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LG CineBeam HF65LSR Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£880Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:1000Throw ratio:0.29:1Lamp life:30000 hours

LG CineBeam HF65LSR Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

LG CineBeam HF65LSR
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of projectors
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 68%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

42%

5.7

Image Quality

22%

3.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.7

Audio & Features

8%

8.5

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 75%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 78%
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Technical Specifications of projector LG CineBeam HF65LSR

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

42%

5.7

Image Quality

22%

3.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.7

Audio & Features

8%

8.5

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

5.9
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
LG CineBeam HF65LSR has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than 82.7% of projectors.
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

6.1
ANSI lumens
1,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 1,000 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 67.7% of projectors and equal to 2.7% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
150,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 150000:1, higher than 76.6% of projectors and equal to 1.5% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
0.29:1
Min throw distance
0.11 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.11 m, shorter than 97.4% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
Max projection size
100 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 100 inch, smaller than 92.4% of projectors and equal to 6.6% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 34% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4
This projector supports Bluetooth 4, more modern than 53.3% of projectors and equal to 2.6% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
proprietary
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Works via LG TV Plus app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 25.3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
100 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 100 W of power, less than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
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LG CineBeam HF65LSR vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (150000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    150,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 0.92 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.11 m vs 1.025 m
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Works via LG TV Plus app.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
    Via TruMotion.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
  • 6.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average projector
    LG CineBeam HF65LSR has a higher user score than the average projector (8.50 vs 8.000).
    8.5 vs 8
  • 88.6% more popular
    LG CineBeam HF65LSR has a higher popularity than the average projector (9.19 vs 4.9).
    9.19 vs 4.87
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (150000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    150,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 0.92 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.11 m vs 1.025 m
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
    Via TruMotion.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Works via LG TV Plus app.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Voice remote included.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 7 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (21 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    21 dB vs 28 dB
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 135 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (100 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    100 W vs 235 W
  • 169 mm narrower width
    This projector is narrower than the average projector (131 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    131 mm vs 300 mm
  • 38.7% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.9 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.9 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 146.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    100 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 54.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,000 vs 2,200
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • 6.8% worse value for money
    LG CineBeam HF65LSR has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.09 vs 6.5).
    6.09 vs 6.51
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 54.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,000 vs 2,200
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 146.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (100 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    100 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 15 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    15 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 15 degrees less horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (15 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    15 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 40% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (6 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 3W.
    6 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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beamer-discount.de
01/04/2026
Summary of the review
LG HF65LSR Review: Smooth Playback and Attractive Black Level
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konsolenfan.de
13/07/2019
Hardware test · Short-throw projector
Verdict
The LG CineBeam HF65LS is a short-throw projector that fills a 254 cm picture from 38 cm away, but it cannot install apps like Netflix.
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mondoprojos.fr
18/07/2019
Summary of the review
LG HF60LSR Review: Direct Technical Comparison to HF65LSR Performance
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proyectagato.com
10/06/2021
Summary of the review
LG HF65LSR: Review, Analysis, and Opinion
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about LG CineBeam HF65LSR

  • Ultra-short throw capability allows for a large image (up to 100 inches) from a very short distance to the wall.
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to move between rooms.
  • Relatively quiet operation, especially when used in Eco mode.
  • Quick start-up time and intuitive 'Magic Remote' with a mouse-pointer interface.
  • Laser light source provides a longer lifespan compared to traditional bulb projectors.
  • Good image quality and color reproduction in dark or well-dimmed rooms.

What customers don't like about LG CineBeam HF65LSR

  • 1000 ANSI lumens brightness is insufficient for use in rooms with significant ambient light.
  • Limited smart TV integration; many popular apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime are notably missing or unsupported.
  • Internal speakers are basic and lack depth, making external soundbars or speakers necessary for a cinematic experience.
  • Focus and distortion issues can occur if the projection surface is not perfectly flat or due to the steep projection angle.
  • Some users report a noticeable 'rainbow effect' which can cause eye strain for sensitive viewers.
  • The lack of a backlit remote makes it difficult to use in the dark environments where the projector performs best.

Verdict

The LG CineBeam HF65LSR is an ultra-short throw LED projector designed for home cinema, capable of projecting a 60-inch to 100-inch image from just 38cm away. It features a native Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 1,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a high static contrast ratio of 150,000:1, complemented by LG's TruMotion technology for smooth, judder-free motion. Key advantages include a long-lasting light source rated for up to 30,000 hours, a space-saving portable design that eliminates shadows, and integrated smart features like webOS, Bluetooth audio output, and wireless screen sharing. However, potential drawbacks include limited visibility in brightly lit rooms due to its 1,000-lumen output and an onboard smart interface that some users find slow or lacking certain modern app updates.

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