[content-egg-block template=top_listing]
Category: Televisions
Auto Added by WPeMatico
Hisense PX3-Pro: a perfect ultra short throw projector for gaming and movies
Hisense
PX3-Pro:
two-minute
review
Hisense
has
been
has
been
responsible
for
some
of
the
best
ultra
short
throw
projectors,
and
the
Hisense
PX3-Pro
is
among
its
latest.
The
PX3-Pro
has
a
daunting
task
following
up
on
the
Hisense
PX2-Pro,
but
Hisense
has
pulled
it
off
with
some
key
upgrades.
The
new
Hisense
PX3-Pro
differs
in
design
from
the
PX2-Pro,
but
under
the
hood,
it
gets
an
upgraded
projection
system
that’s
much
brighter
at
3,000
lumens
and
also
boasts
a
1080p/240Hz
mode.
This
feature
turns
it
from
an
exceptional
ultra
short
throw
(UST)
projector
into
a
speed
demon
of
a
gaming
projector
–
Hisense
even
bills
it
as
the
“world’s
first
designed
for
Xbox
UST
projector.”
And
with
rich
color,
strong
contrast,
and
Dolby
Vision
HDR
support,
the
PX3-Pro
ranks
up
there
with
the
best
4K
projectors
when
it
comes
to
picture
performance.
While
the
PX3-Pro’s
built-in
sound
isn’t
quite
as
impressive
as
its
picture,
it
at
least
has
the
volume
level
to
match
the
visuals,
and
Hisense
offers
plenty
of
ways
to
connect
to
better
speaker
systems.
All
of
this
comes
at
a
higher
price
than
its
predecessor,
but
it
seems
well
worth
the
extra
expense.
Hisense
PX3-Pro
review:
price
and
release
date
First
available:
October
2024
Price:
$3,499
/
£2,499
Availability
of
the
Hisense
PX3-Pro
is
set
to
begin
in
mid-October
2024.
It
is
priced
at
$3,499
/
£2,499,
a
marked
increase
over
the
lower
brightness
PX2-Pro,
which
launched
at
$2,999
in
June
2023.
Like
the
rest
of
the
Hisense
PX
series,
the
PX3-Pro
doesn’t
come
with
a
projection
screen.
The
Hisense
PX3-Pro
comes
with
a
full-size
remote
control
and
features
the
Google
TV
smart
TV
platform
for
streaming
(Image
credit:
Future)
Hisense
PX3-Pro
review:
Specs
Swipe
to
scroll
horizontally
Screen
sizes
supported:
80-150
inches
Brightness
(specified):
3,000
Lumens
HDR
support:
Dolby
Vision,
HDR10+,
HDR10,
HLG
Optical
technology:
3-laser
DLP
Smart
TV:
Google
TV
Connections:
2x
HDMI
2.1,
1x
HDMI
2.0
with
eARC,
optical
digital
audio
out,
3.5mm
audio
out,
2x
USB-A,
Ethernet
Dimensions:
21.7
x
11.7
x
4.8
inches
(55
x
30
x
12.2cm)
Weight:
19.8
pounds
(9
kg)
The
PX3-Pro
features
dual
HDMI
2.1
ports
and
supports
gaming
at
1080p/240Hz
(Image
credit:
Future)
Hisense
PX3-Pro
review:
design
and
features
Futuristic-looking
design
All-in-one
capability
plus
flexibility
for
different
setups
Streaming
and
gaming
benefit
from
hardware
and
software
upgrades
Where
the
Hisense
PX2-Pro
was
a
simple
under-the-hood
refresh
of
its
predecessor,
The
PX1-Pro,
the
new
PX3-Pro
sees
some
bigger
changes
both
to
its
internal
components
and
its
outward
appearance.
The
design
has
a
stylistic
resemblance
to
its
predecessors,
but
it
gives
off
more
of
a
proper
futuristic
vibe
than
the
prior
models
with
their
retro-futuristic
looks.
The
whole
unit
is
done
up
in
gray
and
silver
surfaces
of
all
types:
matte,
shiny,
smooth,
and
coarse.
It
features
large
grilles
on
either
side
for
air
intake
and
exhaust
–
generating
3,000
lumens
creates
some
heat
even
when
using
lasers.
The
front
also
gets
a
perforated
grille
for
the
built-in
speakers.
At
either
side
of
the
grille
are
vertical
slots
in
shiny
housing
that
have
standby
lighting
built
in,
so
when
the
projector
is
turned
off,
these
illuminate
the
mirrored
finish
inside.
This
may
appeal
to
some,
but
I
found
it
a
little
tacky
compared
to
the
PX2-Pro’s
subtler
design.
Style
aside,
perhaps
the
most
critical
design
change
is
the
projector’s
size.
It’s
a
little
wider
and
taller
than
its
predecessors,
but
not
as
deep
front-to-back.
That
combined
with
a
shift
from
a
0.25:1
throw
ratio
to
a
0:22
throw
ratio
means
the
PX3-Pro
can
sit
closer
to
a
wall,
protruding
into
the
room
less,
and
still
provide
a
massive
picture.
The
PX3-Pro
sits
on
four
height-adjustable
feet,
which
helps
get
the
picture
aligned
with
a
screen.
It
also
offers
digital
image
correction
and
adjustable
focus,
letting
you
dial
in
everything
perfectly.
Around
the
back,
you’ll
find
three
HDMI
ports,
including
one
with
eARC.
There’s
also
a
high-speed
USB
type-A
port
(and
another
on
the
right
side),
and
both
and
optical
digital
and
3.5mm
audio
output.
With
Google
TV
onboard,
the
PX3-Pro
can
tap
into
plenty
of
streaming
services,
including
Netflix,
and
has
both
Wi-Fi
6E
and
Ethernet
network
connections.
The
Hisense
PX3-Pro
has
comprehensive
high
dynamic
range
support,
including
Dolby
Vision
and
HDR10+.
Its
built-in
speakers
support
Dolby
Atmos
and
IMAX
Enhanced
for
DTS,
though
audio
is
best
passed
on
to
an
outboard
sound
system.
Unlike
its
predecessors,
the
PX3-Pro
offers
Active
3D
support
(requires
optional
3D
eyewear).
There
are
still
a
few
features
the
PX3-Pro
could
have
benefitted
from.
Optical
image
adjustments
beyond
focus
would
be
a
welcome
addition,
especially
zoom,
though
I’ve
never
seen
that
feature
in
a
UST
projector.
A
cover
would
be
a
more
reasonable
one,
as
dust
can
gather
quickly
on
top
of
UST
projectors.
Design
and
features
score:
4.5/5
The
PX3-Pro
has
exceptional
color,
along
with
powerful
contrast
in
dim
lighting
conditions
(Image
credit:
Future)
Hisense
PX3-Pro
review:
picture
and
sound
quality
Exceptional
color
and
brightness
Crisp
4K
picture
with
comprehensive
HDR
support
240Hz
mode
is
a
perk
for
gamers
The
Hisense
PX3-Pro
builds
on
a
strong
picture
quality
foundation.
The
PX2-Pro
offered
stunning
color
from
its
tri-chroma
projection
system
and
the
PX3-Pro
takes
that
up
a
notch
with
a
notably
brighter
picture,
rated
to
reach
3,000
lumens.
For
some
content,
like
cartoons
and
sports,
that’ll
make
a
very
presentable
picture
even
with
high
ambient
room
lighting.
It
also
gives
the
PX3-Pro
plenty
of
latitude
in
dim
lighting
conditions,
with
a
bright
enough
picture
that
it
can
call
for
some
dimming
of
the
laser
in
a
dark
room.
While
the
projector
has
powerful
contrast
as
is,
a
High
Dynamic
setting
for
Laser
Luminance
can
further
enhance
its
picture.
I’m
normally
wary
of
settings
like
this
that
adjust
the
picture
based
on
the
content
being
displayed
as
they
tend
to
have
noticeable
artifacts,
but
the
PX3-Pro
managed
it
admirably,
with
imperceptible
transitions.
The
only
odd
behavior
I
noted
was
a
sudden
brightening
when
white
subtitles
appeared
onscreen
during
dark
scenes.
Otherwise,
this
played
out
well
for
Guy
Ritchie’s
Sherlock
Holmes,
helping
to
punch
up
the
bright
scenes
while
avoiding
pumping
up
black
levels
in
dark
ones.
The
PX3-Pro’s
comprehensive
HDR
support
made
the
latest
seasons
of
The
Rings
of
Power
in
HDR10+
and
The
Avengers:
Endgame
in
Dolby
Vision
both
look
fantastic.
The
wide
color
gamut
of
the
triple-laser
projection
system
played
a
big
part
in
this,
giving
the
PX3-Pro
simply
astounding
color.
One
downside
of
this
is
that
rainbows,
a
regular
artifact
of
DLP
technology,
can
seem
a
little
more
pronounced.
The
PX3-Pro
serves
up
a
big,
bright
4K
picture
ranging
from
80
to
150
inches.
While
it’s
possible
to
project
images
beyond
these
sizes,
the
focus
range
is
limited
and
you
may
end
up
with
a
softer
image.
For
gamers,
the
Hisense
PX3-Pro
has
something
extra
special
in
store.
In
addition
to
simply
switching
to
a
game
mode
with
lower
input
lag,
the
projector
can
swap
over
to
a
1080p/240Hz
mode.
This
sacrifices
some
picture
detail
but
provides
buttery
smooth
visuals,
and
the
DLP
system
has
minimal
ghosting.
The
gameplay
is
highly
responsive
and
a
big
perk.
Though
the
projector
will
also
display
4K
120Hz
signals,
it
doesn’t
appear
to
display
every
frame
but
rather
skips
every
other
one
as
checked
with
Blur
Busters’
frame
skipping
tool.
Audio
on
the
PX3-Pro
isn’t
half-bad
either.
Its
50W
Harman
Kardon-designed
speakers
can
get
loud
enough
to
match
the
size
of
the
pictures
the
PX3-Pro
projects,
and
the
sound
has
an
impressive
range
with
booming
bass,
though
it
doesn’t
get
deep
into
sub-bass
territory.
What
it
really
lacks
is
the
spatial
aspect.
The
stereo
separation
isn’t
very
wide,
and
there
are
no
side,
rear,
or
height
channels.
This
means
that
even
though
the
projector
supports
Dolby
Atmos
and
Imax
Enhanced
for
DTS,
it’s
best
used
with
external
speakers.
Picture
and
sound
quality
score:
4.5/5
The
PX3-Pro’s
Google
TV
smart
interface
(Image
credit:
Future)
Hisense
PX3-Pro
review:
value
High
price
but
a
compelling
picture
Versatility
adds
to
its
value
The
Hisense
PX3-Pro
doesn’t
come
cheap
at
$3,499.
