If you've been holding out for a portable projector that can turn your backyard into a cinema without also needing to take out a second mortgage, LG has a deal that might finally get you off the fence. The LG CineBeam Q, a compact 3-pound projector that can throw a 120-inch image, is currently $500 off, bringing its price down to $800. And if you order directly from LG, they'll throw in a free S40T soundbar - a $170 value - because nothing says "home theater" like audio that doesn't sound like it's coming from a tin can.

ZDNET editor Kyle Kucharski, who apparently has seen and touched this device, calls it "a premium device that looks and feels high-end." He also notes that setup is so easy that "anyone who's navigated a smart TV menu will be able to fire it up." So if you can operate a remote without calling a grandchild, you're probably good.

The CineBeam Q boasts 4K resolution, HDR10 support, Dolby Atmos, and a three-channel laser that covers over 150% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. In English, that means colors look vibrant and blacks look black - assuming you don't have a streetlamp shining into your living room. The projector also includes LG's webOS platform for streaming apps like Netflix and HBO Max, plus screen sharing from iOS and Android devices.

As for the free soundbar, the LG S40T is a 2.1-channel system with a wireless subwoofer and adaptive sound that optimizes audio for whatever you're watching - whether it's the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals (which LG apparently expects you to host) or just another episode of a show you've already seen. You can also tweak the EQ via the LG ThinQ app, because nothing says "chill atmosphere" like fiddling with audio settings.

The deal runs until May 3, 2026, or until LG runs out of soundbars to give away - whichever comes first. ZDNET, ever vigilant, warns that deals can sell out or expire at any time, but promises to keep updating the page so you don't miss out on savings that might vanish faster than your willpower during a Black Friday sale.