XGIMI Horizon Ultra
Portable 4K
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
Tri-laser UST · 3450 lumens · 4K
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, XGIMI Horizon Ultra lands at 85 and Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C at 92. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick XGIMI Horizon Ultra if…
- ✓Large-screen experience
- ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- ✓4K HDR on modern models
Pick Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C if…
- ✓Highest-quality UST image available
- ✓Excellent color volume
- ✓Tizen smart platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBrightness
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970CCompared on the brightness sub-score
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C leads on brightness (94 vs 85).
Color
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970CCompared on the color sub-score
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C leads on color (96 vs 83).
Features
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970CCompared on the features sub-score
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C leads on features (92 vs 83).
Value for money
XGIMI Horizon UltraSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
XGIMI Horizon Ultra more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $5,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | XGIMI Horizon Ultra | Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable 4K | Tri-laser UST |
| Brightness | — | 3450 lumens |
| Resolution | — | 4K |
| HDR | — | HDR10+ |
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
- +Large-screen experience
- +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- +4K HDR on modern models
- −Room conditions matter enormously
- −Fan noise under brightness
- −Smart platform varies
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
- +Highest-quality UST image available
- +Excellent color volume
- +Tizen smart platform
- −Very expensive
- −Needs ALR screen
- −Tizen ads
FAQ: XGIMI Horizon Ultra vs Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
Which is better, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C? +
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is XGIMI Horizon Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,699, XGIMI Horizon Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in brightness.
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 XGIMI Horizon Ultra 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.
Which is better for brightness, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C? +
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C — leads on brightness (94 vs 85). Compared on the brightness sub-score.
Which is better for color, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C? +
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C — leads on color (96 vs 83). Compared on the color sub-score.