Its
price
puts
it
a
ways
above
its
predecessor
and
sets
it
up
against
others
like
the
Epson
Home
Cinema
LS800.
It
also
raises
the
question
of
whether
you
should
instead
opt
for
a
big
TV
since
you
can
get
an
83-inch
OLED
like
the
LG
C4
for
not
too
much
more.
But
the
PX3-Pro
brings
a
lot
to
the
table.
It
has
enough
brightness
and
detail
to
comfortably
stretch
its
4K
picture
to
massive
proportions.
The
PX3-Pro
also
supports
3D
content
and
a
wide
range
of
HDR
formats,
has
a
240Hz
refresh
rate
mode,
and
has
Google
TV
built-in
(with
a
fast
enough
processor
to
run
it
smoothly).
There’s
little
question
that
the
PX3-Pro
UST
offers
a
lot,
and
it’s
a
worthy
rival
to
TVs
and
other
projector
types.
Value
score:
4.5/5
(Image
credit:
Future)
Swipe
to
scroll
horizontally
Hisense
PX3-Pro
Row
0
–
Cell
0
Notes
Rating
Design
and
features
An
impressively
compact
all-in-one
package
that’s
versatile
enough
to
work
with
all
sorts
of
external
home
theater
hardware
4.5/5
Picture
&
sound
quality
Color
gamut
stands
out,
and
the
extra
brightness
alongside
wide
HDR
support
makes
for
visually
stunning
images.
It’s
no
match
for
a
sun-drenched
room,
but
excels
in
dim
and
dark
ones.
4.5/5
Value
It’s
not
cheap
but
offers
great
picture
quality,
features,
and
a
high
level
of
versatility
for
the
money.
4.5/5
Should
I
buy
the
Hisense
PX3-Pro?
(Image
credit:
Future)
Buy
it
if…
Don’t
buy
it
if…
Also
consider…
Swipe
to
scroll
horizontally
Comparison:
4K
UST
projectors
Hisense
PX3-Pro
Hisense
PX2-Pro
Epson
LS800
Hisense
L9G
Price:
$3,499
$2,999
$3,499
$5,499
Screen
sizes
supported:
80
to
150
inches
90
to
130
inches
Up
to
150
inches
100
inches
Brightness
(specified):
3,000
lumens
2,400
lumens
4,000
lumens
3,000
lumens
HDR
support
HDR10+,
HDR10,
HLG,
Dolby
Vision
Dolby
Vision,
HDR10,
HLG
HDR10,
HLG
HDR10,
HLG,
Dolby
Vision
Optical
technology:
3
laser
DLP
3
laser
DLP
Laser
3LCD
3
laser
DLP
Smart
TV:
Google
TV
Google
TV
/
VIDAA
Android
TV
Android
TV
Connections:
2x
HDMI
2.1,
1x
HDMI
2.0
(1
with
eARC),
optical,
3.5mm
2x
HDMI
2.0
(1
with
ARC),
HDMI
2.0
3x
HDMI
2.0
(1
with
ARC)
2x
HDMI
2.1,
1x
HDMI
2.0
(with
eARC),
1x
RF,
optical
(Image
credit:
Future)
How
I
tested
the
Hisense
PX3-Pro
Tested
at
home
in
multiple,
real-world
viewing
conditions
Presented
the
display
with
a
variety
of
media
and
formats
I
have
tested
numerous
projectors
and
displays
over
the
last
half-decade
I
tested
the
Hisense
PX2
Pro
at
home,
in
real-world
conditions.
This
saw
it
faced
with
ambient
light
coming
in
from
numerous
windows,
in-room
lighting,
as
well
as
ambient
noise
that
both
the
projector
and
speaker
systems
had
to
overcome.
The
projector
was
tested
both
against
a
bare,
white
wall
and
an
Akia
Screens
CineWhite
screen.
It
was
presented
with
standard
definition
and
4K
HDR
streamed
content,
and
PC
gameplay.
My
testing
evaluates
the
projector’s
performance
with
respect
to
its
price
and
competition
from
other
models
I
and
colleagues
at
TechRadar
have
tested.
I
have
been
testing
projectors
since
2021
and
displays
for
even
longer.
I
measured
the
Premiere
9’s
input
lag
in
milliseconds
using
a
Leo
Bodnar
tester
with
the
low
latency
mode
switch
on.
First
reviewed:
September,
2024
Google TV Freeplay gets more free channels and a redesign – but it’s still exclusive to the US
As
streaming
app
interfaces
go,
Google
TV
is
one
of
the
best
around,
and
its
free
channel
offerings
continue
to
get
better
as
the
launch
of
the
Google
TV
Streamer
approaches:
there
are
apparently
a
handful
of
new
channels
to
enjoy,
as
well
a
revamped
Freeplay
interface
for
accessing
them.
Some
images
of
the
new
interface
have
been
posted
online
by
9to5Google,
and
it
looks
to
be
a
significant
improvement
over
the
Live
tab,
where
all
of
these
free,
ad-supported
(or
FAST)
channels
can
currently
be
found.
The
new-look
interface
makes
it
easier
to
get
at
your
full
list
of
channels,
as
well
as
giving
you
the
option
to
browse
by
category:
Recents,
Popular,
Drama,
News,
and
so
on.
There’s
also
a
Favorites
category
where
you
can
save
the
channels
you
like
the
most.
The
Live
tab
isn’t
going
away
–
you
can
still
find
FAST
channels
here,
alongside
live
channels
from
YouTube
TV.
It’s
also
worth
noting
that
the
Freeplay
branding
is
still
rolling
out,
so
you
might
not
see
it
right
away
–
it
should
be
showing
up
for
everyone
in
the
US
across
the
next
few
days.
Hundreds
of
channels
The
new
Google
TV
Streamer
is
on
the
way
(Image
credit:
Google)
While
9to5Google
mentions
new
channels,
it
doesn’t
specify
exactly
what
they
are
–
and
Google
hasn’t
said
anything
officially
either.
New
channels
are
now
being
added
on
such
a
regular
basis,
it’s
hard
to
keep
up:
we
got
14
more
free
channels
last
week,
together
with
a
hint
about
this
Freeplay
rebranding.
All
of
these
new
channels
and
various
other
changes
–
like
shifting
all
purchasing
options
to
YouTube
–
seem
to
be
in
preparation
for
the
launch
of
the
new
Google
TV
Streamer,
on
sale
from
September
24.
The
new
box
will
take
over
from
Chromecast
devices.
There
are
now
more
than
800
FAST
channels
available
on
Google
TV,
with
over
150
available
in
the
curated
list
offered
by
Freeplay.
This
comeback
for
ad-supported
viewing
matches
the
recent
trend
in
streaming
services
offering
ad-supported
tiers.
Sign
up
for
breaking
news,
reviews,
opinion,
top
tech
deals,
and
more.
For
now
though,
you
can’t
get
free
channels
or
Freeplay
on
Google
TV
if
you
live
outside
the
US
–
no
doubt
due
to
complications
around
licensing
issues.
If
you’re
not
in
the
United
States
and
want
to
watch
movies
and
shows
for
free
(in
return
for
a
few
ads),
your
options
potentially
include
Amazon
Freevee,
Tubi,
and
Plex.
You
might
also
like
Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar: all the rumored price, features and leaked images info, with our analysis
The
Sonos
Arc
Ultra
is
the
supposed
name
for
the
next
elite
Dolby
Atmos
soundbar
coming
from
Sonos,
and
like
many
of
the
company’s
new
releases
these
days,
it’s
not
exactly
the
world’s
most
mysterious
device.
The
Sonos
Arc
Ultra
has
had
a
load
of
leaks
about
possible
pricing,
images,
claims
of
delays
and
then
being
brought
forward,
information
about
its
cutting-edge
new
speaker
tech,
and
–
of
course
–
its
name.
The
Sonos
Arc
Ultra
will
be
the
successor
to
one
of
the
best
soundbars
(and
one
of
the
most
popular)
in
the
form
of
the
original
Sonos
Arc,
although
given
the
high
prices
we’re
seeing
rumored
for
the
Sonos
Arc
Ultra,
it’s
entirely
possible
that
this
model
will
come
in
above
the
regular
Arc
in
Sonos’
range,
and
the
first
model
will
stick
around.
In
a
nutshell,
what
we’re
expecting
from
the
Sonos
Arc
Ultra
is
an
elite
all-in-one
soundbar
that
costs
somewhere
between
$999
and
$1,199,
and
features
a
new
kind
of
speaker
tech
previously
known
as
Mayht
HeartMotion
to
provide
much
better
bass
without
the
need
for
a
subwoofer,
as
well
as
much
improved
Dolby
Atmos
3D
spatial
audio
positioning
effects.
Written
by
Written
by
Matt
Bolton
Managing
Editor,
Entertainment
I
use
a
Sonos
surround-sound
system
at
home
based
around
the
Sonos
Arc,
so
I’m
extremely
excited
by
the
idea
of
the
new
and
improved
model
–
and
I’ve
tested
every
Sonos
soundbar
and
home
speaker
released
in
the
last
five
years.
Here’s
all
the
info
we’ve
collected
so
far,
and
my
analysis
and
explanation
of
what
it
all
means.
Sonos
Arc
Ultra:
rumored
price
and
release
timing
During
September
2024
alone,
there
were
two
different
prices
floated
for
the
Sonos
Arc
Ultra.
First
came
a
claimed
screenshot
of
an
accidental
upload
to
Sonos’
online
store
of
the
product
page,
which
appeared
to
confirm
the
name
‘Arc
Ultra’
that
had
been
previously
revealed
by
regular
leaker
Arsène
Lupin
and
promised
a
price
of
$1,199
(about
£900
/
AU$1,750).
(Image
credit:
Reddit)
However,
almost
immediately,
Lupin
returned
to
give
his
own
take
that
the
Sonos
Arc
Ultra
would
cost
$999
(about
£750
/
AU$1,450)
and
to
throw
in
some
images.
As
for
when
it
should
arrive,
at
this
point
it
feels
like
it
could
land
at
any
time,
but
it’s
looking
likely
to
arrive
before
the
end
of
2024.
Sign
up
for
breaking
news,
reviews,
opinion,
top
tech
deals,
and
more.
There
were
reports
that
it
had
been
delayed
due
to
Sonos’
on-going
issues
with
its
new
app’s
reliability,
but
more
recent
claims
say
that
it’s
back
on
track.
Generally,
companies
want
to
get
products
like
this
launched
not
too
far
into
October
or
maybe
November,
so
they
can
catch
people
before
they
spend
all
their
budget
on
Black
Friday.
So
while
we
have
nothing
specific
about
a
release
date
so
far,
we’re
getting
close
to
when
I’d
expect
it
to
launch.
