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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 9
LG CineBeam Q — Portable 4K · Laser · 500 lumens
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
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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 86).

Features

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Motion

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Compared on the motion sub-score

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C leads on motion (88 vs 82).

Value for money

LG CineBeam Q

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG CineBeam Q more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $5,999).

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C 92
vs
83 LG CineBeam Q

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

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C versus LG CineBeam Q — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for color, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or LG CineBeam Q? +

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C — leads on color (96 vs 86). Compared on the color sub-score.

Which is better for features, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or LG CineBeam Q? +

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C — leads on features (92 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.