Samsung’s High-End Laser TV Becomes the First 8K Projector to Earn Certification

Among the various product announcements in Samsung’s CES press kit last year, a brief mention stood out: the world’s first 8K projector with wireless connectivity. The Premiere 8K, still not released, has already earned the first certification from the 8K Association.

Key Players in the 8K Association and Certification Standards

This association consists of major players in the home entertainment industry, such as Google, Panasonic, TCL, and Samsung, though LG is notably absent, despite introducing the world’s first 88-inch 8K OLED TV in 2018.

One of the Association’s roles is to create performance and interface standards for manufacturers. They launched the certification program for 8K TVs in 2019, and have now developed minimum specifications for 8K projectors, covering areas like resolution, brightness, contrast, color accuracy, dynamic range, and immersive audio.

Samsung’s Premiere 8K Sets the Benchmark for 8K Projectors

While companies like Hisense and JVC have already entered the 8K projector market, Samsung reports that the 8K Association has chosen its upcoming Premiere 8K model as the first to receive the new certification, citing the projector’s strong performance in all major categories.

Samsung has yet to reveal all the details about the premium ultra-short-throw projector, but they have released a few official images. When used, a cover will rise to expose the laser light source, delivering a 7,680 x 4,320 pixel image up to 150 inches diagonally. Samsung promises “vibrant, lifelike visuals” even in bright rooms, with a brightness rating of 4,500 ISO lumens.

The Premiere 8K will include a One Connect box, acting as the central hub, wirelessly transmitting content from up to 33 feet (10 meters) away for “seamless streaming without complex setups,” similar to LG’s Zero Connect Box and the Displace system.

Cloud Gaming and Advanced Features for Seamless Experience

Standard features include cloud gaming, the ability to split projected visuals into four sections for multi-view, far-field microphone support for always-on voice control, and a picture-off option to stream music through the sound system.

The sleek enclosure houses a powerful 100-watt, 8.2.2-channel Dolby Atmos speaker setup, along with Samsung’s Sound-on-Screen technology, which uses the top speaker unit and algorithms to make the sound appear to come directly from the screen.

For now, that’s all the information available. With CES 2025 approaching, Samsung is expected to reveal more details, including pricing and availability. We’ll just have to wait and see.

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