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LG CineBeam Q — Portable 4K · Laser · 500 lumens
LG

LG CineBeam Q

Portable 4K · Laser · 500 lumens

83
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) wins by 5
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) — Tri-laser UST · 130″ · 4K @ 60 Hz
Samsung

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Tri-laser UST · 130″ · 4K @ 60 Hz

88
/ 100
From $6,499
Specdex verdict

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG CineBeam Q lands at 83 and Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) at 88. That puts Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) ahead by 5 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 The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) if…

  • ✓Best premium UST picture quality
  • ✓Built-in Tizen smart TV
  • ✓40 W built-in speaker
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Color

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Compared on the color sub-score

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) leads on color (96 vs 86).

Brightness

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Compared on the brightness sub-score

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) leads on brightness (92 vs 70).

Value for money

LG CineBeam Q

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG CineBeam Q more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $6,499).

LG CineBeam Q 83
vs
88 Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Score breakdown

LG CineBeam Q
83
brightness 70
color 86
motion 82
features 88
contrast 0
gaming 0
ease 0
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)
88
brightness 92
color 96
motion 0
features 0
contrast 88
gaming 78
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

LG CineBeam Q versus Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) — full spec comparison
Spec LG CineBeam Q Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)
Type
Laser portable
UST tri-laser
Brightness
500 lumens
▲ 3450 ANSI lumens
Resolution
4K
4K @ 60 Hz
HDR
HDR10
HDR10+
Color gamut
—
154% DCI-P3
Throw ratio
—
0.19:1
Lifespan
—
20000 hours

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 The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Pros
  • +Best premium UST picture quality
  • +Built-in Tizen smart TV
  • +40 W built-in speaker
Cons
  • −No Dolby Vision
  • −ALR screen sold separately
  • −Premium pricing

FAQ: LG CineBeam Q vs Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Which is better, LG CineBeam Q or Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)? +

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) worth the price? +

At $6,499, Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.

Does LG CineBeam Q or Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) 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.

Which is better for color, LG CineBeam Q or Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)? +

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) — leads on color (96 vs 86). Compared on the color sub-score.

Which is better for brightness, LG CineBeam Q or Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)? +

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) — leads on brightness (92 vs 70). Compared on the brightness sub-score.