Samsung
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)
Tri-laser UST · 130″ · Tizen smart
88
/ 100
From $6,499
VS
Samsung Premiere 9 wins by 4
Samsung
Samsung Premiere 9
Tri-laser UST
92
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict
Samsung Premiere 9 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) lands at 88 and Samsung Premiere 9 at 92. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 ahead by 4 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 Samsung Premiere 9 if…
- ✓Large-screen experience
- ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- ✓4K HDR on modern models
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) 88
vs 92 Samsung Premiere 9
Score breakdown
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)
88 brightness 92
color 96
contrast 88
gaming 80
ease 86
motion 0
features 0
Samsung Premiere 9
92 brightness 92
color 90
contrast 0
gaming 0
ease 0
motion 82
features 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) | Samsung Premiere 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | UST tri-laser | Tri-laser UST |
| Resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz | — |
| Brightness | 3450 ANSI lumens | — |
| Color gamut | 154% DCI-P3 | — |
| HDR | HDR10+ | — |
| Throw ratio | 0.19:1 | — |
| Lifespan | 20000 hours | — |
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
Samsung Premiere 9
Pros
- +Large-screen experience
- +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
- −Room conditions matter enormously
- −Fan noise under brightness
- −Smart platform varies
FAQ: Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) vs Samsung Premiere 9
Which is better, Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) or Samsung Premiere 9? +
Samsung Premiere 9 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Samsung Premiere 9 worth the price? +
At $5,999, Samsung Premiere 9 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in brightness.
Does Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) or Samsung Premiere 9 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.