Katarzyna Petru
Projector manufacturers have been trying for years to convince us that their devices are "compact," but when you have to move half of the living room to watch something, the magic disappears. LG decided to change that and introduced the CineBeam S – an ultra-short throw projector that is the size of a box of tea but can project a 4K image up to 100 inches diagonally. It only needs to be 8 cm from the wall. There is no other device on the market that is as mobile and yet so functional.
Small Size, Big Possibilities – Cinema in a Backpack
The CineBeam S was first showcased at CES 2025 and immediately made an impression. It is now available for pre-order in the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia, though it is still absent from the offerings in the USA or Poland. The projector weighs 1.9 kg and measures just 110 × 160 mm. It does not have a built-in battery, so it requires a connection to a power outlet or a power bank (a 65 W USB-C power adapter is included). This is not a drawback – its mobility and ease of setup are impressive. It is the type of equipment you can easily take on a trip, to a friend's house, or even to the office.
webOS, autofocus, AirPlay 2 and Dolby Atmos – everything you need
On board, you'll find the webOS system with Netflix, YouTube, and Disney+, a web browser, and support for AirPlay 2 and Screen Share. The image automatically adjusts to the wall – autofocus and keystone correction work efficiently, and additional color modes help with projection on walls of different colors. Although the brightness is only 500 ANSI lumens, the colors are vibrant (154% DCI-P3), and the contrast makes a difference (450,000:1). For movie buffs, there's HDR10, HLG, Filmmaker Mode, and Dolby Atmos sound – but no Dolby Vision.
Price? It’s not cheap – but there’s a lot to like here
The LG CineBeam S isn’t available in the US just yet, but overseas pricing gives us an idea of what to expect – around £1,099 in the UK ($1,400), €1,299 in Europe ($1,410), and AU$2,499 in Australia (~$1,620). If it launches stateside, you can expect it to land in the $1,300–$1,500 range. That’s not cheap by any means, but this isn’t your average UST projector. It’s compact, sleek, and delivers a massive 4K image in tight spaces. If you want a minimalist home theatre setup without mounting gear all over your walls – this could be the one.
