projector , uses XPR processing .
    yes, it has Native 1080p DMD panels , and XPR pixel shifts to 4k .
    does it look good ? Yes , it looks very good in a
    medium to dark room .
    Realize , NOT True 4k resolution , not at that price
    After the pixel shift interpolation , the output is 8.3 Meg pixel bit stream
    it has RGB LASER Lamp, colors are vibrant
    soundbar setup :
    Roku or PS5 ---> soundbar HDMI input--->soundbar HDMI output to Projector .
    also,
    with Roku or PS5 OFF , and streaming with Projector , the HU710PB eARC
    sends audio to the soundbar ,...bi-directional . No cables to swap .
    LG SC9S soundbar has video pass through , with eARC
    quick Screen :
    hang a Black king size bed sheet ,
    then
    hang a white king size bed sheet on top of the Black bed sheet .
    works very nice.
    Fan noise , very quit .
    sit Behind the projector
    it is LASER light .
    And the IR remote sensor
    is on the back panel
    Do NOT project a Static image for
    long time intervals , this can hurt the projector .
    Screen Saver is required with no signal input .
    Screen saver is Built in .

  • @lrellim7269
    @lrellim7269 7 місяців тому

    How far does the projector has to be from screen? Since it's not a short throw projector

    • @240mains
      @240mains 3 місяці тому +1

      10 feet gives 120 inch screen

    • @240mains
      @240mains 3 місяці тому

      up date , 120 inch is 11 feet , not 10 .
      have official 120 inch screen now .

  • @AlexBGamesONLINE
    @AlexBGamesONLINE 7 місяців тому +1

    Super cool! Are you able to get the jellyfin app on this projector?

  • @FoxTrot_2134
    @FoxTrot_2134 7 місяців тому +3

    Are you Nate O'Brien's brother?

  • @shreyanshjain488
    @shreyanshjain488 6 місяців тому

    Can you please compare it with Samsung's Freestyle 2?

  • @necktwiozfguah8818
    @necktwiozfguah8818 4 місяці тому +1

    Can it b powered with USB-C port?

    • @240mains
      @240mains 3 місяці тому

      yes, use a 100 watt usb C charger.
      hu710pb uses 65 watts ( low power ).
      the included external power supply is 180 watts

  • @faddyoraha7151
    @faddyoraha7151 6 місяців тому

    This or the samsung freestyle?

  • @wildishshambino4176
    @wildishshambino4176 6 місяців тому

    Can you use a amazon Firestick with this?

  • @southstream6714
    @southstream6714 7 місяців тому +4

    Wow only 500 ansi lumen? Thats really low even compared to cheaper portable projectors

    • @240mains
      @240mains 3 місяці тому

      it looks very nice in
      medium to dark space.
      colors are extremely vibrant .
      contrast is spec'd to be 450,000: 1 ratio.
      1080p DMD chip using XPR pixel shifting
      to get 8.3 million pixels of image data .
      uses RGB LASER Lamp
      Smooth 60 fps gaming with ALLM
      the interface works perfect

    • @southstream6714
      @southstream6714 3 місяці тому

      @@240mains i can imagine, but there are plenty portable ones with over 1000 ansi lumens around the same price

    • @Taylor-js9sg
      @Taylor-js9sg 3 місяці тому +1

      It's VERY bright in reality, I am using in light room see very well

  • @240mains
    @240mains 3 місяці тому

    TVs have screen Glare ( i hate that )
    while ambient light can washout projector screen .
    Both Displays require Controlled lighting.
    my SDR settings for:
    SDR games, tv shows , movies .
    using HDMI ps5 at 4k .
    on a Silver Ticket cineWhite 120 inch fixed frame.
    tweaking Standard picture mode :
    contrast 70
    brightness 60
    gamma 1.9
    dynamic contrast Medium
    Black Level Full
    color depth 50
    gamut Native
    fine tune Red , - 10 saturation , - 10 luminance
    color temp Warm
    clarity
    sharpness 0 zero
    Cinema Screen On
    True motion OFF
    Eco mode , Maximum energy savings
    the above settings are giving
    more detail in mid tones with better black levels.
    i had to choose Standard mode
    to manually adjust Gamma and some other settings

  • @Somtric
    @Somtric 7 місяців тому +5

    You could buy two or three amazing and large TVs for that price, yikes.

    • @stanthefeline
      @stanthefeline 7 місяців тому +5

      I think you are comparing an apple with a pineapple...

    • @Somtric
      @Somtric 7 місяців тому

      @@stanthefeline No.

    • @stanthefeline
      @stanthefeline 7 місяців тому

      @@Somtric Like he said, projectors have their unique use cases. This one is mini, new, and LG, so the price is understandable. But you need an external battery and a sound bar for this, ...so the total cost is more than that. Hmmmmm

  • @mathematikhov
    @mathematikhov 6 місяців тому

    Can I project pictures with it?