Sonos
Arc
Ultra:
possible
leaked
design
Given
that
several
of
the
best
Sonos
speakers
have
gone
through
a
redesign
recently
with
a
new,
subtly
changed,
design
language
(see:
the
Sonos
Era
100,
the
Sonos
Era
300
and
the
Sonos
Move
2),
I
was
hoping
for
the
same
from
the
Sonos
Arc.
Especially
since
it’s
such
a
tall
beast,
and
that
can
be
a
problem
with
low-slung
TV
stands.
However,
it
looks
like
that
won’t
be
the
case.
From
the
pictures
we
have
so
far
(which
are,
to
be
fair,
quite
zoomed
out
because
it’s
a
real
long
boy),
it
seems
like
the
design
will
be
extremely
similar
to
the
original
Sonos
Arc.
So
you’ll
have
a
round
side
profile,
a
hard
plastic
grille,
the
option
of
white
or
black
finishes,
and
connections
in
a
central
recessed
hub
in
the
back.
Sonos
Arc
Ultra:
rumored
features
Sadly,
I’m
not
expecting
a
drastic
change
in
techy
features
compared
to
the
original
Sonos
Arc.
It
seems
clear
that
Bluetooth
will
be
on
board
based
on
the
current
leaks,
and
the
fact
that
Sonos
is
adding
it
to
all
its
new
products.
It’ll
still
be
a
Dolby
Atmos
soundbar,
so
will
have
the
same
HDMI
eARC
connection
as
the
Sonos
Arc,
we
can
assume.
But
based
on
the
spec
and
image
leaks
so
far,
it
seems
like
it
won’t
support
HDMI
passthrough
still
–
it
looks
like
there’s
space
for
only
one
HDMI
port
from
images
leaked
at
The
Verge.
An
image
of
the
supposed
new
soundbar’s
connections
published
on
The
Verge.
(Image
credit:
The
Verge)
This
is
infuriating
to
me.
When
the
original
Sonos
Arc
came
out,
the
fact
that
it
that
it
had
no
HDMI
passthrough
was
a
mark
against
it.
That
was
in
2020.
Here
in
2024,
it’ll
be
borderline
unacceptable.
Other
premium
soundbars
in
this
range
(the
Sony
HT-A7000
and
the
Samsung
HW-Q990D)
feature
multiple
HDMI
passthroughs
that
support
HDMI
2.1
gaming
features,
such
as
4K
HDR
at
120Hz.
It’s
also
a
problem
because
many
of
the
best
TVs
still
only
have
two
HDMI
2.1
ports,
and
one
of
these
ports
is
usually
the
HDMI
eARC
port.
This
means
that
if
you
have
both
next-gen
gaming
consoles
and
the
Sonos
Arc
(or
Ultra),
only
one
of
your
two
gaming
consoles
can
be
connected
with
full
4K
120Hz
support.
I’ve
spoken
to
Sonos
about
this
topic
in
the
past,
and
the
company
said
that
it
believes
it
is
more
user-friendly
to
have
the
simplicity
of
one
HDMI
connection.
I
really
hope
we’re
all
surprised
and
Sonos
changed
its
mind
for
the
Sonos
Arc
Ultra,
but
I
won’t
be
holding
my
breath.
Beyond
this,
we
can
assume
that
the
Sonos
Arc
Ultra
will
work
with
the
TV
Audio
Swap
feature
of
the
Sonos
Ace
headphones.
I
really
liked
this
feature
when
I
tested
them
for
my
Sonos
Ace
review,
and
it
seems
like
a
slam
dunk
that
it’ll
be
supported
from
launch.
I
would
also
expect
that
Sonos’
new
TruePlay
Quick
Tuning
will
be
supported
on
Android,
as
well
as
its
full
Advanced
TruePlay
that’s
available
on
iOS.
This
was
released
recently
to
use
with
the
Sonos
Era
100
and
Era
300,
and
should
help
to
tune
the
sound
for
your
particular
room,
helping
with
detail
and
precision
in
the
Dolby
Atmos
effects.
And
that
will
be
important
given
the
new
speaker
tech
inside,
so
let’s
talk
about
that.
Sonos
Arc
Ultra:
next-gen
speaker
tech
explained
The
most
exciting
part
of
the
Sonos
Arc
Ultra
will
be
the
new
speaker
tech
that
it’s
all-but-certain
to
use
inside.
This
was
developed
by
a
company
called
Mayht,
which
Sonos
then
acquired
–
and
the
Arc
Ultra
looks
set
to
be
the
first
product
to
debut
it.
Originally
called
HeartMotion
–
though
Sonos’
version
may
be
called
Sound
Motion
if
the
store
page
leak
mentioned
further
up
is
real
–
this
tech
can
basically
halve
the
size
of
speakers
by
using
an
innovative
design
that
pushes
sound
from
both
sides
at
once.
When
Mayht
first
introduced
the
tech,
it
used
Sonos
products
as
its
comparison,
claiming
that
something
with
the
size
and
quality
of
the
Sonos
Five
could
be
fit
into
the
body
of
the
Sonos
One.
Sadly,
Mayht
was
acquired
just
before
I
ever
got
to
have
the
technology
demonstrated
to
me,
but
I
discussed
it
with
the
company,
and
it
was
incredibly
clever.
A
major
part
of
it
is
the
way
it
drives
sound
from
two
sides
at
once,
which
has
the
advantage
of
reducing
vibrations
in
the
body,
because
the
forces
from
driving
in
two
opposing
directions
cancels
each
other
out.
This
is
a
principle
Sonos
knows
well,
because
it
uses
a
‘push-push’
configuration
in
all
of
its
subwoofers
–
but
that’s
done
by
using
two
different
speakers,
so
actually
increases
size
and
complexity.
‘Sound
Motion’
should
make
it
very
small,
and
very
simple.
This
could
have
two
potential
advantages
in
the
Sonos
Arc
Ultra.
The
first
is
a
massive
improvement
in
the
bass
power
even
without
a
subwoofer,
because
the
company
can
simply
fit
much
more
woofer
power
into
the
same
space
with
this
tech.
The
best
soundbar
I
ever
heard
for
bass
that
didn’t
have
its
own
sub
was
the
Devialet
Dione,
and
that
was
achieved
by
having
eight
individual
woofers
arranged
in
a
push-push
configuration
(so
it
wouldn’t
vibrate
right
off
your
TV
stand).
This
made
it
massive
both
in
terms
of
its
size
and
price,
but
it
worked.
If
Sonos
can
get
close
to
that
by
using
a
smaller
number
of
Sound
Motion
drivers,
then
the
Arc
Ultra
could
be
something
quite
special.
The
second
advantage
is
that
if
the
bass
power
can
be
achieved
in
a
smaller
woofer
configuration
than
the
original
Arc
requires,
that
leaves
more
space
to
use
and
add
angled
tweeters
to
help
create
convincing
3D
sound
to
challenge
the
best
Dolby
Atmos
soundbars.
I
wonder
if
Sonos
might
even
be
able
to
use
the
same
kind
of
pro-style
compression
drivers
from
the
Era
300,
which
are
fantastic
at
creating
precise
spatial
effects.
Whatever
happens,
the
promise
is
of
a
drastic
improvement
in
dynamic
range
and
surround
effect,
and
given
how
far
companies
such
as
Samsung
and
LG
have
passed
Sonos
in
this
area
since
the
Arc
came
out,
that
will
be
very
welcome.
The best mini-LED TVs 2024 for all budgets, tested by our experts
The
best
mini-LED
TVs
deliver
both
high
brightness
and
deep
black
tones,
creating
a
high-contrast
display
that
works
exceptionally
well
for
both
sports
and
movies.
A
mini-LED
TV
uses
technology
similar
to
a
regular
LED
TV,
where
a
backlight
panel
shines
light
through
a
grid
of
pixel,
which
create
the
color
and
detail.
But
in
this
case,
the
individual
LED
chips
that
comprise
the
set’s
backlight
are
significantly
smaller,
so
there
can
be
many
more
of
them,
increasing
brightness.
The
tiny
LEDs
used
for
the
backlight
in
the
best
mini-LED
TVs
also
allow
for
finer
control
over
local
dimming,
a
process
where
individual
LED
clusters
(zones)
are
dynamically
dimmed,
or
switched
off
completely,
based
on
areas
of
light
and
dark
in
images.
When
a
high
number
of
local
dimming
zones
are
used,
mini-LED
TVs
can
display
deep,
detailed
shadows,
resulting
in
pictures
that
put
them
among
the
best
TVs
available
today.
The
best
mini-LED
TVs
are
generally
bulkier
and
heavier
than
the
best
OLED
TVs,
which
don’t
require
a
backlight,
though
some
high-end
models
from
Samsung
are
almost
impossibly
thin.
When
we
review
TVs,
we
take
design
factors
into
account,
but
more
importantly
we
test
the
set’s
performance
and
features
relative
to
models
that
use
similar
display
technology.
We
measure
the
brightness,
color
accuracy
and
other
elements
of
the
picture
using
specialist
equipment,
as
well
making
subjective
judgments
about
the
picture
quality
–
you
can
read
more
about
our
process
in
our
“How
we
test
mini-LED
TVs”
section.
Prices
for
the
best
mini-LED
TVs
range
from
expensive
to
downright
cheap,
with
several
new
manufacturers
competing
aggressively
with
established
brands,
so
our
reviews
in
this
category
place
a
strong
weight
on
value.
You
may
find
different
models
are
available
in
the
US
and
UK
for
some
manufacturers,
so
we’ve
highlighted
this
were
it’s
relevant.
The
quick
list
Want
to
cut
to
the
chase
and
find
out
which
mini-LED
TVs
are
the
best?
Below,
you’ll
find
a
roundup
of
our
choices.
You
can
also
jump
to
a
more
detailed
review
of
every
pick
and
our
price
comparison
tool
to
help
you
find
the
best
deals.
Best
overall
1.
Hisense
U8N
The
best
mini-LED
TV
for
most
people
The
Hisense
U8N’s
great
overall
video
and
audio
performance,
wide
range
of
gaming
features,
and
reasonable
cost
make
it
an
exceptional
value,
especially
in
the
US.
Read
more
below
Best
budget
(US)
2.
Hisense
U7N
The
best
budget
mini-LED
TV
in
the
US
Delivering
great
picture
quality
and
a
huge
stack
of
gaming
features
in
a
very
affordable
package,
the
Hisense
U7N
is
perfect
for
the
budget-conscious.
Read
more
below
Best
budget
(UK)
3.
TCL
C805
The
best
budget
mini-LED
TV
in
the
UK
The
TCL
C805
outperforms
its
cheap
price
in
picture
quality,
gaming
features
and
performance,
making
it
an
ideal
choice
for
those
seeking
bang
for
buck
in
the
UK.
Read
more
below
Best
premium
mini-LED
4.
