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Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus vs Samsung The Premiere LPU9D

Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus is brighter and better for gaming. Samsung The Premiere LPU9D is $300.03 cheaper and lighter.

Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus$3,799.99 · Amazon
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Samsung The Premiere LPU9D$3,499.96 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
4,000 lm ISO3,450 lm ISO
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native contrast (on/off)
—1,500:1
Throw ratio
0.16:10.19:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10+, HLG
Light source
Laser (phosphor)RGB triple laser
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)33 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,799.99$5,999.99
Best price
$3,799.99$3,499.96
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.35 m0.42 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,000 lm ISO3,450 lm ISO
Colour light output
4,000 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—3,200 lm (peak)
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.62 in0.66 in
Panel alignment
Zone-by-zone—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)XPR 2-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
—1,500:1
Dynamic contrast
Over 5,000,000:12,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour gamut
—DCI-P3 154% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, BT.1886
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping
Dynamic—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
1320
Picture certifications
—Filmmaker Mode
3D
NoNo
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)RGB triple laser
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorRGB triple laser
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.16:10.19:1
Image size
80–150 in100–130 in
Zoom
DigitalNone
Focal length
2.3 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.8—
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Grid warp
Yes—
Auto setup
Obstacle avoidance—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz
Gaming features
ALLMALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
Wired IRRS-232
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.25.2
Ethernet
NoYes
Smart platform
Google TVTizen
Netflix
Built inBuilt in
Casting
Chromecast built-inAirPlay 2
Audio
Speaker power
20 W40 W
Speakers
3—
Layout
2.12.2.2
Tuned by
Bose—
Audio formats
—Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, BluetoothOptical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Yes—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
695 × 341 × 145 mm550 × 384 × 141 mm
Weight
12,400 g11,600 g
Colours
Black, WhiteWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear—
Ceiling mount
M4, 9 mm screws—
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C—
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 363 W · Normal 350 W · Eco 217 WMax 410 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Power supply
External adapter—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)33 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr—
User manual
https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EHLS970_EN_EAI.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12473.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, User manual
Remote
VoiceVoice
Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus$3,799.99 · Amazon
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Samsung The Premiere LPU9D$3,499.96 · Amazon
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