Samsung's 130-inch 4K projector looks like the ultimate OLED TV replacement

Samsung's 130-inch 4K projector looks similar the ultimate OLED Television replacement

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Update: LG's new light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation projector could take you lot considering ditching your TV .

Samsung simply added The Premiere, an all-in-1 4K short-throw light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation projector, to its lifestyle TV portfolio. The home entertainment project is pitched equally a possible substitute for Samsung's more-traditional QLED sets.

The Premiere provides a "big motion-picture show cinematic experience in the comfort of one'south domicile," which is a timely pitch given the pandemic's impact on the movie theatre attendance. Available in 120- and 130-inch models, the Premiere is plainly the world's first HDR10+ certified projector, too.

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Dissimilar a traditional projector you'd find in an AMC, or even a luxurious dwelling theater, the Premiere'south short-throw technology lets you place it direct in front of an empty wall or screen. This means you won't accept to worry much about anything (or anyone) interrupting the image.

The placement also ways information technology can provide audio from a natural placement beneath the brandish. The projector packs woofers and Samsung's Audio-visual Beam surround audio, which alleviates the pressure of installing boosted audio equipment.

It comes with Samsung's native smart TV platform, which, like to Roku and Android TV, offers access to a library of streaming video apps. The Premiere benefits from mobile connectivity features such as Tap View and mirroring as well.

Some of Samsung'due south lifestyle products can be rather niche, like The Sero, a rotating mirror-shaped set, for example. The Premiere might exist the well-nigh approachable Tv in the lineup still, even if information technology'south technically a projector.

Of course, price could concord it back from existence as attainable. Premium projectors are ofttimes expensive. Samsung has not shared information nigh The Premiere's price and availability, then stay tuned for more than.

Kate Kozuch is a senior author at Tom's Guide covering wearables, TVs and everything smart-habitation related. When she'south non in cyborg mode, y'all can discover her on an practice bike or channeling her inner celebrity chef. She and her robot army will rule the globe one mean solar day, just until then, accomplish her at kate.kozuch@futurenet.com.