Sony
Bravia
9
The
best
premium
mini-LED
TV
Sony’s
flagship
TV
uses
a
cutting-edge
backlight
design
that
represents
mini-LED’s
strongest
yet
challenge
to
OLED
tech’s
picture-quality
superiority.
Read
more
below
Best
mid-range
5.
TCL
QM815G
The
best
mid-range
mini-LED
TV
in
the
US
TCL’s
top
TV
offers
up
exceptional
brightness
with
great
all-around
picture
and
sound
quality,
and
does
it
for
a
surprising
price
–
a
great
big-screen
choice.
Read
more
below
Best
mid-range
(UK)
6.
TCL
C855
The
best
mid-range
mini-LED
TV
in
the
UK
With
premium
picture
quality
and
features
at
a
mid-range
price,
the
TCL
C855
is
superb
value
for
money
in
a
very
competitive
UK
mini-LED
TV
market.
Read
more
below
Written
by
Written
by
Al
Griffin
Senior
Editor,
Home
Entertainment
I’m
TechRadar’s
Senior
Editor
for
Home
Entertainment
and
have
nearly
three
decades
of
tech
journalism
experience.
I
have
written
countless
TV
and
projector
reviews
over
the
years,
and
am
an
ISF-trained
video
calibrator.
As
an
admitted
movie
fanatic,
I
spend
a
significant
amount
of
my
free
time
holed
up
in
my
home
theater,
so
I
know
exactly
how
a
good
TV
image
looks
–
and
measures.
The
best
mini-LED
TVs
of
2024
Why
you
can
trust
TechRadar
We
spend
hours
testing
every
product
or
service
we
review,
so
you
can
be
sure
you’re
buying
the
best.
Find
out
more
about
how
we
test.
The
best
mini-LED
TV
overall
(Image
credit:
Future)
The
best
mini-LED
TV
for
most
people
Specifications
Screen
size:
55,
65,
75,
85
inches
Refresh
rate
:
144Hz
Smart
TV:
Google
TV
(US),
VIDAA
HDMI
2.1:
2
HDR:
HDR10+,
HDR,
HLG
Measured
peak
brightness:
2,851
nits
Input
lag:
13.1ms
Reasons
to
buy
+
Excellent
brightness
+
Anti-reflection
screen
+
Exceptional
value
Reasons
to
avoid
–
Contrast
fade
when
viewed
off-center
–
Unexceptional
motion
handling
–
Just
two
HDMI
2.1
ports
The
Hisense
U8N
is
the
best
mini-LED
TV
for
most
people
when
you
take
into
account
its
picture
and
sound
quality,
features,
gaming
support,
and
value.
A
main
draw
with
this
TV
is
its
high
brightness
–
we
called
it
“astonishingly
bright”
in
our
review
–
which
exceeds
that
of
even
more
expensive
TVs
and
makes
it
an
excellent
option
for
sports
viewing.
But
the
Hisense
U8N
is
no
one-trick
pony,
because
its
brightness
is
complemented
by
refined
local
dimming
for
deep
and
detailed
shadows.
This
combination,
along
with
the
U8N’s
support
for
both
the
Dolby
Vision
and
HDR10+
high
dynamic
range
formats,
make
the
U8N
a
great
TV
for
watching
movies
as
well,
The
U8N
is
packed
with
features
for
a
mid-range
TV.
Its
2.1.2-channel
built-in
speakers
deliver
clear
dialogue
and
weighty
bass,
and
there’s
support
for
both
the
Dolby
Atmos
and
DTS:X
soundtrack
formats.
Gaming
features
include
two
HDMI
2.1
ports
with
support
for
up
to
4K
144Hz
and
Dolby
Vision
gaming.
For
a
smart
TV
system,
the
U8N
runs
Google
TV
in
the
US,
and
Hisense’s
own
VIDAA
platform
in
other
countries.
Hisense’s
U8N
is
an
outstanding
value
in
the
US,
with
a
65-inch
model
regularly
priced
at
lower
than
$1,000,
though
it’s
a
more
expensive
proposition
in
the
UK
currently
(but
prices
will
keep
falling).
But
even
though
the
price
you’ll
pay
in
the
UK
is
around
the
same
as
entry-level
Samsung
mini-LED
TVs
such
as
the
Samsung
QN85D,
we
still
maintain
that
the
U8N
is
the
best
all-around
mini-LED
TV
for
most
people.
Read
our
full
Hisense
U8N
review
The
best
budget
mini-LED
TV
in
the
US
(Image
credit:
Future)
The
best
budget
mini-LED
TV
in
the
US
Specifications
Screen
sizes
:
55,
65,
75
and
85-inches
Resolution
:
4K
Smart
TV:
Google
TV
(US),
VIDAA
(UK/Aus)
HDMI
2.1:
2
HDR:
Dolby
Vision,
HDR10+,
HDR10,
HLG
Measured
peak
brightness
:
1,074
nits
Input
lag
:
13.1ms
Reasons
to
buy
+
Good
picture
quality
+
Extensive
gaming
features
+
Superb
value
Reasons
to
avoid
–
Picture
requires
tweaking
–
Limited
built-in
sound
–
Some
backlight
blooming
The
Hisense
U7N
delivers
solid
picture
quality
and
an
excellent
range
of
gaming
features
in
a
variety
of
sizes
while
keeping
the
price
down
–
its
55-inch
model
has
already
fallen
as
low
as
$599.
The
U7N’s
rich
detail
and
vibrant
colors
really
shine
when
displaying
4K
HDR
sources,
though
we
found
in
our
review
that
it
“looked
good
with
whatever
was
thrown
its
way.”
Black
levels
and
contrast
are
surprisingly
strong
for
a
TV
in
this
range.
Viewing
angles
are
limited
and
there
is
some
backlight
blooming,
but
at
this
price,
the
U7N
more
than
outperforms.
For
a
budget
TV,
the
Hisense
U7N
is
stacked
with
gaming
features,
including
4K
144Hz
support,
VRR
(with
AMD
FreeSync
Premium
Pro),
Dolby
Vision
gaming
and
ALLM.
That
combined
with
a
solid
13.1ms
input
lag
time
makes
the
U7N
a
great
budget
gaming
TV.
It
does
only
come
with
two
HDMI
2.1
ports,
but
that
is
one
of
the
U7N’s
few
gaming
setbacks.
The
U7N
also
uses
Google
TV
as
its
smart
interface
and
carries
a
solid
design.
Combine
all
these
elements
with
its
affordable
price
tag,
and
the
U7N
comes
out
as
the
perfect
option
for
those
who
want
a
mini-LED
TV
on
a
budget.
Read
our
Hisense
U7N
review
The
best
budget
mini-LED
TV
in
the
UK
(Image
credit:
Future)
The
best
budget
mini-LED
TV
in
the
UK
Specifications
Screen
sizes:
50,
55,
65,
75,
85
inches
Resolution
:
4K
Smart
TV
:
Google
TV
HDMI
2.1:
2
HDR
:
Dolby
Vision,
HDR10+,
HDR10,
HLG
Measured
peak
brightness:
1,066
nits
(Standard
mode)
Input
lag
:
13.5ms
Reasons
to
buy
+
Good
contrast
and
detail
+
Solid
gaming
features
+
Fantastic
value
Reasons
to
avoid
–
Contrast
fades
off-center
–
Backlight
blooming
–
Limited
sound
The
TCL
C805
comes
in
a
wide
variety
of
screen
sizes
and
delivers
brilliant
picture
quality,
a
near-full
suite
of
gaming
features
and
great
performance
at
unbeatable
value
in
the
UK.
It’s
a
perfect
entry-level
mini-LED
TV
option.
The
most
impressive
part
of
the
C805
is
its
picture
quality.
Black
levels,
contrast,
color
and
detail
mirror
that
of
a
more
premium
mini-LED
TV.
It’s
not
all
perfect,
as
motion
handling
can
be
inconsistent
and
there
is
obvious
backlight
blooming
when
viewed
off-center,
but
as
we
said
in
our
review,
“In
this
price
range,
it’s
tough
to
be
disappointed
in
the
C805’s
picture.”
The
C805
is
also
well-equipped
for
gaming,
with
4K
144Hz
support,
Dolby
Vision
gaming,
VRR
(including
AMD
FreeSync
Premium
Pro)
and
ALLM.
Combine
these
features
with
the
C805’s
rich
picture
and
smooth
performance
and
you
get
a
solid
gaming
TV
at
an
affordable
price.
The
C805
is
an
impressive
TV,
to
say
the
least,
and
although
its
built-in
sound
is
lacking
and
it’s
outperformed
by
more
premium
sets
in
other
areas,
at
this
level
there
really
aren’t
any
better
options
in
the
UK.
TCL’s
C805
should
be
at
the
top
of
the
list
for
those
looking
to
save
money
but
still
get
real
quality.
Read
our
full
TCL
C805
review
The
best
premium
mini-LED
TV
(Image
credit:
Future)
The
best
premium
mini-LED
TV
Specifications
Screen
size:
65,
75,
85
inches
Refresh
rate:
120Hz
Smart
TV:
Google
TV
HDMI
2.1:
2
HDR:
Dolby
Vision,
HDR10,
HLG
Measured
peak
brightness:
2,280
nits
Input
lag:
17ms
Reasons
to
buy
+
Powerful
brightness
+
Precise
local
dimming
+
Anti-reflective
screen
Reasons
to
avoid
–
Expensive
–
Just
two
HDMI
2.1
ports
–
Lacks
HDR10+
support
The
Sony
Bravia
9
represents
the
company’s
attempt
to
move
from
OLED
to
mini-LED
technology
for
its
flagship
TV,
and
in
our
estimation,
it’s
a
resounding
success.
As
our
premium
mini-LED
choice
for
this
guide,
it’s
certainly
priced
at
a
premium
level,
but
the
Bravia
9
has
the
performance,
design,
and
features
to
back
it
up.
Sony’s
new
XR
Backlight
Master
Drive
with
High
Peak
Luminance
tech
is
exclusive
to
the
Bravia
9,
and
it
brings
the
benefits
of
high
brightness
–
the
Bravia
9
measured
over
2,000
nits
in
our
testing
–
along
with
deep,
blacks
with
near
OLED-like
shadow
detail.
These
performance
attributes
make
the
Bravia
9
an
excellent
TV
for
both
movies
and
sports
viewing,
and
the
TV’s
effective
anti-reflection
screen
and
wide
viewing
angles
further
contribute
to
its
premium
picture
quality.
Sony’s
flagship
TV
has
a
powerful
2.2.2-channel
70W
audio
system
with
“Frame”
tweeters
on
the
left
and
right
sides
and
“Beam”
tweeters
on
the
top
that
deliver
impressive
clarity
and
a
sense
of
spaciousness
with
Dolby
Atmos
and
DTS:X
soundtracks.
