Samsung is back with a new way to binge on boxsets and watch epic movies.
The yearly CES technology event has just taken place under the brights lights of Las Vegas and, along with an abundance of weird and whacky gadgets, there were plenty of pin-sharp new TVs on show in Sin City.
CES is where all the major telly manufacturers – such as Panasonic, TCL, and LG – reveal what’s to come during the next 12 months and one device that caught our eye is the new 8K Premier projector from the team at Samsung.
This cinema-rivalling device can beam an image up to 150 inches around your home, and thanks to its Ultra Short Throw technology, it doesn’t even need to be placed in the middle of the room to work. In fact, you can tuck it right up against the wall and get a perfect picture.
Samsung is no stranger to creating short-throw projectors, but the new Premier takes things up a notch thanks to brighter 8K visuals. For those not aware, 8K offers a picture quality that is times better than 4K, which makes it perfect for watching content on much bigger screens.
Putting it to the test in Vegas, we watched a range of blockbuster content – including scenes from the latest Wicked movie – and it’s genuinely impressive.
The huge image beamed onto the wall was as sharp as a newly made pin and everything we viewed appeared packed with colour and a fine level of detail. It’s almost hard to believe this is a projection and not a giant OLED TV screen placed on the wall.
It’s so good, Samsung is boasting that it’s the first 8K projector to receive an 8K Association (8KA) certification.
Along with those striking visuals, there are other nice bonus features, including an in-built speaker that belts out sound with plenty of volume and bass.
It’s also wireless, thanks to the introduction of Samsung’s One Connect box. This accessory can be popped into a cupboard with it then beaming content from set-top boxes and consoles directly to the projector. That means your living space won’t be cluttered with cables.
Samsung’s 8K Premier really does offer an experience that’s likely to beat the screen in your local cinema.
It is really impressive, but we also expect the price to be pretty punchy. The firm’s current range of Premier 4K projectors can cost over £5,000 and the 8K model will likely push that cost even higher.
Expect it to launch in the spring.
