LG CineBeam HU915QE vs Samsung The Premiere LPU9D

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	LG CineBeam HU915QE MSRP $5,999.99	Samsung The Premiere LPU9D MSRP $5,999.99
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Technology brand	DLP	DLP
Number of imaging devices	—	1
Chip / panel diagonal	0.66 in	0.66 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Pixel shift	Other	XPR 2-way
Addressable resolution	3840 × 2160	3840 × 2160
Optics
Throw ratio	0.19:1	0.19:1
Projection distance table	—	100″: 0.11 m · 120″: 0.2 m · 130″: 0.24 m
Zoom type	None	None
Focus	Manual	Manual
Fixed offset	120%	—
Image size range	90–120 in	100–130 in
Corner / warp correction	Warp	—
Light source
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)	RGB triple laser
Light source detail	3 Ch Laser (LG US); laser diode + phosphor wheel (LG Canada); the manual lists blue (448-462 nm, approx. 95 W x 2) and red (636-642 nm, approx. 2.5 W x 12) laser modules	Triple Laser
Light source life	Up to: 20,000 h	Rated: 20,000 h
Life definition	Unspecified	—
Light-source dimming	Manual steps	—
Brightness
ISO light output	—	3,450 lm
ANSI lumens	3,700 lm	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	3,200
Claimed brightness unit	—	Peak lumens
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)	85%	—
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast	—	1,500:1
Dynamic contrast	2,000,000:1	2,000,000:1
Colour
DCI-P3 gamut	—	154%
Gamut metric	—	Area
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, BT.1886
Filmmaker Mode	Yes	Yes
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system	—	6-axis
Greyscale control points	—	20
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping type	Dynamic	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max refresh rate	—	3840×2160: 60 Hz
Auto low-latency mode	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	40 W	40 W
Audio channels	Other	Other
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
Audio outputs	Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI eARC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Bluetooth audio out	Yes	—
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	4096 × 2160	3840 × 2160
HDMI port count	3	3
HDMI ports (feature-level)	—	HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, eARC; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 3: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
RS-232	—	Yes
LAN control	Yes	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	Control4, Crestron, Savant, Urc	—
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth version	—	5.2
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Firmware / software
Smart OS	webOS	Tizen
Netflix	Native	Native
Casting	AirPlay 2	AirPlay 2
3D
3D support	—	No
Setup automation
Screen fit / alignment	Yes	—
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Eco: 26 dB(A) · Medium: 28 dB(A) · Bright: 30 dB(A)	Rated: 33 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	—
Operating humidity	0–80%RH	—
Altitude / high-altitude mode	—	3,048 m
High-altitude mode	Yes	Yes
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	350 W	410 W
Standby power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power supply	Internal	—
Physical & installation
Width	680 mm	550 mm
Depth	347 mm	384 mm
Height	139 mm	141 mm
Weight	13.1 kg	11.6 kg
Colours / finishes	—	Warm white
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	—
Laser product class	Class 1 laser product (IEC 60825-1), built-in class 4 laser module	—
Safety & market certifications	CE, FCC, ETL, KC, PSE	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr	—
User manual	https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile?fileId=8VYrJySafjOFUDLh2TfPA	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12473.pdf
In the box
Box contents	—	Remote control, User manual, Power cord
Remote type	Backlit	Voice