Its
sound
quality
is
good
enough
that
you
don’t
necessarily
need
to
pair
it
with
one
of
the
best
soundbars,
but
if
you
do,
there’s
an
Acoustic
Center
Sync
feature
that
lets
you
use
the
TV
as
the
center
channel
speaker
for
the
system
and
also
a
360
Spatial
Sound
Mapping
feature
that
creates
“phantom”
speakers
between
the
physical
ones
for
an
enhanced
sense
of
audio
immersion.
Aside
from
its
picture,
the
Bravia
9
also
has
a
premium
design,
with
a
rechargeable
Eco
Remote
and
four-way
support
feet
with
high,
flush-mount,
wide,
and
narrow
position
options.
Google
TV
is
used
for
the
Bravia
9’s
smart
TV
platform
and
it
features
a
pair
of
HDMI
2.1
ports
with
4K
120Hz
support.
The
Bravia
9
is
also
‘Perfect
for
PlayStation
5,’
with
Auto
HDR
Tone
Mapping
for
the
console
to
improve
HDR
quality,
and
an
Auto
Genre
Picture
Mode
features
that
activate
when
a
PS5
console
is
connected.
Read
our
full
Sony
Bravia
9
review
The
best
mid-range
mini-LED
TV
in
the
US
(Image
credit:
Future)
The
best
mid-range
mini-LED
TV
in
the
US
Specifications
Screen
size:
65,
75,
85,
98,
115
inches
Refresh
rate:
144Hz
Smart
TV:
Google
TV
HDMI
2.1:
2
HDR
support:
Dolby
Vision,
HDR10+,
HDR10,
HLG
Measured
peak
brightness:
3,583
nits
Input
lag
:
14.9ms
Reasons
to
buy
+
Powerful
brightness
and
local
dimming
+
Effective
anti-reflection
screen
+
Fantastic
value
Reasons
to
avoid
–
Some
off-axis
picture
fade
–
Average
motion
handling
–
Only
two
HDMI
2.1
ports
The
TCL
QM815G
holds
the
distinction
of
being
the
brightest
TV
TechRadar
has
yet
tested.
Beyond
that,
it
offers
great
overall
picture
and
sound
quality
at
a
surprisingly
reasonable
price.
The
only
criticism
we
could
level
at
the
QM815G
series
is
that
it
doesn’t
feature
a
55-inch
model,
but
if
a
big-screen
TV
is
what
you’re
after
–
and
this
flagship
mini-LED
model
from
TCL
is
available
in
screen
sizes
up
to
115
inches
–
it
comes
highly
recommended.
TCL’s
new
AiPQ
Ultra
processor
in
the
QM815G
series
provides
65,000
levels
of
granular
control
over
local
dimming,
and
it’s
something
that
can
easily
be
seen
in
the
set’s
precise
rendering
of
blacks
and
shadows.
The
QM815G
also
provides
excellent
upscaling
of
HD
and
lower-resolution
pictures,
and
its
anti-reflection
screen
does
an
effective
job
of
reducing
screen
glare
from
overhead
lights.
Sound
quality
is
another
highlight
of
the
QM851G.
Its
80-watt,
2.1.2-channel
speaker
system
was
designed
in
partnership
with
Onkyo,
and
a
built-in
subwoofer
and
dual
up-firing
Dolby
Atmos
speakers
deliver
solid
bass
and
spacious
sound
with
Dolby
Atmos
soundtracks.
A
“Fullview
360
Metal
Bezel-less
design”
means
the
TV
looks
as
good
from
the
sides
and
back
as
from
the
front,
and
gaming
features
include
a
pair
of
HDMI
2.1
ports
with
4K
144Hz
support
plus
1080p
gaming
at
240Hz.
Given
the
level
of
performance
and
features
that
the
TCL
QM851G
offers,
its
value
quotient
is
off
the
charts.
You’d
have
to
step
up
to
the
Sony
Bravia
9,
our
premium
choice
in
this
guide,
to
get
better
overall
picture
and
sound,
but
TCL’s
top
TV
will
get
you
95%
of
the
way
there.
Read
our
full
TCL
QM851G
review
The
best
mid-range
mini-LED
TV
in
the
UK
(Image
credit:
Future)
The
best
mid-range
mini-LED
TV
in
the
UK
Specifications
Screen
Sizes:
65,
75,
85
and
98-inches
Resolution:
4K
Smart
TV:
Google
TV
HDR
:
Dolby
Vision,
HDR10+,
HDR10,
HLG
HDMI
2.1:
2
Measured
peak
brightness:
2,919
nits
(Standard
mode)
Input
lag
:
14.6ms
Reasons
to
buy
+
Detailed,
rich
picture
+
Extensive
gaming
features
+
Incredible
value
Reasons
to
avoid
–
Limited
viewing
angles
–
Some
backlight
blooming
–
Only
two
HDMI
2.1
ports
The
TCL
C855
delivers
pictures
that
far
exceed
its
mid-range
price
and
it
comes
with
plenty
of
gaming
and
smart
TV
features.
The
C855’s
picture
has
vivid
yet
natural
colors
and
well-defined
textures
and
detail
but
its
contrast
is
what
wows
the
most.
With
some
tweaking
in
the
picture
settings,
the
C855’s
black
levels
and
shadow
detail
can
be
made
to,
as
we
said
in
our
review,
“even
rival
the
best
OLED
TVs”.
There
is
some
backlight
blooming
and
viewing
angles
are
limited,
but
you’ll
not
find
a
mini-LED
TV
with
a
better
picture
at
this
price
point.
Gaming
is
also
well
accounted
for,
with
Dolby
Vision
gaming,
4K
144Hz,
VRR
(including
AMD
FreeSync
Premium
Pro)
and
ALLM
all
featured.
Performance
is
smooth,
even
during
graphically
intense
sequences,
and
given
the
exceptional
picture
quality
mentioned
above,
the
C855
finds
itself
among
the
best
gaming
TVs
around
in
this
price
range.
The
C855
has
solid
built-in
sound,
a
sturdy
design
and
plentiful
picture
settings
for
those
who
like
to
calibrate
their
TV.
But
it’s
the
C855’s
value
that
stands
out
in
a
crowded
mini-LED
TV
market,
with
the
C855
offering
more
than
its
rivals.
Read
our
full
TCL
C855
review
How
to
choose
the
best
mini-LED
TV
You
can
find
mini-LED
TVs
in
sizes
ranging
from
43
inches
up
to
a
staggering
115
inches,
with
every
common
screen
size
in-between
accounted
for.
They
are
also
available
for
a
wide
range
of
prices,
though
higher-priced
models
generally
provide
a
wider
array
of
performance
and
gaming-related
features.
Most
mini-LED
TVs
are
brighter
than
an
average
OLED
TV,
making
them
a
great
option
for
daytime
sports
viewing
and
watching
TV
and
movies
in
a
well-lit
room.
One
area
where
they
don’t
match
up
to
OLED
is
off-center
viewing.
Unlike
OLED
TVs,
which
use
a
display
panel
with
self-illuminating
pixels,
the
backlight
in
a
mini-LED
TV
beams
light
directly
through
the
display
panel,
resulting
in
images
losing
contrast
and
color
saturation
when
viewed
from
extreme
angles.
Some
mini-LED
TVs
compensate
for
this
better
than
others,
and
that’s
something
we’ll
report
on
in
our
reviews.
This
shortcoming
of
mini-LED
is
a
reason
for
buying
a
TV
with
a
larger
screen
size,
which
will
provide
a
wider
field
of
view.
Another
difference
between
mini-LED
and
OLED
TVs
is
gaming
support.
While
current
OLED
models
from
LG
and
Samsung
all
provide
four
HDMI
2.1
inputs
with
4K
120Hz
support
for
next-gen
gaming
consoles,
only
mini-LED
TVs
from
those
same
companies
offer
the
same
features.
TVs
from
other
brands
are
limited
to
two
HDMI
2.1
inputs,
which
is
a
factor
that
serious
gamers
will
want
to
consider.
HDR
support
is
all
over
the
map
with
mini-LED
TVs
–
and
OLED
ones
as
well.
Samsung
TVs
only
support
the
HDR10+,
HDR10,
and
HLG
formats,
while
LG
ones
support
Dolby
Vision,
HDR10,
and
HLG
but
not
HDR10+.
New
TVs
from
Hisense
and
TCL
handle
both
Dolby
Vision
and
HDR10+,
so
if
you’re
looking
for
comprehensive
HDR
support,
models
from
those
brands
are
well
worth
consideration.
How
we
tested
the
best
mini-LED
TVs
We
test
the
best
mini-LED
TVs
using
a
methodology
that’s
applied
consistently
across
all
of
our
TV
reviews.
This
involves
a
combination
of
subjective
and
objective
tests,
the
latter
carried
out
with
specialized
equipment
and
software
that
measures
the
TV’s
performance
on
a
range
of
parameters.
You
can
read
all
about
it
in-depth
in
our
how
we
test
TVs
at
TechRadar
explainer,
but
here’s
a
summary.
Our
tests
typically
start
with
a
break-in
period
where
we
familiarize
ourselves
with
the
TV’s
out-of-box
picture
and
sound
presets
to
determine
which
are
the
most
accurate.
After
that,
we
will
view
a
range
of
standard-
and
high-definition
sources
to
evaluate
the
TV’s
upconversion
performance
before
viewing
test
patterns
and
reference
clips
from
4K
Blu-ray
and
streaming
sources.
For
mini-LED
TVs,
a
key
performance
parameter
we
look
at
is
the
TV’s
picture
uniformity
when
viewed
off-axis.
Unlike
OLED
TVs,
which
display
perfectly
uniform
images
over
a
180-degree
arc,
mini-LED
TVs
have
a
more
limited
viewing
angle,
and
our
reviews
will
report
on
the
set’s
image
quality
when
viewed
from
off-center
seats.
We’ll
also
evaluate
the
local
dimming
performance
of
a
mini-LED
TV’s
backlight,
looking
for
“blooming”
artifacts
that
show
up
as
light
bleed
in
shadowy
portions
of
images.
Motion
handling
is
another
important
performance
parameter
we
look
at,
and
we’ll
use
movie,
sports,
and
gaming
sources
to
test
a
TV’s
ability
to
display
fast-motion
images
solidly.
For
our
objective
tests,
we
use
a
colorimeter
to
measure
a
TV’s
grayscale
and
color
point
accuracy,
peak
brightness
on
10%
window
and
fullscreen
white
test
patterns,
and
UHDA-P3
and
BT.2020
color
gamut
coverage.
These
measurements
are
carried
out
with
the
TV
in
its
Standard
and
Filmmaker
(or
equivalent)
picture
mode,
with
the
results
recorded
n Portrait
Displays’
Calman
color
calibration
software.
