Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)
Tri-laser UST · 130″ · Tizen smart
Hisense PX3-Pro UST
Tri-laser UST · 3000 lumens · Dolby Vision
Hisense PX3-Pro UST takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) lands at 88 and Hisense PX3-Pro UST at 91. That puts Hisense PX3-Pro UST ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) if…
- ✓Best premium UST picture quality
- ✓Built-in Tizen smart TV
- ✓40W speaker built-in
Pick Hisense PX3-Pro UST if…
- ✓Bright enough for day
- ✓4K 120Hz
- ✓Dolby Vision + IMAX Enhanced
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) | Hisense PX3-Pro UST |
|---|---|---|
| Type | UST tri-laser | Tri-laser UST |
| Resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz | 4K |
| Brightness | ▲ 3450 ANSI lumens | 3000 lumens |
| Color gamut | 154% DCI-P3 | — |
| HDR | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision + HDR10+ |
| Throw ratio | 0.19:1 | — |
| Lifespan | 20000 hours | — |
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)
- +Best premium UST picture quality
- +Built-in Tizen smart TV
- +40W speaker built-in
- −Premium pricing
- −No Dolby Vision
- −ALR screen sold separately
Hisense PX3-Pro UST
- +Bright enough for day
- +4K 120Hz
- +Dolby Vision + IMAX Enhanced
- −Requires ALR screen for best results
- −Fan noise under load
- −Google TV has ads
FAQ: Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) vs Hisense PX3-Pro UST
Which is better, Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) or Hisense PX3-Pro UST? +
Hisense PX3-Pro UST scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Hisense PX3-Pro UST worth the price? +
At $3,499, Hisense PX3-Pro UST delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in brightness.
Does Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) or Hisense PX3-Pro UST 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.