The catch
Samsung The Premiere 7
Color volume falls short of the Premiere 9 because of the single-laser light engine.
Side by side
Samsung Premiere 7 vs XGIMI MIRA compared: On the media unit, MIRA fits a shorter lens distance
Quick verdict
Pick the MIRA for a shorter lens distance and Google TV. The Premiere 7 fits a Samsung-focused living room that has enough space on the media unit.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Confirm a 120-inch picture fits first
A 120-inch 16:9 picture needs 2.2 ft from lens to screen with the Samsung The Premiere 7 and 1.5 ft with the XGIMI MIRA.
Where this comes from
Width = diagonal × 16 / √337, which is 104.6 inches at 120 inches. Times each documented throw endpoint, divided by 12, that gives feet. Digital zoom, keystone, cabinet offset and lens-shift limits are not included.
The catch
XGIMI MIRA
Larger premium UST models are more flexible than its fixed 80 to 120-inch range.
Samsung The Premiere 7
- Why pick it
- Samsung Tizen works with your streaming setup
- Your cabinet permits a longer lens distance
- The catch
- Color volume falls short of the Premiere 9 because of the single-laser light engine.
XGIMI MIRA
- Why pick it
- Depth on the media unit is tight
- Google TV is your pick
- The catch
- Larger premium UST models are more flexible than its fixed 80 to 120-inch range.
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What this page compares
MIRA offers a shorter lens distance and Google TV, while Premiere 7 suits a Samsung-focused living room with enough space on the media unit.
The chassis still has to be measured on its own
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Samsung Tizen works with your streaming setup
Samsung Tizen runs on the Premiere 7. Pick it if that platform is a firm requirement, and verify the exact apps you need instead of assuming every smart projector carries the same catalog.
- Samsung The Premiere 7
- Better fit
- XGIMI MIRA
- Not suitable
Depth on the media unit is limited
MIRA's throw is 0.175, compared with 0.25 for the Premiere 7. That shortens the optical distance, though you should consult the lens position and cabinet drawings to work out the real gap from the wall.
- Samsung The Premiere 7
- Depends
- XGIMI MIRA
- Better fit
I already picked a 120-inch 16:9 screen
Measure from the lens and allow 2.2 ft for the Samsung The Premiere 7 or 1.5 ft for the XGIMI MIRA. Cabinet and mounting clearances are a separate check.
- Samsung The Premiere 7
- Depends
- XGIMI MIRA
- Depends
I don't want to buy the wrong edition for streaming
Tizen is documented for the Samsung The Premiere 7 and Smart platform for the XGIMI MIRA. Verify the exact US model and the apps you need. A similar name or older generation does not settle it.
- Samsung The Premiere 7
- Depends
- XGIMI MIRA
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Confirm a 120-inch picture fits first
A 120-inch 16:9 picture needs 2.2 ft from lens to screen with the Samsung The Premiere 7 and 1.5 ft with the XGIMI MIRA.
How we worked this out
Width = diagonal × 16 / √337, which is 104.6 inches at 120 inches. Times each documented throw endpoint, divided by 12, that gives feet. Digital zoom, keystone, cabinet offset and lens-shift limits are not included.
Treat the light ratings with their limits in mind
The Samsung The Premiere 7 is listed at 2500 ISO lumens and the XGIMI MIRA at 2000, which puts the higher headline about 25% above the lower one. These ratings are the manufacturers' and not matched measurements.
How we worked this out
The exact inputs as published are 2500 ISO for Samsung The Premiere 7 and 2000 ISO for XGIMI MIRA. A percentage is shown only within one labeled standard. Manufacturer methods, calibration and picture modes can still differ.
At the same 120-inch maximum, MIRA takes up less optical depth
Versus the Premiere 7, MIRA cuts lens distance by 30%, and both top out at a stated 120-inch image.
How we worked this out
1 - 0.175 / 0.25 = 30%. The published diagonal maximum is 120 inches for both. Cabinet depth and lens offset are still measured separately.
Plug in your numbers
Will either projector work in your room?
This checks hard limits only. Personal preferences are left out of the math.
Samsung The Premiere 7
Does not work with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens position is about 2.18 ft. You entered 9.50 ft.
