The catch
Samsung The Premiere 9
The biggest Hisense UST systems are larger than its 130-inch maximum.
Side by side
Samsung The Premiere 9 vs Premiere 7 compared: Neither has Dolby Vision, Premiere 9 reaches 130 inches
Quick verdict
If Samsung’s Tizen experience is your main reason to buy and a 90 to 120-inch screen is enough, the Premiere 7 fits. For a brighter 130-inch setup, wider triple-laser color and stronger 40W sound, pick the Premiere 9. Dolby Vision isn't supported on either.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Published ISO brightness: how big the gap is
The published “ISO brightness” figure is 38% higher on Samsung The Premiere 9: 3,450 ISO lumens, against 2,500 ISO lumens on Samsung The Premiere 7.
Where this comes from
Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. The percentage comes from the lower published figure.
The catch
Samsung The Premiere 7
Color volume falls short of the Premiere 9 because of the single-laser light engine.
Samsung The Premiere 9
- Why pick it
- Your screen won't go past 120 inches.
- You value Tizen convenience over maximum color volume.
- The catch
- The biggest Hisense UST systems are larger than its 130-inch maximum.
Samsung The Premiere 7
- Why pick it
- Your screen could reach 130 inches.
- You think triple-laser color justifies the premium.
- The catch
- Color volume falls short of the Premiere 9 because of the single-laser light engine.
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What this page compares
Samsung’s current UST models side by side on brightness, laser architecture, screen size, color and built-in sound.
This one comes down to published iso brightness and light source first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I will keep some lights on while I watch
Samsung The Premiere 9 lists “Triple laser” for light source, while Samsung The Premiere 7 lists “Single laser”. For light source, this affects image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Compare matching standards before you call either label the winner.
- Samsung The Premiere 9
- Better fit
- Samsung The Premiere 7
- Good
The living-room TV is what this will replace
A wall-side setup, verified Netflix access, useful speakers and enough output for a living-room screen all come together in it. A suitable UST screen may still be needed.
- Samsung The Premiere 9
- Better fit
- Samsung The Premiere 7
- Good
I am after a picture of 120 inches or larger
Samsung The Premiere 9 lists “100–130 inches” for image range, while Samsung The Premiere 7 lists “90–120 inches”. For image range, this affects image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Compare matching standards before you call either label the winner.
- Samsung The Premiere 9
- Better fit
- Samsung The Premiere 7
- Depends
I want sound that needs no extra speakers
Samsung The Premiere 9 lists “40W” for built-in audio, while Samsung The Premiere 7 lists “30W”. This decides whether the built-in sound is enough or you still need an external audio setup.
- Samsung The Premiere 9
- Similar
- Samsung The Premiere 7
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
Published ISO brightness: how big the gap is
The published “ISO brightness” figure is 38% higher on Samsung The Premiere 9: 3,450 ISO lumens, against 2,500 ISO lumens on Samsung The Premiere 7.
How we worked this out
Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. The percentage comes from the lower published figure.
Where these two really part ways
Samsung The Premiere 9 is the better match for “I will keep some lights on while I watch” and “The living-room TV is what this will replace”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
These needs do not split the pair
Both meet the same 4 of the 4 needs this comparison is built around, so the choice comes down to “published iso brightness” and “light source”.
How we worked this out
Both products are checked against the same needs. The first verified differences still standing are named here.
Models that handle “It must sit directly below the screen” and “I want sound that needs no extra speakers”
9 of the 90 home projectors checked handle both “It must sit directly below the screen” and “I want sound that needs no extra speakers”. Both make the cut.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
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 9
Check this one yourselfWe do not have a complete verified lens range for this exact model.
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.
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, LPU9D
The Premiere 9
Samsung’s premium triple-laser UST puts a bright 4K picture, wide color, Tizen streaming and strong built-in sound into a polished living-room setup.
- Best for
- Samsung’s premium all-in-one UST
Facts we checked
- 4K triple-laser light engine at 3,450 ISO-lumen
- A 154% DCI-P3 color claim, with an image range of 100–130-inch
- A 40W built-in audio system on the Tizen smart platform
Option B
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
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Samsung The Premiere 9 | Samsung The Premiere 7 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published ISO brightness | 3,450 ISO lumens | 2,500 ISO lumens | Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. |
| Light source | Triple laser | Single laser | For light source, this affects image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Compare matching standards before you call either label the winner. |
| Image range | 100–130 inches | 90–120 inches | For image range, this affects image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Compare matching standards before you call either label the winner. |
| Built-in audio | 40W | 30W | It determines whether the built-in sound is sufficient or you will still need an external audio setup. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Samsung The Premiere 9
- You get HDR10+ from Samsung but no Dolby Vision, and the premium only pays off if you will use the Tizen and audio package.
With Samsung The Premiere 7
- Amazon stock is currently thinner than for the Premiere 9, and the image tops out at 120 inches.
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 7 of the 90 models checked meet every need here: “It must sit directly below the screen”, “I will keep some lights on while I watch”, “I use it mainly for movies”, and “I want sound that needs no extra speakers”.
7 models fit, out of 90 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “It must sit directly below the screen”, “I will keep some lights on while I watch”, “I use it mainly for movies”, and “I want sound that needs no extra speakers”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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