Head-to-head
Optoma CinemaX P2 vs Samsung The Premiere 7 (LPU7D)
Side-by-side comparison of the Optoma CinemaX P2 and Samsung The Premiere 7 (LPU7D): throw ratio, brightness, resolution, input lag and price — plus which one to buy.
Quick verdict
The Optoma CinemaX P2 and Samsung The Premiere 7 (LPU7D) are both ultra-short-throw projectors in a similar price range. The Optoma CinemaX P2 is brighter — 3,000 vs 2,500 lumens. Both need roughly the same throw distance. The Samsung The Premiere 7 (LPU7D) costs less — about $2,749 vs $2,799.
| Spec | Optoma CinemaX P2 | Samsung The Premiere 7 (LPU7D) |
|---|---|---|
| Throw ratio | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Brightness | 3,000 lumens | 2,500 lumens |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Light source | laser | laser |
| Input lag | 67.6 ms | — |
| Price | ~$2,799 | ~$2,749 |
Throw distance: Optoma CinemaX P2 vs Samsung The Premiere 7 (LPU7D)
How far each projector must sit from the screen for the same image size.
| Screen | Optoma CinemaX P2 | Samsung The Premiere 7 (LPU7D) |
|---|---|---|
| 80″ | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft |
| 100″ | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft |
| 120″ | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft |
| 150″ | 2.7 ft | 2.7 ft |
Which should you buy?
- • Choose the Optoma CinemaX P2 if a brighter picture in ambient light matters most.
- • Choose the Samsung The Premiere 7 (LPU7D) if you want to spend less for similar core performance.
Frequently asked questions
The Optoma CinemaX P2 is brighter, rated at 3,000 lumens versus 2,500 lumens.
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