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LG CineBeam Q

Portable 4K · Laser · 500 lumens

83
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C wins by 9
Samsung

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Tri-laser UST · 3450 lumens · 4K

92
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG CineBeam Q lands at 83 and Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C at 92. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG CineBeam Q if…

  • ✓Tiny cube portable design
  • ✓Genuine 4K laser in a 3-pound box
  • ✓webOS smart features

Pick Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C if…

  • ✓Highest-quality UST image available
  • ✓Excellent color volume
  • ✓Tizen smart platform

Score breakdown

LG CineBeam Q
83
brightness 70
color 86
motion 82
features 88
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
92
brightness 94
color 96
motion 88
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Spec
LG CineBeam Q
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
Type
Laser portable
Tri-laser UST
Brightness
500 lumens
3450 lumens
Resolution
4K
4K
HDR
HDR10
HDR10+

LG CineBeam Q

Pros
  • +Tiny cube portable design
  • +Genuine 4K laser in a 3-pound box
  • +webOS smart features
Cons
  • −500 lumens too dim for bright rooms
  • −Battery not built-in
  • −Fan noise noticeable

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Pros
  • +Highest-quality UST image available
  • +Excellent color volume
  • +Tizen smart platform
Cons
  • −Very expensive
  • −Needs ALR screen
  • −Tizen ads

FAQ: LG CineBeam Q vs Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Which is better, LG CineBeam Q or Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C? +

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG CineBeam Q worth the price? +

At $1,299, LG CineBeam Q delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in features.

Is Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C worth the price? +

At $5,999, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in color.

Does LG CineBeam Q or Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C 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.