Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) Review
Tri-laser UST · 130″ · Tizen smart
Specdex verdict Samsung's Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) lands at 88/100 — a solid premium pick that trades on the small details, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Samsung's flagship UST projector. 130″ image, 4K @ 120Hz, tri-laser color — the premium home theater alternative to a giant TV.
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) versus its closest rivals
- +Best premium UST picture quality
- +Built-in Tizen smart TV
- +40W speaker built-in
- −Premium pricing
- −No Dolby Vision
- −ALR screen sold separately
Who's the Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $6,499 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D).
- Projector
- Remote with batteries
- Power cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3450 ANSI lumens |
| HDR | HDR10+ |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | UST tri-laser |
| Color gamut | 154% DCI-P3 |
| Throw ratio | 0.19:1 |
| Lifespan | 20000 hours |
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