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Samsung LSP9T — Tri-laser UST
Samsung

Samsung LSP9T

Tri-laser UST

90
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
Samsung LSP9T wins by 2
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 LSP9T takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung LSP9T lands at 90 and Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) at 88. That puts Samsung LSP9T ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung LSP9T if…

  • ✓Large-screen experience
  • ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • ✓4K HDR on modern models

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 88).

Brightness

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Compared on the brightness sub-score

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) leads on brightness (92 vs 90).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Samsung LSP9T 90
vs
88 Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Score breakdown

Samsung LSP9T
90
brightness 90
color 88
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

Samsung LSP9T versus Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung LSP9T Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)
Type
Tri-laser UST
UST tri-laser
Resolution
—
4K @ 60 Hz
Brightness
—
3450 ANSI lumens
Color gamut
—
154% DCI-P3
HDR
—
HDR10+
Throw ratio
—
0.19:1
Lifespan
—
20000 hours

Samsung LSP9T

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 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: Samsung LSP9T vs Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Which is better, Samsung LSP9T or Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)? +

Samsung LSP9T scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung LSP9T worth the price? +

At $5,999, Samsung LSP9T delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in brightness.

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 Samsung LSP9T 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, Samsung LSP9T or Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)? +

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) — leads on color (96 vs 88). Compared on the color sub-score.

Which is better for brightness, Samsung LSP9T or Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)? +

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) — leads on brightness (92 vs 90). Compared on the brightness sub-score.