Projectors · Mid-range
Samsung The Premiere 7 4K Laser UST Projector (SP-LPU7DSAXXZA)
A laser TV with a real TV operating system: Tizen with native apps and Samsung Gaming Hub, 30 W 2.2-channel speakers, and 2,500 lumens from a compact single-laser cabinet. It costs less than the Hisense PX3-PRO and is the easier choice for a household that will not add a receiver or streaming box.
- Single laser DLP UST
- 2,500 ISO lumens
- Throw 0.25:1, 100 to 120 in
- HDR10+ / HLG, Tizen OS
It is the only UST in the catalog with a full smart TV platform, native Netflix and Samsung's Gaming Hub built in, plus a 30 W 2.2-channel speaker system that removes the need for a soundbar in a casual room. At 2,500 ISO lumens it is bright enough for daytime viewing on a CLR screen, and it undercuts the Hisense PX3-PRO by several hundred dollars.
Watch out: Native contrast is only about 1,000:1 and there is no HDMI 2.1, 4K120 or Dolby Vision, so treat it as a bright-room TV replacement rather than a theater projector.
Pros
- Tizen smart platform and Gaming Hub built in
- Bright enough for lights-on viewing on a CLR screen
- 30 W 2.2-channel speakers with Dolby Atmos decoding
Cons
- Low native contrast for the price
- 0.25:1 throw needs a deeper cabinet than newer USTs
- No HDMI 2.1, 4K120 or Dolby Vision
Specifications
| Type | 0.47-in DLP UST, laser phosphor |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K UHD (XPR pixel shift) |
| Brightness | 2,500 ISO lumens (mfr) |
| Throw ratio | 0.25:1 |
| Lens shift | None (UST) |
| Input lag | About 44 ms at 60Hz (no 120Hz) |
| Light source | Laser phosphor, 20,000 h |
Specs come from manufacturer documentation and published reviews; check the retailer listing for the current revision.