If you're looking to upgrade your home entertainment setup with a bigger screen, but have limitations where a television won't work, there are several new options you should look into.
Samsung has announced the addition of two new ultra short throw projectors to its lineup – the Premiere 9 and Premiere 7. Samsung says these projectors turn any space into a home cinema, and project up to a 130-inch screen.
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Both projectors use something called “Triple Laser Technology,” which Samsung says delivers more enhanced color and brightness than previous models, and both have built-in speakers with 4K AI upscaling and Dolby Atmos technology, so you won't need any external speakers.
If you're a gamer, you'll love the convenience of Samsung Gaming Hub, a service that gives you access to over 3,000 games without a console.
The Premiere 9 and Premiere 7 run on Samsung's Tizen OS, which means you'll have access to streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. When you're not using it as a projector, both devices also work as smart speakers with hands-free voice control and access to the SmartThings hub that enables you to control smart devices in your home.
What's the difference between the two? The Premiere 9 is significantly brighter, with a maximum brightness of 3,450 ISO lumens, while the Premiere 7 has a maximum brightness of 2,500 ISO lumens, and the Premiere 9 can display up to 130 inches compared to the Premiere 7's maximum brightness of 120 inches. The Premiere 9 also has a significant audio boost with 40W 2.2.2 channel up-firing speakers. The Premiere 7 has 30W 2.2 channel speakers.
Samsung says setup is simple; all you need to do is plug the projector in and connect it to your wireless network.
Both projectors are now available for purchase. The Premiere 9 will retail for $5,999and this Premiere 7 for $2,999Buy any of these by September 15, and you'll get a free Freestyle 2nd Generation with Gaming Hub (a $799.99 value), a device we just named our best projector of 2024. For comparison, a television the size these projectors can display can cost more than $20,000.