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Samsung The Premiere 7 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,010Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:?Throw ratio:0.25:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Samsung The Premiere 7 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung The Premiere 7
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

7.3

User score

â–²Better than 69% of projectors
5.2

Value for money

Value for money
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 89%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

4.0

Projection & Lens

12%

7.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

8.6

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Design & Power

â–²Better than 70%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 86%
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Technical Specifications of projector Samsung The Premiere 7

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

4.0

Projection & Lens

12%

7.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

8.6

Connectivity

6%

7.0

Design & Power

7.0
User score
User score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 57% of models
Popularity:
Samsung The Premiere 7 has a popularity score of 6 points, which is higher than 57.1% of projectors.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.2
ANSI lumens
?
Contrast ratio
1,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, lower than 85.5% of projectors and equal to 7.8% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
0.25:1
Min throw distance
2.286 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 2.286 m, longer than 97.2% of projectors.
Max projection size
120 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 120 inch, smaller than 80% of projectors and equal to 11.1% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
53 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 53 ms, higher than 82.3% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
In Game Mode.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
?
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
3
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 3 HDMI port/s, more than 92.8% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.2, more modern than 88.7% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Tizen OS built in.
Operating system
proprietary
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Samsung SmartThings app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
Solar-powered remote included.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
Laser phosphor.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 36.3% of projectors and equal to 19% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
320 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 320 W of power, more than 75.3% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
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Samsung The Premiere 7 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC.
  • 3x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (30 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    30 W vs 10 W
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Tizen OS built in.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
    Via Auto Motion Plus.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC.
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
    Optical S/PDIF.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
    AirPlay 2 supported.
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    This projector has more HDMI ports than the average projector (3 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
    Via Wi-Fi Direct.
  • 3x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (30 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    30 W vs 10 W
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Tizen OS built in.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Samsung SmartThings app.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Bixby voice control supported.
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 1.26 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (2.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    2.286 m vs 1.025 m
  • 26 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (53 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    53 ms vs 27 ms
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    This projector does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 82.9% of projectors include a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • 24.1% worse value for money
    Samsung The Premiere 7 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.24 vs 6.5).
    5.24 vs 6.51
  • 2.61x more expensive
    Samsung The Premiere 7 is more expensive than the average projector (£2,010 vs £770).
    £2,010 vs £770
  • 10.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average projector
    Samsung The Premiere 7 has a lower user score than the average projector (7.25 vs 8.000).
    7.25 vs 8
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 1.26 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (2.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    2.286 m vs 1.025 m
  • 26 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (53 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    53 ms vs 27 ms
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    This projector does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 82.9% of projectors include a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • 2.97x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9.2 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    9.2 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 4 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (32 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Maximum noise rating.
    32 dB vs 28 dB
  • 2 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (32 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    Maximum noise rating.
    32 dB vs 30 dB
  • 232 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (532 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    532 mm vs 300 mm
  • 85 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (320 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    320 W vs 235 W
  • 210 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (355 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    355 mm vs 145 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

rtings.com
12/12/2024
Lab test · Short-throw projector
Verdict
Samsung The Premiere 7 suits dark rooms only, since its dim image gets washed out by room light and its colors need heavy calibration.
lesnumeriques.com
27/01/2025
Lab test · Short-throw projector
Verdict
Samsung The Premiere 7 is a bright, sharp 4K projector for dark rooms, but weak contrast and hand-set focus make it a decent TV alternative, not a gaming pick.
clubic.com
06/02/2025
Hands-on test · Close-to-wall 4K
Verdict
Samsung The Premiere 7 is a bright 4K projector with a responsive Tizen interface, best paired with a dedicated screen because its contrast is weak.
ecranlarge.com
25/02/2025
Hands-on test · Giant-screen projector
Verdict
Samsung The Premiere 7 is a quiet, bright 4K projector that connects easily, but focus and keystone are set by hand and it needs a deep cabinet.
on-mag.fr
08/03/2025
Hands-on test · Short-throw projector
Verdict
Samsung The Premiere 7 suits dark rooms only: it throws a sharp 100-inch image from 26.7 cm away, but grey blacks limit it to dim viewing.
leveltech.fr
28/08/2025
Full review · Living-room projector
Verdict
Samsung The Premiere 7 is a good all-in-one for a dark living room, with a large 120-inch image and built-in Smart TV, but it is too dim for bright rooms.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Samsung The Premiere 7

  • Ultra-short throw design allows for a 120-inch screen from just inches away
  • Excellent smart features via Tizen OS, including built-in Gaming Hub for console-free play
  • Vibrant color coverage (100% of DCI-P3 color space) providing a cinematic feel in dark rooms
  • Impressive spatial audio with built-in 30W 2.2ch speakers and Dolby Atmos support
  • Convenient automatic brightness and contrast adjustments through Vision Boost
  • Sleek, living-room friendly aesthetic with premium fabric finishes

What customers don't like about Samsung The Premiere 7

  • Sub-par peak brightness (2,500 ISO lumens) makes it struggle in rooms with moderate ambient light
  • Disappointing native contrast ratio compared to competitors in its price range
  • Poor out-of-the-box color accuracy that is difficult to fix even with calibration
  • Lacks support for Dolby Vision, limited to HDR10 and HDR10+
  • Does not include an ALR screen, which is often necessary for the best daytime viewing experience
  • Relatively high price point compared to similar triple-laser or higher-contrast alternatives

Verdict

The Samsung The Premiere 7 (LPU7D) is a 4K ultra-short throw laser projector that produces a cinematic image up to 120 inches from just inches away, featuring 2,500 ISO lumens of brightness and 4K AI upscaling. It is characterized by its minimalist fabric-finished design, integrated Tizen OS for direct access to streaming services, and a built-in 30W 2.2-channel sound system with Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite. Key pros include its high daytime brightness, excellent smart TV ecosystem, and specialized Gaming Hub for console-free play; however, it is held back by a low native contrast ratio (1000:1), the lack of Dolby Vision support, and a manual focus system.

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