Input
lag
tests
for
gaming
are
carried
out
with
the
TV
in
its
Game
picture
mode
using
a
Leo
Bodnar
4K
Video
Input
Lag
Tester.
Get a free soundbar worth up to £999 with the excellent LG C4 or G4 OLED TV at Currys
What
is
better
than
enjoying
your
favourite
shows,
movies
and
games
on
a
top-quality
TV?
How
about
those
same
shows,
movies
and
games
sounding
absolutely
awesome,
too?
Well
now
you
can
have
both
as
you
can
now
get
a
free
soundbar
with
every
LG
C4
or
G4
OLED
purchased
at
Currys.
The
LG
C4
takes
pride
of
place
in
our
best
TV
guide
as
the
most
versatile
display
available
today.
The
honour
is
because
of
its
gaming
capabilities,
incredible
picture
quality,
and
intuitive
smart
TV
platform.
The
LG
C4
covers
all
the
bases
in
a
way
that
few
TVs
do.
All
this
quality
with
a
free
soundbar
on
top
is
a
fantastic
deal
indeed.
The
included
soundbar
depends
on
the
model
and
screen
size
you
buy,
including
some
solid
entry-level
5.1
bars
and
more
high-end
options
that
support
premium
Dolby
Atmos
surround
sound.
LG
C4
or
G4
OLED
TV
with
free
soundbar
deal
The
LG
C4
is
one
of
the
best
TVs
around.
It’s
not
been
out
for
long
and
is
the
brand’s
latest
flagship
mid-range
OLED.
You
get
great
picture
quality
at
all
sizes
but
we
especially
love
the
55-inch
model
as
it’s
the
ideal
display
size
for
most
rooms
and
offers
an
excellent
overall
viewing
experience
for
all
content.
The
C4
is
perfectly
designed
for
watching
movies
or
playing
games
with
its
144Hz
refresh
rate,
guaranteeing
sports
and
games
are
buttery
smooth.
In
our
LG
C4
review,
we
loved
how
much
brighter
the
images
looked
compared
to
previous
LG
models.
It’s
sure
to
be
one
of
the
best
OLED
TVs
around
for
a
long
time.
Meanwhile,
the
G4
sets
itself
apart
in
that
it
not
only
provides
an
ultra
slim
profile
but
also
looks
great
from
every
angle.
The
self-lit
OLED
display
results
in
a
contrast
that
is
perfectly
balanced
with
100%
colour
accuracy
and
sharp
4K
detail.
It
also
boasts
great
upscaling
technology
so
older
TV
shows
and
movies
are
given
a
new
lease
of
life.
It’s
a
more
premium
option
compared
to
the
C4
and
we
found
it
pushes
OLED
tech
to
the
limit
in
our
LG
G4
review.
Either
way,
know
you’ll
be
bagging
one
of
the
best
TVs
available
if
you
go
for
this
limited-time
free
soundbar
bundle
deal
at
Currys.
If
you’re
still
shopping
around,
we
have
other
TV
deals
available
with
a
selection
of
OLED
TV
deals
available.
If
it’s
soundbars
that
you’re
specifically
looking
for,
there
are
many
soundbar
deals
to
take
a
look
at
too.
Epson’s new portable laser projectors with Google TV promise 150 inches of streaming from a tiny box
Epson
has
added
two
new
mini
laser
projectors
to
its
EpiqVision
range,
the
EF-21
and
the
EF-22.
Both
models
will
challenge
the
best
portable
projectors
around
today
by
using
Epson’s
3LCD
technology,
and
promise
to
deliver
5,000,000:1
contrast,
and
they’re
designed
to
produce
screen
sizes
of
up
to
150
inches.
The
projectors
are
powered
by
Google
TV
to
provide
built-in
access
to
the
best
streaming
services
and
have
Chromecast
built
in,
and
they
come
with
the
obligatory
automatic
focus,
keystone
correction,
screen
fit
and
obstacle
avoidance.
The
specifications
of
the
two
models
are
very
similar,
but
the
biggest
difference
is
in
the
audio
performance.
Where
both
projectors
have
twin
5W
speakers
for
stereo
audio,
the
EF-22
adds
a
passive
radiator
to
deliver
more
low-end
thump.
The
EF-22
also
includes
an
adjustable
fixed
stand,
and
comes
in
some
slightly
more
sober
colors.
The
Epson
EF-21
is
available
in
Warm
White
or
Smoke
Ice
Green
and
the
Epson
EF-22
comes
in
a
choice
of
metallic
blue
or
metallic
black.
Epson
EF-21
and
EF-22
specifications
and
price
Both
projectors
have
a
360-degree
orientation
and
deliver
up
to
1,000
ANSI
Lumens
from
a
light
source
rated
for
10
years.
Resolution
is
Full
HD
and
there’s
a
single
HDMI
connection
if
you
want
to
connect
a
wired
video
source
such
as
a
Blu-Ray
player
or
games
console.
I’m
assuming
the
HDMI
port
is
HDMI
2.0
as
the
presence
of
HDMI
2.1
in
AV
devices
tends
to
be
highlighted
as
a
key
feature,
and
Epson
hasn’t
done
that
here
(and
it
also
isn’t
really
necessary
for
a
sub-4K
projector).
Google
TV
means
you’ve
got
all
the
usual
TV
streaming
apps
as
well
as
the
ability
to
cast
from
your
phone,
tablet
or
laptop;
Epson
says
you’ll
have
access
over
400,000
movies
and
episodes
from
the
various
available
services.
It’s
worth
pointing
out
that
while
both
of
these
projectors
are
very
small,
their
true
portability
is
limited:
both
devices
need
to
be
powered
and
don’t
have
internal
batteries,
though
this
is
still
standard
among
projectors.
Sign
up
for
breaking
news,
reviews,
opinion,
top
tech
deals,
and
more.
There
seems
to
be
some
confusion
over
the
pricing,
though:
we’ve
been
given
prices
of
£649
for
the
EF-21
and
£849
for
the
EF-22
in
the
UK
directly
by
Epson,
but
they’ve
been
reported
as
£1,055
/
$800
for
the
EF-21
and
£1,320
/
$1,000
for
the
EF-22
by
HDTV
Test.
You
might
also
like
Google TV hits new mark of 150 free channels as the TV Streamer prepares for lift-off
Google
TV
is
continuing
to
go
hard
on
free,
ad-supported
channels
(otherwise
known
as
FAST
channels)
in
the
US
–
and
it’s
just
added
several
more
to
its
home
screen
to
take
it
past
a
significant
milestone.
As
spotted
by
9to5Google,
Google
TV
has
added
an
extra
14
channels
to
its
lineup
(below),
taking
its
total
to
150
channels.
As
you
can
see
from
the
list,
there
isn’t
anything
quite
on
the
level
of
BBC
Earth,
but
if
you
like
Billiards
or
true
crime,
there
could
be
some
comforting
time-sinks
in
there
for
you.
This
ramping
up
of
free
channels
comes
as
we
head
rapidly
towards
the
launch
of
the
Google
TV
Streamer
box,
which
will
go
on
sale
on
September
24
for
$99
/
£99
/
AU$159.
When
that
box
launches,
the
free
channels
will
apparently
be
listed
under
a
new
Google
TV
Freeplay
heading.
The
new
channels
follow
the
addition
of
10
new
ones
at
the
end
of
August,
which
included
CBC
News,
FilmRise
Horror,
and
Rig
TV,
which
is
themed
around
“showcasing
the
toughest
jobs
on
earth.”
Here’s
the
full
list
of
new
channels
being
added
to
Google
TV’s
home
screen
in
the
latest
push:
Billiard
TV
Buzzr
The
Rifleman
Xumo
Free
Nature
&
Wildlife
TV
The
Conners
World’s
Most
Evil
Killer
Untold
Stories
of
the
ER
Xumo
Free
Bollywood
&
Indian
Cinema
Ghost
Hunters
Channel
Highway
to
Heaven
Unspeakable
Cook’s
Country
Channel
Ebony
TV
by
Lionsgate
FilmRise:
The
Dick
Van
Dyke
Show
Unfortunately,
there’s
still
no
news
on
when
Google
TV’s
free
channels
will
be
coming
to
the
Live
tab
outside
of
the
US.
Hopefully,
we’ll
hear
more
about
that
when
the
Google
TV
Streamer
lands
in
a
couple
of
weeks.
If
you
do
live
in
the
US,
you
can
find
the
channels
by
heading
to
the
Live
tab
on
the
main
Google
TV
interface
on
your
smart
TV
or
Chromecast
with
Google
TV.
For
a
full
list
of
Google
TV
channels,
head
to
Google’s
official
list.
The
FAST
race
(Image
credit:
Google)
Google
isn’t
the
only
tech
giant
embracing
free,
ad-supported
TV
– the
best
free
streaming
services
now
include
The
Roku
Channel,
Amazon
Freevee,
and
Samsung
TV
Plus,
which
runs
on
Samsung
TVs.
Sign
up
for
breaking
news,
reviews,
opinion,
top
tech
deals,
and
more.
We’ve
also
recently
seen
Sony
One,
a
collection
of
54
FAST
channels,
land
on
Samsung
TVs,
LG
TVs,
and
TiVo
Plus. In
the
UK,
a
new
free,
live
TV
service
called
Freely
launched
in
April
to
bring
together
the
country’s
major
live
TV
channels
in
one
place.
But
there’s
no
doubt
that
Google
TV
is
a
significant
player
in
the
space,
particularly
with
the
Google
TV
Streamer
launching
soon.
Naturally,
Google
has
a
new
ad
network
called
the
Google
TV
Network,
which
is
rolling
out
across
its
TV
platform
and
onto
the
many
devices
that
support
it,
including
Sony,
Hisense,
and
TCL
TVs.
Fortunately,
despite
the
imminent
arrival
of
the
Google
TV
Streamer,
Google
has
said
it
will
continue
to
update
its
Chromecast
with
Google
TV
dongles.
A
recent
one
rolled
out
a
couple
of
days
ago,
and
a
bigger
update
with
Android
14
and
Matter
support
is
due
later
this
year.
You
might
also
like…
Samsung The Premiere 9 ultra short throw projector review: bright, beautiful images and big sound
SAMSUNG
THE
PREMIERE
9:
two-minute
review
The
Samsung
Premiere
9
is
a
highly
capable
example
of
the
best
ultra
short
throw
projectors
and
builds
on
the
brand’s
earlier
successes
in
this
growing
market
segment.
The
key
to
this
popularity
is
the
triple-laser
light
source
that
uses
red,
green
and
blue
lasers
to
generate
cinematic
images
that
are
bigger
than
the
largest
TV
screens.
But
these
pictures
aren’t
just
big,
they’re
bright
enough
to
handle
white
walls
and
ambient
light,
while
creating
a
huge
gamut
for
more
vibrant
colours.
