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Formovie THEATER vs Samsung The Premiere LPU7D

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessNative ContrastColor GamutPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color Accuracy
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsVariable Refresh RateInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Inputs & ConnectivitySmart Features & SoundIn The Box
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Formovie THEATER
Samsung The Premiere LPU7D

Tested using Methodology v0.11

Updated Jan 05, 2026 03:31 PM

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Tested using Methodology v0.9

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Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser

Our Verdict

Formovie THEATER

Samsung The Premiere LPU7D

The Formovie THEATER is noticeably better than the Samsung The Premiere LPU7D. The Formovie has far better contrast, making it superior as a home theater option. It's also brighter than the Samsung, making it a bit more versatile when it comes to having lights in the room. Both projectors are inaccurate out-of-the-box, but the Formovie is a bit less so, and it's far easier to calibrate than the Samsung. Finally, the Formovie has a wider color gamut.

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 
 

7.2
6.2

Brightness 
 

6.9
5.8

Native Contrast 
 

7.9
6.7

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

5.4
4.4

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

6.9
5.8

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

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Formovie THEATER Brightness Measurement Picture
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Samsung The Premiere LPU7D Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,116 lm
681 lm

Color Light Output 
 

641 lm
416 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

93%
86%

Screen Brightness 
 

129 cd/m²
71 cd/m²
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Native Contrast 
 

7.9
6.7

APL Native Contrast  

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

2,503 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

2,303 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

2,014 : 1
625 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,039 : 1
450 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

632 : 1
336 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

456 : 1
265 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

283 : 1
184 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

152 : 1
99 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

2,856 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

2,764 : 1
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Color Gamut 
 

8.1
7.7

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

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Formovie THEATER Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
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Samsung The Premiere LPU7D Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

87.27%
95.20%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

90.78%
95.90%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

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Formovie THEATER Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
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Samsung The Premiere LPU7D Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

84.88%
58.42%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

90.62%
67.64%
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

5.4
4.4

Pre White Balance Picture 
 

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Pre Color Picture 
 

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White Balance dE 
 

3.99
6.18

Color dE 
 

5.35
6.13

Gamma 
 

2.17
2.26

Color Temperature 
 

7,379 K
7,211 K

Picture Mode 
 

User
FILMMAKER

Color Temp Setting 
 

Warm
Warm1

Gamma Setting 
 

Middle
2.2
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.4
7.8

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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Formovie THEATER Post White Balance Picture
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Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Post Color Picture 
 

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White Balance dE 
 

0.23
0.80

Color dE 
 

3.61
4.36

Gamma 
 

2.19
2.16

Color Temperature 
 

6,494 K
6,611 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

11 point
20 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

User
FILMMAKER
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture 
 

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Formovie THEATER Style Picture
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Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
Laser

Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

Spectral Power Distribution  

Formovie THEATER Spectral Power Distribution

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

0.23
0.25

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

0.23
0.25
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

No

Focus 
 

Auto Focus

Keystone 
 

Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

0.23
0.25

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

0.23
0.25

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
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Portability 
 

4.0
3.5

Dimension Picture 
 

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Formovie THEATER Dimension Picture
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Samsung The Premiere LPU7D Dimension Picture

Height  

4.8" (12.3 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)

Width  

21.7" (55.0 cm)
21.0" (53.3 cm)

Depth  

13.8" (35.0 cm)
14.3" (36.4 cm)

Weight 
 

21.7 lbs (9.8 kg)
20.1 lbs (9.1 kg)
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Noise 
 

8.1

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

46.6dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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HDMI 
 

3 (3x HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports 
 

2
1

Audio Out 3.5mm  

1

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

Ethernet Speed  

100Mbps
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Supported Resolutions 
 

7.3

Native Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

60 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

No

Input Lag 
 

2.4

4k @ 60Hz 
 

68.7

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

64.7

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

61.1

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

67.1

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

61.1
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes

HDR10+ 
 

Yes

Dolby Vision 
 

Yes

HLG 
 

Yes

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Yes

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Yes

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Yes

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Yes

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

2.0

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
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3D  

3D Support 
 

No
Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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HDMI 
 

3

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

USB Data Ports 
 

2
1
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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Tizen

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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