Samsung
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)
Tri-laser UST · 130″ · Tizen smart
88
/ 100
From $6,499
VS
BenQ
BenQ X3100i
4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming
88
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) lands at 88 and BenQ X3100i at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) if…
- ✓Best premium UST picture quality
- ✓Built-in Tizen smart TV
- ✓40W speaker built-in
Pick BenQ X3100i if…
- ✓Low input lag for projectors
- ✓240Hz at 1080p
- ✓True 4K DLP
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) 88
vs 88 BenQ X3100i
Score breakdown
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)
88 brightness 92
color 96
contrast 88
gaming 80
ease 86
motion 0
features 0
BenQ X3100i
88 brightness 82
color 90
contrast 0
gaming 0
ease 0
motion 94
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) | BenQ X3100i |
|---|---|---|
| Type | UST tri-laser | 4LED DLP |
| Resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz | 4K |
| Brightness | ▲ 3450 ANSI lumens | 3300 ANSI lumens |
| Color gamut | 154% DCI-P3 | — |
| HDR | HDR10+ | — |
| Throw ratio | 0.19:1 | — |
| Lifespan | 20000 hours | — |
| Gaming | — | 4K/60 + 1080p/240 |
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)
Pros
- +Best premium UST picture quality
- +Built-in Tizen smart TV
- +40W speaker built-in
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −No Dolby Vision
- −ALR screen sold separately
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 The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) vs BenQ X3100i
Which is better, Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) or BenQ X3100i? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is BenQ X3100i worth the price? +
At $2,999, BenQ X3100i delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in motion.
Does Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) 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.