Samsung’s
The
Premiere
9
uses
single-chip
DLP
display
technology,
which
results
in
sharply
defined
images
due
to
there
being
no
alignment
issues,
and
while
not
strictly
native
4K
the
level
of
detail
on
show
is
often
impressive.
The
Premiere
9
delivers
superb
motion
handling
regardless
of
the
content
–
a
recognised
strength
of
DLP
–
but
also
suffers
from
poor
black
levels,
which
is
weakness
of
the
technology.
On
the
plus
side,
a
triple-laser
should
help
reduce
incidences
of
rainbow
artifacts
that
can
accompany
DLP
tech.
The
Premiere
9
delivers
accurate
pictures
thanks
to
the
inclusion
of
Filmmaker
Mode,
while
highly
effective
HDR
tone
mapping
also
ensures
shadows
are
detailed
and
highlights
free
of
clipping.
The
colour
gamut
covers
the
entire
HDR
standard,
and
beyond,
so,
as
a
result,
the
performance
with
high
dynamic
range
is
exceptional.
Whether
it’s
HDR10,
HLG
or
HDR10+
(but
not
Dolby
Vision,
an
HDR
format
not
supported
by
Samsung
TVs
and
projectors)
the
pictures
burst
off
the
big
screen
with
dazzling
highlights
and
vibrant
color
primaries
that
are
a
treat
for
the
eyes.
This
beamer
sports
an
attractive
lifestyle-friendly
design
and
is
easy
to
install
and
set
up,
while
the
Dolby
Atmos
audio
system
is
genuinely
immersive
–
acting
more
like
a
built-in
soundbar
thanks
to
its
2.2.2-channel
speaker
layout.
There’s
also
Samsung’s
AI-enhanced
Object
Tracking
Sound
processing
for
non-Atmos
audio.
There
are
extensive
gaming
features,
a
full
smart
platform
with
a
comprehensive
choice
of
streamers,
good
connectivity,
and
a
myriad
of
control
options.
In
fact,
the
only
real
complaint
is
the
lack
of
any
built-in
tuners,
but
otherwise,
this
capable
beamer
artfully
blurs
the
line
between
projector
and
supersized
TV.
It
does
an
excellent
job
of
producing
big
and
bright
images
that
rival
the
largest
examples
of
the
best
TVs,
and
as
a
result,
it
provides
a
viable,
more
affordable,
and
definitely
more
practical
alternative,
and
comes
highly
recommended.
SAMSUNG
THE
PREMIERE
9
review:
price
and
release
date
First
available:
September
2024
The
Premiere
9
(LPU9D):
$5,000
/
£5,999
Samsung’s
The
Premiere
9
(LPU9D)
is
the
new
range-topper
in
the
brand’s
line-up
of
laser-powered
ultra
short
throw
(UST)
4K
HDR
projectors
and
is
available
now
for
$5,999
/
£5,999.
It
replaces
the
older
The
Premiere
LSP9T,
although
this
is
also
still
available
for
the
same
price
of
$5,999
/
£5,999.
In
addition,
Samsung
will
release
the
mid-tier
Premiere
7
in
October,
although
pricing
has
yet
to
be
announced.
The
Premiere
9
is
not
currently
available
in
Australia.
The
Premiere
9
uses
single-chip
DLP
display
technology
and
supports
HDR10+
high
dynamic
range
(Image
credit:
Future)
SAMSUNG
THE
PREMIERE
9
review:
Specs
Swipe
to
scroll
horizontally
Screen
sizes
supported:
100-130
inches
Brightness
(specified):
3,450
ISO
lumens
HDR
support:
HDR10+,
HDR10,
HLG
Optical
technology:
3-laser
DLP
Smart
TV:
Tizen
Connections:
3
x
HDMI
2.0
(1
with
eARC)
,
USB-A
(powered),
optical
audio
out,
RS-232C,
Ethernet
Dimensions:
5.6
x
21.7
x
15.1
inches
(H
x
W
x
D)
Weight:
25.6
pounds
The
Premiere
9’s
lens
(Image
credit:
Future)
SAMSUNG
THE
PREMIERE
9
review:
design
Stylish
and
discreet
design
Excellent
connectivity
SolarCell
remote
control
The
Premiere
9
is
surprisingly
stylish
for
a
UST
projector,
with
a
curved
chassis
that’s
well-built
and
finished
in
a
neutral
white.
The
front
is
covered
in
grey
fabric,
with
the
speakers
behind,
and
there
are
air
vents
on
either
side
for
cooling.
Despite
being
relatively
large,
this
projector’s
lifestyle-friendly
design
allows
you
to
place
it
discreetly
up
against
the
wall.
Better
connectivity
is
offered
on
The
Premiere
9
than
most
other
UST
projectors,
with
three
HDMI
2.0
inputs,
one
of
which
supports
eARC.
There’s
also
a
USB
port
for
multimedia
playback
and
powering
dongle-style
streaming
devices,
an
optical
digital
output,
and
an
Ethernet
port.
The
wireless
connectivity
includes
built-in
Wi-Fi
5,
Bluetooth
5.2,
and
support
for
Apple
AirPlay.
Samsung
provides
a
variation
of
the
SolarCell
remote
included
with
its
current
range
of
TVs,
although
the
controller
is
styled
in
white
to
match
the
projector.
The
zapper
is
well-designed,
intuitive
to
use,
and
comfortable
to
hold.
There’s
also
a
far-field
microphone
for
the
built-in
voice
assistants,
although
those
wishing
privacy
can
switch
this
off
at
the
back
of
the
projector.
Design
score:
4.5/5
Ports
include
3
HDMI
2.0
connections
(1
with
eARC)
(Image
credit:
Future)
SAMSUNG
THE
PREMIERE
9
review:
features
Triple-laser
light
source
HDR10,
HLG
and
HDR10+
support
2.2.2-channel
Dolby
Atmos
audio
system
Samsung’s
The
Premiere
9’s
headline
feature
is
its
triple-laser
light
source
that
uses
red,
green
and
blue
lasers
for
3,450
lumens
brightness
plus
a
wide
colour
gamut
and
20,000-hour
lifespan.
This
gives
it
an
advantage
over
most
other
UST
projectors
and
delivers
sufficient
luminance
to
handle
rooms
with
white
walls,
large
windows
or
ambient
light.
As
a
UST
beamer
it’s
able
to
project
100
inches
from
only
11cm
(around
4
inches)
,
and
can
fill
a
130-inch
screen
at
just
24cm
(9.5
inches),
so
even
those
with
limited
space
can
enjoy
big
screen
fun.
You
change
the
image
size
by
physically
moving
the
projector
towards
or
away
from
the
wall,
centre
it
by
moving
to
the
left
or
right,
and
level
it
using
the
adjustable
feet.
There
are
also
manual
controls
for
focusing
the
image.
The
Premiere
9
is
a
single-chip
DLP
projector
with
a
claimed
resolution
of
4K
–
although
this
is
achieved
by
shifting
pixels.
It
also
supports
most
high
dynamic
range
formats
with
HDR10,
HLG
(hybrid
log-gamma),
and
HDR10+.
Samsung
doesn’t
support
for
Dolby
Vision
on
any
of
its
current
displays,
but
the
RGB
laser
light
source
ensures
HDR
is
punchy
with
bright
and
vibrant
colours.
This
projector
sports
a
built-in
sound
system
with
a
2.2.2-channel
speaker
layout
and
40W
of
amplification.
There’s
support
for
Samsung
Object
Tracking
Sound
(OTS)
AI-enhanced
audio
processing,
along
with
Dolby
Atmos
decoding.
As
a
result,
there’s
an
immersive
soundstage,
with
clear
dialogue,
width
at
the
front,
some
bass
presence,
and
effectively
rendered
overhead
sound.
There’s
also
support
for
music
casting,
as
well
as
various
proprietary
audio
features
such
as
AI-powered
Adaptive
Sound
Pro
enhancements,
Adaptive
Voice
Amplifier
Pro
for
making
dialogue
clearer,
and
Q
Symphony
for
synching
the
Premiere
9
with
a
compatible
Samsung
soundbar.
The
latter
would
definitely
provide
benefits
for
those
who
enjoy
seriously
deep
bass
with
their
movies.
Once
installed
the
setup
is
exactly
the
same
as
a
Samsung
TV,
with
the
SmartThings
app
taking
you
through
the
entire
process.
Just
follow
the
instructions,
and
within
minutes
you’ll
have
the
Wi-Fi
connected
and
all
the
streaming
apps
installed.
There’s
even
a
Vision
Boost
feature
that
uses
a
built-in
light
sensor
to
adjust
the
image
brightness
based
on
levels
of
ambient
light
in
the
room.
The
Premiere
9
runs
the
full
Tizen-powered
smart
TV
system
found
in
Samsung’s
TVs,
and
crucially
has
sufficient
processing
power
to
ensure
the
platform
is
responsive.
There’s
smart
assistance
in
the
form
of
built-in
Bixby
and
Amazon
Alexa,
along
with
a
comprehensive
choice
of
video
streaming
services.
Where
available
these
all
offer
4K,
HDR,
HDR10+
and
Dolby
Atmos.
For
gaming,
there’s
support
for
ALLM
(auto
low
latency
mode),
although
when
in
the
game
mode
the
input
lag
is
still
53ms,
which
is
too
high
for
competitive
gamers.
In
addition,
the
HDMI
2.0
inputs
cap
the
frame
rate
at
4K/60Hz
and
there’s
no
VRR.
However,
the
motion
handling
is
excellent,
resulting
in
smooth
gameplay
that
also
benefits
from
the
immersive
big-screen
images.
There’s
a
host
of
other
features
including
Samsung’s
Game
Hub
for
gaming
without
a
console,
plus
a
Game
Bar
that
curates
all
the
main
settings
and
technical
data
in
one
place
and
provides
access
to
gaming-related
settings
for
a
more
personalised
gaming
experience.
Finally,
the
AI
Auto
Game
Mode
allows
the
projector
to
automatically
optimise
settings
for
specific
gaming
genres.
This
is
a
well-specified
projector
and
about
the
only
TV
features
missing
are
built-in
terrestrial
and
satellite
tuners.
This
is
fairly
common
on
UST
projectors,
probably
because
it
makes
them
easier
to
manufacture
and
market
globally.
While
you
can
use
the
TV
catch-up
apps
instead
for
most
shows,
if
you
really
want
to
watch
live
linear
broadcasts
you’ll
need
a
set-top
box
of
some
kind.
The
Premiere
9
beams
bright,
colorful
4K
images
using
a
triple-laser
light
engine
(Image
credit:
Future)
SAMSUNG
THE
PREMIERE
9
review:
picture
and
sound
quality
Sharp
and
detailed
4K
images
Bright
and
punchy
HDR
Extremely
wide
colour
gamut
The
Samsung
Premiere
9
immediately
impresses
with
its
bright
and
punchy
big
screen
pictures.
