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Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C — Tri-laser UST · 3450 lumens · 4K
Samsung

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Tri-laser UST · 3450 lumens · 4K

92
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C wins by 4
BenQ X3100i — 4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming
BenQ

BenQ X3100i

4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming

88
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C lands at 92 and BenQ X3100i at 88. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C if…

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

Pick BenQ X3100i if…

  • ✓Low input lag for projectors
  • ✓240Hz at 1080p
  • ✓True 4K DLP
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Winner by scenario

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

Color

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Compared on the color sub-score

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C leads on color (96 vs 90).

Motion

BenQ X3100i

Compared on the motion sub-score

BenQ X3100i leads on motion (94 vs 88).

Features

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Compared on the features sub-score

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C leads on features (92 vs 88).

Value for money

BenQ X3100i

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ X3100i more score per dollar ($2,999 vs $5,999).

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C 92
vs
88 BenQ X3100i

Score breakdown

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
92
brightness 94
color 96
motion 88
features 92
BenQ X3100i
88
brightness 82
color 90
motion 94
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C versus BenQ X3100i — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C BenQ X3100i
Type
Tri-laser UST
4LED DLP
Brightness
▲ 3450 lumens
3300 ANSI lumens
Resolution
4K
4K
HDR
HDR10+
—
Gaming
—
4K/60 + 1080p/240

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

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

BenQ X3100i

Pros
  • +Low input lag for projectors
  • +240Hz at 1080p
  • +True 4K DLP
Cons
  • −Not bright enough for day
  • −Fan noise in boost
  • −Soundbar recommended

FAQ: Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C vs BenQ X3100i

Which is better, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or BenQ X3100i? +

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C worth the price? +

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

Is BenQ X3100i worth the price? +

At $2,999, BenQ X3100i delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in motion.

Does Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or BenQ X3100i 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 Premiere 9 LS970C or BenQ X3100i? +

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C — leads on color (96 vs 90). Compared on the color sub-score.

Which is better for motion, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or BenQ X3100i? +

BenQ X3100i — leads on motion (94 vs 88). Compared on the motion sub-score.