XGIMI MIRA
Does not work with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens position is about 1.53 ft. You entered 9.50 ft.
Measure distance from the lens to the screen. The math assumes a 16:9 picture and uses the verified throw range for each exact model.
With an ultra-short-throw model, the gap behind the cabinet is a separate measurement. Check the installation diagram for cabinet position, screen height and ventilation.
Option A
Samsung, LPU7D
The Premiere 7
Tizen streaming, a 4K single-laser picture and a 90 to 120-inch living-room range come in this compact Samsung UST.
- Best for
- The cheaper way into a Samsung UST
Facts we checked
- 4K single-laser light engine at 2,500 ISO-lumen
- UST ratio of 0.25:1, for 90–120-inch images
- 30W built-in audio on the Tizen smart platform
Option B
XGIMI, MIRA
MIRA
For an 80 to 120-inch setup, this compact premium UST brings 4K triple-laser color, Dolby Vision and a strong Harman Kardon audio system.
- Best for
- A compact 4K UST with style
Facts we checked
- 4K RGB triple-laser light engine at 2,000 ISO-lumen
- UST ratio of 0.175:1, for 80–120-inch images
- A 36W Harman Kardon audio system, plus Dolby Vision
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Samsung The Premiere 7 | XGIMI MIRA | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical throw ratio | 0.25 to 0.25 | 0.175 to 0.175 | Distance runs from the lens to the screen and is calculated from the image width. |
| Lens distance for 120 inches | 2.2 ft | 1.5 ft | The calculation assumes 16:9 and optical adjustment alone. Cabinet depth and cable clearance come on top. |
| Published image-size range | 90 to 120 in | 80 to 120 in | A supported maximum is no guarantee of a bright picture in your room. |
| Published light output | 2500 ISO lumens | 2000 ISO lumens | You cannot swap one measurement standard or picture mode for another. |
| Display architecture | single-chip-dlp | single-chip-dlp | Viewers who are sensitive to rainbow flashes may care about single-chip sequential color. |
| Streaming platform | Tizen | Smart platform | Before you add a separate streamer, confirm the exact US edition and the apps you need. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Samsung The Premiere 7
- Amazon stock is currently thinner than for the Premiere 9, and the image tops out at 120 inches.
With XGIMI MIRA
- A compact body doesn't remove the need for precise cabinet height and a flat wall or screen.
Decision guide
How to decide
A shorter lens distance and Google TV point to MIRA. Premiere 7 suits a Samsung-focused living room with enough space on the media unit.
The chassis still has to be measured on its own
The MIRA has a 0.175 throw against 0.25. The optical distance is shorter, but where the lens sits inside each cabinet determines the actual back edge and wall gap.
Both support the same maximum
These records list up to 120 inches for both. Neither leads to a 150-inch setup, however tempting the light rating looks.
The screen belongs in the room budget
As UST designs, both need a flat, suitable screen and correct projector height, which matter more than treating the unit as a normal TV that can sit anywhere.
What this page can’t tell you
- Throw calculations rely on published optical ranges and a 16:9 picture, so they can't stand in for the exact installation diagram.
- Published lumens, contrast and latency don't amount to a matched real-room picture-quality result.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the home projectors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 1 of the 90 models checked meet every need here: “Family movie nights happen in our living room”, “I cannot move the position of my shelf or ceiling mount”, and “I want Netflix working from day one”.
1 model fits, out of 90 checkedThe gap in numbers
Samsung The Premiere 7 lists 2,500 ISO lm for listed ISO brightness, 25% more than the 2,000 ISO lm on XGIMI MIRA.
- Samsung The Premiere 7
- 2,500 ISO lm
- XGIMI MIRA
- 2,000 ISO lm
- Models with this figure
- 44 of 90
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Family movie nights happen in our living room”, “I cannot move the position of my shelf or ceiling mount”, and “I want Netflix working from day one”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedThis median counts ISO-lumen figures alone. ANSI ratings and lumen labels used only by the maker stay out. For context, 44 of 90 models publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Samsung The Premiere 7 |
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| XGIMI MIRA | None of these needs is a documented match |
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