There’s
no
doubt
the
triple-laser
adds
value,
not
just
in
terms
of
lumens
but
also
with
its
wider
colour
gamut.
The
projected
image
is
sharply
defined
thanks
to
the
use
of
single-chip
DLP,
while
focus
and
uniformity
across
the
screen
are
also
good,
resulting
in
a
clean
and
even
presentation.
The
out-of-the-box
picture
accuracy
is
excellent,
with
the
white
point
close
to
the
industry
standard
of
D65,
an
even
greyscale,
and
colours
hitting
close
to
their
saturation
targets
for
BT.709,
but
this
can
be
improved
through
calibration.
I
was
able
to
get
a
near
reference-level
accuracy
through
adjustment,
and
when
you
factor
in
the
cost
of
a
Premiere
9
the
additional
expense
of
a
calibration
is
worth
considering.
This
accuracy
also
extends
to
HDR,
with
the
Premiere
9
covering
100%
of
DCI-P3,
and
92%
of
the
even
wider
BT.2020
colur
gamut.
The
previous
generation
of
Samsung’s
UST
had
trouble
reigning
in
this
massive
native
colour
gamut,
resulting
in
noticeable
errors,
so
I
was
pleased
to
discover
the
accuracy
of
the
Premiere
9
has
definitely
been
improved
with
better
tracking
of
saturation
targets.
The
blacks
look
more
of
a
dark
grey,
which
is
fairly
standard
for
a
DLP
projector,
and
while
the
claimed
native
contrast
ratio
is
1,500:1,
I
actually
measured
it
at
1,700:1.
The
dynamic
contrast
ratio
is
a
claimed
2,000,000:1,
but
this
is
basically
achieved
by
turning
the
laser
off
on
a
black
screen,
so
it
doesn’t
really
reflect
real-world
content.
There’s
also
a
Real
Depth
Contrast
Enhancer
feature
to
help
with
contrast.
The
Premiere
9
certainly
has
sufficient
lumens
to
light
up
a
130-inch
screen,
even
in
the
dimmer
Filmmaker
Mode,
which
doesn’t
hit
the
brightness
peaks
of
the
Dynamic
mode.
It
also
means
the
HDR
has
plenty
of
punch
and
although
the
black
levels
might
not
be
great,
the
tone
mapping
is
very
effective,
sticking
close
to
the
PQ
curve
and
thus
avoiding
unwanted
crush
or
clipping.
The
imaging
is
based
around
the
Quantum
Processor
4K
picture
engine,
applying
AI
upscaling
to
lower-resolution
content
to
take
full
advantage
of
the
available
pixels.
The
result
is
a
finely
detailed
image,
regardless
of
the
original
resolution,
and
the
processing
is
also
able
to
clean
up
the
image,
reducing
noise
or
compression
artefacts
to
deliver
expertly
rendered
big-screen
pictures.
As
you’d
expect
from
a
DLP
beamer,
motion
handling
is
superb,
with
the
lightning-fast
response
times
of
the
technology
delivering
smooth
movement.
Samsung
includes
its
Motion
Xcelerator
technology,
along
with
a
Film
mode
to
ensure
that
film-based
content
looks
natural
but
is
also
free
of
judder,
while
fast-paced
sports
can
enjoy
smoother
motion
without
introducing
artefacts.
In
standard
HDR10,
the
brightly
lit
snowy
landscapes
of
The
Revenant
look
absolutely
stunning.
The
same
is
true
when
watching
Dune
Part
2
with
its
desert
vistas,
and
in
both
cases,
these
native
4K
films
reveal
exceptional
levels
of
detail
in
the
sharply
rendered
images.
Inside
Out
is
a
movie
that
fully
utilises
the
wider
gamut,
and
its
deeply
saturated
colours
really
pop
off
the
screen
viewed
on
The
Premiere
9.
Alita:
Battle
Angel
includes
HDR10+
and
the
Premiere
9
correctly
detected
the
signal,
applying
the
dynamic
metadata
to
the
tone
mapping.
The
resulting
images
are
well-defined,
with
colours
that
are
rendered
with
skill,
highlights
that
are
bright,
and
impressive
levels
of
detail
in
the
shadows.
There’s
a
lot
of
motion
in
this
film
as
well,
which
was
handled
without
judder
or
other
artefacts.
Picture
quality
aside,
the
Premiere
9
is
quiet
in
operation,
with
the
noise
level
going
from
30dB
next
to
the
chassis,
down
to
26dB
at
the
main
seating
position.
There
is
also
an
eye
protection
feature
designed
to
automatically
reduce
the
light
intensity
if
something
blocks
the
beam.
It’s
an
important
safety
feature
for
anyone
with
small
children
or
pets,
preventing
any
vision
damage.
Picture
quality
score:
4.5/5
Samsung’s
Gaming
Hub
provides
easy
access
to
cloud
gaming
apps
from
Xbox
and
other
services
(Image
credit:
Future)
SAMSUNG
THE
PREMIERE
9
review:
value
More
expensive
than
much
of
the
competition
Cheaper
and
more
convenient
compared
to
a
supersized
TV
The
Samsung
Premiere
9
may
seem
expensive
at
$5,999
/
£5,999,
and
it’s
certainly
not
cheap
compared
to
other
ultra
short
throw
projectors,
but
most
of
them
don’t
use
a
triple-laser
with
all
the
benefits
that
provides.
The
Premiere
9
also
offers
great
value
compared
to
jumbo-sized
TVs,
with
the
Samsung
considerably
more
affordable
than
screens
with
panel
sizes
over
100
inches.
It’s
also
a
lot
easier
to
install
–
just
try
getting
a
TV
with
a
110-inch
screen
into
your
living
room.
If
you’re
looking
for
alternatives
you
could
consider
the
Epson
LS800,
which
doesn’t
support
HDR10+
or
Dolby
Vision
but
is
even
brighter
at
4,000
lumens.
There’s
also
the
Hisense
PX2-Pro,
which
only
delivers
2,400
lumens
but
offers
support
for
HDR10+
and
Dolby
Vision.
However,
neither
has
a
sound
system
as
good
as
the
Premiere
9
nor
do
they
offer
as
many
gaming
features
or
as
comprehensive
a
smart
platform.
Value
score:
3.5/5
The
Premiere
9’s
basic
remote
control
for
navigating
its
smart
menus
(Image
credit:
Future)
Swipe
to
scroll
horizontally
SAMSUNG
THE
PREMIERE
9
Row
0
–
Cell
0
Notes
Rating
Features
Triple-laser
light
source
with
red,
green
and
blue
lasers
for
increased
brightness,
and
a
much
wider
colour
gamut
5/5
Design
Stylish
but
minimalist
design,
excellent
build
quality,
good
control
options,
three
HDMI
2.0
inputs
and
easy
installation
5/5
Picture
&
sound
quality
Bright,
accurate
and
crisply
detailed
images
with
SDR
and
HDR,
along
with
highly
effective
tone
mapping
for
the
latter.
2.2.2-channel
system
with
40W
of
amplification,
Object
Tracking
Sound
and
Dolby
Atmos
ensures
immersive
spatial
audio
5/5
Value
Pricey,
but
worth
it
for
the
performance
and
features.
4.5/5
Should
I
buy
the
SAMSUNG
THE
PREMIERE
9?
(Image
credit:
Future)
Buy
it
if…
Don’t
buy
it
if…
Also
consider…
Swipe
to
scroll
horizontally
Comparison:
4K
UST
projectors
Samsung
The
Premiere
9
Hisense
PX2-Pro
Epson
LS800
Hisense
L9G
Price:
$5,999
$2,999
$3,499
$5,499
Screen
sizes
supported:
100-130
inches
90
to
130
inches
Up
to
150
inches
100
inches
Brightness
(specified):
3,450
ISO
lumens
2,400
lumens
4,000
lumens
3,000
lumens
HDR
support
HDR10+,
HDR10,
HLG
Dolby
Vision,
HDR10,
HLG
HDR10,
HLG
HDR10,
HLG,
Dolby
Vision
Optical
technology:
3
laser
DLP
3
laser
DLP
Laser
3LCD
3
laser
DLP
Smart
TV:
Tizen
Google
TV
/
VIDAA
Android
TV
Android
TV
Connections:
3
x
HDMI
2.0
(1
with
eARC)
,
USB-A
(powered),
optical
audio
out,
RS-232C,
Ethernet
2x
HDMI
2.0
(1
with
ARC),
HDMI
2.0
3x
HDMI
2.0
(1
with
ARC)
2x
HDMI
2.1,
1x
HDMI
2.0
(with
eARC),
1x
RF,
optical
(Image
credit:
Future)
How
I
tested
the
SAMSUNG
THE
PREMIERE
9
Reviewed
in
a
dedicated
home
cinema
Measurements
taken
using
Calman
calibration
software
Evaluated
using
SDR
and
HDR
content
As
with
all
my
TV
and
projector
reviews
I
use
a
combination
of
subjective
viewing
and
objective
measurements
against
the
industry
standards.
For
projectors,
I
also
do
all
my
testing
in
a
dedicated
home
cinema
with
a
completely
blacked-out
environment
and
high-quality
screen.
In
the
case
of
the
Premiere
9,
I
also
tested
it
in
my
lounge
in
order
to
simulate
the
kind
of
conditions
for
which
it
was
primarily
designed.
The
subjective
testing
is
based
around
watching
a
variety
of
familiar
scenes,
primarily
sourced
from
4K
and
1080p
Blu-rays,
plus
the
Spears
&
Munsil
UHD
Benchmark
4K
disc.
These
scenes
have
been
specifically
chosen
to
evaluate
a
display’s
black
levels,
contrast
performance,
colour
accuracy,
upscaling,
image
processing,
motion
handling,
and
HDR
tone
mapping.
For
the
objective
testing,
I
measured
the
Premiere
9’s
brightness,
greyscale
and
colour
gamut
in
SDR,
before
doing
the
same
in
HDR.
I
also
evaluated
the
accuracy
of
the
HDR
tone
mapping,
along
with
the
colour
gamut
coverage
for
DCI-P3
and
BT.2020.
To
do
this
I
used
a
pattern
generator
and
colour
meter
combined
with
Portrait
Displays’
Calman
calibration
software.
I
measured
the
Premiere
9’s
input
lag
in
milliseconds
using
a
Leo
Bodnar
tester
with
the
low
latency
mode
switch
on.
First
reviewed:
September,
2024
Samsung HW-Q700C review: a great cheaper Dolby Atmos soundbar beaten only by Samsung itself
The Samsung HW-Q700C soundbar offers much to love, including powerful, clear and detailed sound. But is it the best overall option for you?