Between the Theater and The Premiere LSP9T, the Theater comes out ahead in several specs, while the The Premiere LSP9T wins on several specs. Overall, the Theater scores 77 and the The Premiere LSP9T scores 77 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The Theater doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
The The Premiere LSP9T similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable brightness, resolution, light source, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Formovie - Theater wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Samsung - The Premiere LSP9T wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Image
| Spec | Formovie - Theater | Samsung - The Premiere LSP9T |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 2800 lm | 2800 lm |
| Contrast | 3000:1 | 2000000:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | true | true |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | Formovie - Theater | Samsung - The Premiere LSP9T |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Tizen |
| HDMI inputs | 3 | 3 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
Frequently asked
Spec-level deep dives
More from the same brands
vsMars is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.