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Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) — Tri-laser UST · 130″ · Tizen smart
Samsung

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D)

Tri-laser UST · 130″ · Tizen smart

88
/ 100
From $6,499
VS
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C wins by 4
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
Specdex verdict

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) lands at 88 and Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C at 92. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C 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 LS970C if…

  • Highest-quality UST image available
  • Excellent color volume
  • Tizen smart platform
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) 88
vs
92 Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

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 LS970C
92
brightness 94
color 96
contrast 0
gaming 0
ease 0
motion 88
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) versus Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
Type
UST tri-laser
Tri-laser UST
Resolution
4K @ 120 Hz
4K
Brightness
3450 ANSI lumens
3450 lumens
Color gamut
154% DCI-P3
HDR
HDR10+
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 LS970C

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

FAQ: Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) vs Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C

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

Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C 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 LS970C worth the price? +

At $5,999, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in color.

Does Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) or Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C 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.