Samsung has announced that The Premiere 8K projector is the first model to receive the new certification from the 8K Association (8KA), a global organization of companies like Google, Hisense, Panasonic, TCL and Samsung.
8K Association Certification
The 8KA introduced its projector certification program earlier in December. To earn the certification, a projector must achieve an 8K (7,680 x 4,320 px) resolution and meet specific standards for brightness, contrast, and wide color gamut coverage. Other factors such as 8K upscaling technology, the audio system, and high dynamic range (HDR) are also considered.
The Premiere 8K Features
Samsung describes The Premiere 8K as its "flagship premium" model. First shown at CES 2023 and again at CES 2024, it boasts:
- A DLP projector with a triple laser light source
- Up to 4,500 ISO lumens brightness
- An ultra-short throw (UST) ratio, enabling a 150-inch (~381 cm) image from a distance of 12 inches (~30 cm)
- Built-in 8.2.2 channel speakers with Dolby Atmos support
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
The release date and pricing for the Samsung The Premiere 8K projector remain unclear. The Samsung LSP9T Premiere 130" UST Triple Laser Projector is currently available at Amazon US for $5,497.99.