    • @240mains
      @240mains 3 місяці тому

      .png .jpg , h.264 h.265 hevc
      using usb c thumb drive .
      do Not keep image static for too long,
      this could harm hu710pb projector.
      note :
      it has a built in screen saver

  • @davep3786
    @davep3786 4 місяці тому

    does this thing do 4k 120 hertz?

    • @240mains
      @240mains 3 місяці тому

      No 120 hz .
      4k 60 hz , 60 fps gaming at 4k, with ALLM .
      Note: DMD panel is 1080p, using pixel
      shifting XPR to build an 8.3 meg pixel bit stream.
      RGB LASER Lamp , colors are very vibrant
      in medium to dark place at 120 inch diagonal
      game play is vey smooth, PS5

  • @DoXLocK
    @DoXLocK 6 місяців тому +1

    i dont like the review.
    you talk most of the time about the best case scenario for the projector, while answering the question to replace a tv. also you tried to not talk about the bad parts at all, instead u called it "not the best situation".
    we have no side to side comparison between tv and projector in different situations. if you make it your headline to replace the tv, build the review around it.

    • @굿데이777
      @굿데이777 5 місяців тому +1

      Maybe because we all aware difference between TV vs Projector

  • @AtlanticPicture
    @AtlanticPicture 7 місяців тому

    Cool one, too bad I don't have one square foot of flat surface on my ceilings, and maybe 55' on most walls .. 😭

  • @axieactionava1922
    @axieactionava1922 2 місяці тому +2

    3 years ago, I replaced my TV with a Playboy magazine and my hand and never looked back.

  • @M.....................
    @M..................... 7 місяців тому +1

    Too expensive ... sweet spot is $350-450 but make it a little less than 4K resolution. Do that and I'll replace my TV

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  7 місяців тому +1

      I know of a few in that range. They're 1080p and they have a battery in them

    • @hiten2460
      @hiten2460 7 місяців тому

      ​@MikeOBrienMedia how would you say this compares to the Samsung Freestyle 2 for ease of use and practicality? Deciding between these two options as a projector for the room. Thanks!

  • @leophoenix1452
    @leophoenix1452 3 місяці тому

    Its on sale and going for 400 dollars right now...

  • @mik956
    @mik956 4 місяці тому

    I regret buying the CineBeam Q, as its sound quality is terrible, and Bluetooth connectivity has an unbearable 2-second delay, making it impossible to watch movies. The lack of Chromecast or Wi-Fi audio support is infuriating, and even an HDMI-to-AUX converter failed to work with my Beosound speakers. A complete waste of time and money.

    • @240mains
      @240mains 3 місяці тому

      bluetooth here , No Lag with hu710pb projector.
      yes, the internal speaker seems a courtisy, but
      not musically useful.
      hdmi has eARC

  • @GreenPizza577
    @GreenPizza577 7 місяців тому

    If Apple made one for $300 I would buy one.

    • @Ryanstuff
      @Ryanstuff 7 місяців тому +7

      Apple would never sell something like this for a mere $300 are you kidding? If anything it would be a similar spec'd device for far more than this one is selling for.

    • @GreenPizza577
      @GreenPizza577 7 місяців тому

      @@Ryanstuff Yeah, prob sell one at $999. and that would be the cheapest model of like 3. but advancing projector technology seems like a good tech to develop once more. I don't remember the last time I turned on a television but would love a larger viewing experience.

  • @michaelpiotr8674
    @michaelpiotr8674 5 місяців тому

    Omg that's your start of your review mount it on your bed watch it on your ceiling ? No shit ...we all know that .... Seriously Mike .....

  • @thiagocardoso13
    @thiagocardoso13 7 місяців тому

    You look like Golden Boy from Gen V

  • @KaltOhm
    @KaltOhm 7 місяців тому

    1.3K? Fuck that!

    • @kr0nixx
      @kr0nixx 6 місяців тому +1

      2.8k in my shitty ass country 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @KaltOhm
      @KaltOhm 4 місяці тому

      @@LightningNavigator yeah. Fuck that!

  • @HaywoodMorton
    @HaywoodMorton 4 місяці тому

    243 Lucienne Port

  • @kurtbrisch5776
    @kurtbrisch5776 7 місяців тому

    Projectors bulbs wear out after a couple thousand hours of use. I'll stick with my LCD panel thanks.

    • @ChaseL501
      @ChaseL501 7 місяців тому +6

      This projector uses a laser, not bulb

    • @굿데이777
      @굿데이777 6 місяців тому +1

      After twenty thousand hours

    • @Taylor-js9sg
      @Taylor-js9sg 3 місяці тому

      ​@@굿데이77725000

  • @BlakeDempsey-w7y
    @BlakeDempsey-w7y 4 місяці тому

    Jacky Pines

  • @RoseBeeGold
    @RoseBeeGold 7 місяців тому

    interesting handsome

  • @Grace-ed5ku
    @Grace-ed5ku 7 місяців тому +1

    1

  • @Forollo9210
    @Forollo9210 4 місяці тому

    Everyone trying to remove dirt on your screen at 3:03, raise your hand.