Samsung inside CES extension announced an 8K ultra short throw projector called The Premiere. It’s an updated 2020 Premiere 4K, a single box designed to sit on a low table directly below it and inches from a wall or screen. Using special lenses and video processing, it can create an image up to 150 inches diagonal.
There are built-in speakers and Dolby Atmos to fill the room with sound and light. As you would expect, it also has Samsung Smart TV capabilities, with Netflix, Disney Plus, etc.
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While the idea of an 8K projector that can produce a huge image on any wall sounds cool, UST projectors aren’t the magic they first appeared. Here’s what we know so far.
8 kilos?
Ultra short throw projectors, like 2020’s 4K The Premiere, claim to be able to create an image on any wall, but all projectors can.
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Yup, 8kg. That’s four times the resolution of a 4K projector. There is currently no 8K content widely available, which is a problem that plagues 8K TVs as well. Without 8K content, you can’t take full advantage of the extra pixels, although the projector will convert anything you send to 8K, so it may appear sharper than a 4K projector showing a similarly sized image. Keep in mind that there are more important aspects to image quality than resolution.
The Premiere isn’t the first 8K projector out there, but there are only a few on the market. JVC extension It has many models, starting at $11,000 and going up from there. This uses a 4K imaging chip and pixel converter to create 8K resolution on the screen. This is similar to how most projectors are built in 4K, using a chip with a resolution of 1080p or lower and doubling or tripling the pixels in the imaging device to achieve near 4K resolution. While Samsung hasn’t disclosed the specifics of the projector, this is almost certainly how 8K is also created.
On the professional side, digital projection It has many 8K models, but it’s for real theaters and other large venues.
What is an Ultra Short Throw Device?
It is important to remember that any ambient light will affect the projector image, including UST projectors.
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Conventional projectors need about 10 feet of distance to project a 100-inch image. High-end models can sit further back, while short-drop models can sit closer together. UST projectors sit inches from the wall and still manage to produce huge images thanks to smart lenses and video processing.
The two main disadvantages of all floor-standing projectors are price and image quality. Due to their complex design, floor-standing projectors tend to cost significantly more than traditional projectors.
Another minus, including due to their operation, is a decrease in Contrast ratio. UST projectors usually have worse contrast ratios than conventional projectors, making their images appear flatter with less “punch”. Usually, manufacturers try to compensate for this by significantly increasing the brightness, but this does not improve the image quality, but rather makes the image brighter.
assumed characteristics
No matter how bright it is, the under-cabinet projector won’t be able to compete with ambient lighting without a special screen. Even then, it would be much better with the curtains drawn.
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Samsung hasn’t announced many details about the new Premiere, but we can guess a few things. It was the previous model illuminated laserAnd it is possible that the new model is too. This is because lasers perform better in terms of light output (brightness) and color. They also typically last the life of the projector, unlike the replaceable bulbs on most low-end projectors.
4K The Premiere features built-in speakers, allowing it to act as its own amplifier. This is another potential benefit as most floor standing cabinet projectors aim to be a one stop shop when it comes to in room entertainment. The new model will have Dolby Atmos, which was not present in the old model.
It is also safe to assume that they will be bright. 4K The Premiere had two versions, a “120 inch” version and a “130 inch” version. Neither is actually equipped with a monitor and can actually create an image size range of 90 to 120 inches with the former and 100 to 130 inches with the latter. The difference was slight, with 2,200 and 2,800 reported respectively. These are very good numbers, even if other floor-standing fixtures in a similar price range are much brighter. The $4,000 Epson LS500, for example, puts out 4,000 lumens. Samsung says the new model will be capable of taking “150-inch” photos, so expect a bump in lumens.
Price and availability
Samsung hasn’t announced pricing or availability yet. In general, the products announced at CES take place in the spring or summer. Price-wise, this almost certainly won’t be cheap. The previous Premiere offer was $3,500 for the 120-inch version and $6,500 for the 130-inch version. With only other consumer 8K PJs starting at $11,000, and those are for mainstream (aka non-UST) designs, it seems safe to assume that 8K The Premiere will cost at least as much as the previous model did, and possibly significantly more.
Keep an eye on CNETs CES coverage for more information.
