Samsung
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
Tri-laser UST · 3450 lumens · 4K
92
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C wins by 9
LG
LG CineBeam Q
Portable 4K · Laser · 500 lumens
83
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C lands at 92 and LG CineBeam Q at 83. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C ahead by 9 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 LG CineBeam Q if…
- ✓Tiny cube portable design
- ✓Genuine 4K laser in a 3-pound box
- ✓webOS smart features
Score breakdown
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
92 brightness 94
color 96
motion 88
features 92
LG CineBeam Q
83 brightness 70
color 86
motion 82
features 88
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
LG CineBeam Q
Type
Tri-laser UST
Laser portable
Brightness
3450 lumens
500 lumens
Resolution
4K
4K
HDR
HDR10+
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
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
FAQ: Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C vs LG CineBeam Q
Which is better, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or LG CineBeam Q? +
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. 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 LG CineBeam Q worth the price? +
At $1,299, LG CineBeam Q delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in features.
Does Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or LG CineBeam Q 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.