Samsung The Premiere LPU9D 3,450-Lumen 4K UHD Laser TV Projector with Triple Laser

Short description

With the Samsung The Premiere LPU9D (2024), you can turn your living room into a first-class cinema without a conventional projector standing in the middle of the room. Thanks to innovative ultra short throw technology, the device projects an impressive image of up to 130 inches straight onto your wall from just a few centimetres away. The triple laser light source delivers a colour purity and brightness that impresses even in daylight and delights film lovers and gamers alike.

Key benefits at a glance

• Triple laser technology (RGB) for outstanding colour reproduction and enormous brilliance
• 4K UHD resolution with AI upscaling for crisp details with any content
• Comprehensive HDR support including HDR10+ with dynamic metadata
• Integrated Gaming Hub with AI Auto Game Mode for optimised gaming performance
• Immersive 2.2.2-channel sound with 40 watts output and Dolby Atmos support
• Smart TV functions via Tizen OS with direct access to all common streaming apps
• Ultra short throw lens enables a 100-inch image at just 11.3 cm from the wall

Picture quality

The Samsung LPU9D uses advanced DLP technology combined with a triple laser light source (RGB). As a separate laser is used for each primary colour, the projector achieves exceptional colour depth and brilliance that leaves conventional light sources far behind. With 3,450 ISO lumens, the device has enough brightness reserves for use in living rooms with ambient light, while the native contrast of 1,500:1 ensures three-dimensional images.

Support for HDR10, HLG and especially HDR10+ ensures a first-class HDR experience. Dynamic metadata optimally adapts each scene to the projector's capabilities, preserving details in both bright and dark areas. The integrated Quantum Processor 4K engine also uses AI upscaling to bring lower-resolution content up to 4K UHD level.

Smooth playback is ensured by Auto Motion Plus motion interpolation, which effectively minimises motion blur in fast-paced action scenes or sports broadcasts. Film lovers can enjoy films in Filmmaker Mode exactly as the director intended in the mastering studio.

Gaming performance

Thanks to the integrated Gaming Hub and AI Auto Game Mode, The Premiere is perfectly equipped for modern games consoles. Motion Xcelerator technology ensures clear image reproduction during fast movement, which, together with optimised latency, delivers a direct and responsive gaming feel on the gigantic screen.

Sound

The integrated 2.2.2-channel system with an output of 40 watts (RMS) offers much more powerful sound than standard projectors and is perfectly adequate for casual TV viewing. Thanks to Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound (OTS), the sound follows the action on the screen, while Samsung Q-Symphony perfects the interplay with compatible Samsung soundbars. Via eARC, lossless audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio are passed through to an AV receiver. Bluetooth also allows wireless connection to headphones – handy for late-night film sessions.

Smart features & streaming

As a fully fledged smart TV, the projector uses the Tizen operating system. Major streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video are pre-installed – no additional stick required. With voice assistants such as Bixby and Alexa built-in, plus support for AirPlay and Samsung Tap View, content can be transferred from your smartphone to the big screen with ease.

Placement, projection & in the box

A laser TV projects onto the screen surface from an extremely short distance at a steep angle – which is exactly what makes it so special, but also places special demands on the projection surface. A normal wall or conventional screen cannot meet these: without a special coating, the light is reflected uncontrollably onto the ceiling, which in turn casts a milky haze over the image. At the same time, the short throw distance makes even the smallest unevenness visible as a shadow or ripple. CLR screens solve both problems – they absorb stray light from above and, thanks to their tensioned or frame construction, offer a perfectly flat projection surface.

Suitable CLR screens for your laser TV:

• CLR fixed-frame screen – permanent installation for maximum flatness and the best picture
• CLR motorised screen (wall/ceiling mounting) – disappears elegantly into its housing when not in use
• CLR floor-rising screen – flexible placement without drilling, ideal in combination with a laser TV cabinet

Connections

• HDMI: 3 x HDMI (supports 4K resolution; eARC for passing through lossless audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio)
• USB: 1 x USB-A
• Audio out: Digital audio out (optical) and Bluetooth (wireless connection for headphones or speakers)
• Network: Ethernet (LAN) plus WiFi5 and Bluetooth 5.2
• Other: 1 x antenna input, 1 x Ex-Link (RS-232C), Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

In the box: Samsung The Premiere LPU9D, remote control, power cable and instructions.

Light source & operation

The LPU9D's modern triple laser light source is virtually maintenance-free. The maintenance-free light source lasts up to 20,000 hours – equivalent to around 18.5 years of daily film nights (at 3 h/day) in Eco mode.

With an operating noise level of up to 32 dB(A), the projector remains pleasantly quiet in operation – the cooling is only audible in very quiet passages and is reliably drowned out at normal film volume.

Conclusion

The Samsung The Premiere LPU9D is the ideal choice for demanding home cinema enthusiasts looking for a huge picture without the installation hurdles of a classic projector. By combining triple laser technology, 4K AI upscaling and the intuitive Tizen OS, it offers a premium experience that sets standards in colour accuracy and convenience. It is the key to an immersive cinema experience right in the middle of your living room.

The perfect home cinema needs more than just a projector: the right screen, ceiling mount and cables make all the difference. Our home cinema experts will be happy to advise you on the optimal setup – get in touch now.