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Despite a high price, high input lag, and occasional rainbow artifacts, the Samsung Premiere LSP9T provides incredible value with a massive screen, vibrant colors, and bright projection.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Samsung Premiere LSP9T is a premium ultra-short throw projector that was launched in 2020. Like many of the best projectors, this smart projector has 4K resolution (with pixel shifting) and HDR10+ support and uses a Tizen-based interface commonly seen on Samsung TVs. Its brightness is 2,800 ANSI lumens, and connectivity options include 3 x HDMI, 1 x USB, 1 x Optical, RF Input, and Ethernet.
The throw ratio is only 0.189 (130 inches at a distance of 238mm), and it implements triple laser technology and digital keystone correction. Lastly, it’s compatible with the SmartThings app and has built-in voice assistants (Bixby and Alexa), but no lens shift exists.
The high-end Samsung Premiere LSP9T delivers a superbly immersive viewing experience with its massive 130-inch screen size and vibrant image quality. Its 2,800-lumen brightness makes it suitable for both brightly lit and dim spaces, and the 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio is among the highest we’ve tested. HDR10+ and a 147% DCI P3 coverage ensure stunning color vibrance and range, but the 56 ms input lag (4K and full HD) and lack of 120 Hz refresh rate will deter gamers.
The 40-watt 4.2 channel built-in speakers are loud and use Acoustic Beam technology to disperse the sound more thoroughly, and with eARC compatibility, you can play Dolby Atmos over HDMI. A drawback, however, is that you will occasionally notice a rainbow effect over small, bright highlights.
ReasonS to Buy
High brightness
The LSP9T is ideal for film viewing in moderately lit and dark settings. Its SDR brightness of 2716 lumens is excellent for vibrant visuals and brighter than two-thirds of our certified, tested projectors.
Visuals remain bright even with ambient light, so you don’t strictly require a dark home cinema setup. For a brighter option, read this BenQ TK700STi review.
Excellent image quality
An impressive color gamut of 161.4% DCI-P3 delivers a wide range of vivid colors (and these results rank the second highest on our certified, tested roster). After calibration, color accuracy is excellent.
Along with HDR10+ and 1500:1 native contrast, the black levels and shadow detail are above average yet satisfying for moderately lit rooms. You may need to tweak some settings for darker scenes.
Reason to Avoid
Slightly high input lag
Its input lag of 56 ms (4K and 1080p at 60 Hz) is the third-highest on our verified, tested list, but it’s not an issue while playing non-competitive games that aren’t moving too fast.
Rainbow effect
Despite offering stunning, TV-like visual clarity, occasionally, stripes of color flash over tiny, bright highlights.
Samsung Premiere LSP9T Specs
3D Ready
Yes
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
2800 Lumens
Contrast Ratio
2,000,000:1
Depth
14.5"
Digital Keystone
Yes
Display Technology
DLP
HDR
HDR10, HDR10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Height
5"
Integrated Speakers
Yes
Light Source
Laser
Light Source Life
20000 hrs
Max Distance
9.36"
Max Screen Size
130"
Min Distance
4.44"
Min Screen Size
100"
No
–
Noise Level
32 dB
Portable
No
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Resolution
3840 x 2160 (4k)
Smart Functionality
Yes
Sync Technology
–
TV Tuner
Yes
ThrowType
Ultra Short Throw Technology
Video Inputs
Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, USB
Weight
25 lbs
Width
21.6"
All Specs
Test Results
These are the most important criteria to test for Projectors based on our comprehensive Testing Methodology.
SDR Brightness (nits)
0
HDR Brightness (nits)
0
SDR Brightness (Lumens)
2,716
HDR Brightness (Lumens)
2,782
SDR Color Temperature (K)
0
HDR Color Temperature (K)
0
Contrast Ratio (x:y)
0
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)
161.4
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709)
240.5
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020)
0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)
108.9
Color Gamut % (BT. 709)
0
Input Lag (ms)
55.9
All Tests
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The Samsung Premiere LSP9T is a premium ultra-short throw projector that was launched in 2020. Like many of the best projectors, this smart projector has 4K resolution (with pixel shifting) and HDR10+ support and uses a Tizen-based interface commonly seen on Samsung TVs. Its brightness is 2,800 ANSI lumens, and connectivity options include 3 x HDMI, 1 x USB, 1 x Optical, RF Input, and Ethernet.
The throw ratio is only 0.189 (130 inches at a distance of 238mm), and it implements triple laser technology and digital keystone correction. Lastly, it’s compatible with the SmartThings app and has built-in voice assistants (Bixby and Alexa), but no lens shift exists.
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