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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 10
BenQ TK850 — DLP 4K
BenQ

BenQ TK850

DLP 4K

82
/ 100
From $1,599
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 TK850 at 82. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C ahead by 10 points — a decisive 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 TK850 if…

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

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

Brightness

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Compared on the brightness sub-score

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C leads on brightness (94 vs 82).

Color

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Compared on the color sub-score

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C leads on color (96 vs 80).

Features

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Compared on the features sub-score

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C leads on features (92 vs 80).

Value for money

BenQ TK850

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ TK850 more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $5,999).

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C 92
vs
82 BenQ TK850

Score breakdown

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
92
brightness 94
color 96
motion 88
features 92
BenQ TK850
82
brightness 82
color 80
motion 82
features 80

Specs side-by-side

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C versus BenQ TK850 — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C BenQ TK850
Type
Tri-laser UST
DLP 4K
Brightness
3450 lumens
—
Resolution
4K
—
HDR
HDR10+
—

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 TK850

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: Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C vs BenQ TK850

Which is better, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or BenQ TK850? +

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 TK850 worth the price? +

At $1,599, BenQ TK850 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in brightness.

Does Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or BenQ TK850 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 brightness, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or BenQ TK850? +

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C — leads on brightness (94 vs 82). Compared on the brightness sub-score.

Which is better for color, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or BenQ TK850? +

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C — leads on color (96 vs 80). Compared on the color sub-score.