LG CineBeam S PU615U 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector Review & Deal

The LG CineBeam S PU615U brings 4K UHD ultra short throw projection into living rooms at a price that finally makes it a realistic option — here's who it makes sense for.

What you're actually getting with an ultra short throw setup

Ultra short throw projectors sit just a few inches from the wall and throw a large image backward onto it — no ceiling mount, no dark room requirement, no long cable runs across the room. The LG CineBeam S PU615U does this at 4K UHD resolution with LG's webOS built in, which is a genuinely good smart platform with broad app support. At $999.99, you're getting into a category that used to start closer to $1,500–$2,000. For anyone who's wanted a big-screen setup without drilling into the ceiling or darkening the whole room, the price point here is meaningfully lower than it used to be.

The real constraints before you hit buy

Ultra short throw projectors are picky about surfaces. A slightly uneven wall can introduce distortion, and most owners eventually realize they want a dedicated flat screen or an ambient light rejecting (ALR) screen — which adds cost. Brightness is also worth researching for your specific room; UST projectors can struggle in bright spaces depending on lumens output, so check the spec sheet before assuming it'll look great in a sun-lit living room. If your setup is a dedicated media room or you're willing to manage lighting, this is a strong buy. If you need something that works under any conditions, the constraints matter.