Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) Review
Tri-laser UST · 130″ · 4K @ 60 Hz
Specdex verdict Samsung's Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Samsung's flagship UST projector — 130″ tri-laser image, 4K at 60 Hz, 3,450 ANSI lumens, 154% DCI-P3 color. The premium home-theater alternative to a giant TV.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Samsung The Premiere 9 (LPU9D) versus its closest rivals
- +Best premium UST picture quality
- +Built-in Tizen smart TV
- +40 W built-in speaker
- −No Dolby Vision
- −ALR screen sold separately
- −Premium pricing
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.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K @ 60 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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