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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
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 Premiere 9 LS970C takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C lands at 92 and Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) 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 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

Tie

Compared on the color sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Brightness

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Compared on the brightness sub-score

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C leads on brightness (94 vs 92).

Value for money

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C more score per dollar ($5,999 vs $6,499).

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C 92
vs
88 Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Score breakdown

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
92
brightness 94
color 96
motion 88
features 92
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 Premiere 9 LS970C versus Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)
Type
Tri-laser UST
UST tri-laser
Brightness
3450 lumens
3450 ANSI lumens
Resolution
4K
4K @ 60 Hz
HDR
HDR10+
HDR10+
Color gamut
—
154% DCI-P3
Throw ratio
—
0.19:1
Lifespan
—
20000 hours

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

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

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 Premiere 9 LS970C vs Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Which is better, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)? +

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 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 Premiere 9 LS970C 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 brightness, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)? +

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C — leads on brightness (94 vs 92). Compared on the brightness sub-score.

Which is the better value, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C or Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)? +

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C — more score per dollar ($5,999 vs $6,499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.