BenQ
BenQ V5000i
4K laser UST
88
/ 100
From $3,499
VS
Samsung Premiere 9 wins by 4
Samsung
Samsung Premiere 9
Tri-laser UST
92
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict
Samsung Premiere 9 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ V5000i lands at 88 and Samsung Premiere 9 at 92. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick BenQ V5000i if…
- ✓Large-screen experience
- ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- ✓4K HDR on modern models
Pick Samsung Premiere 9 if…
- ✓Large-screen experience
- ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- ✓4K HDR on modern models
BenQ V5000i 88
vs 92 Samsung Premiere 9
Score breakdown
BenQ V5000i
88 brightness 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86
Samsung Premiere 9
92 brightness 92
color 90
motion 82
features 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | BenQ V5000i | Samsung Premiere 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 4K laser UST | Tri-laser UST |
BenQ V5000i
Pros
- +Large-screen experience
- +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
- −Room conditions matter enormously
- −Fan noise under brightness
- −Smart platform varies
Samsung Premiere 9
Pros
- +Large-screen experience
- +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
- −Room conditions matter enormously
- −Fan noise under brightness
- −Smart platform varies
FAQ: BenQ V5000i vs Samsung Premiere 9
Which is better, BenQ V5000i or Samsung Premiere 9? +
Samsung Premiere 9 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is BenQ V5000i worth the price? +
At $3,499, BenQ V5000i delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in brightness.
Is Samsung Premiere 9 worth the price? +
At $5,999, Samsung Premiere 9 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in brightness.
Does BenQ V5000i or Samsung Premiere 9 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.