Leica Cine 1 XPR 4K Ultra Short-Throw projector US pricing and availability

Leica enthusiasts in the United States can now celebrate the arrival of the long-awaited flagship 4K ultra short-throw home theater projector, the Cine 1. This remarkable projector boasts the capability to project an expansive image size of up to 120 inches, illuminated with a stunning 3,000 nits of brightness in glorious 4K XPR resolution. Not stopping at just visual prowess, the Cine 1 also includes a powerful set of 50W Dolby Atmos speakers and incorporates the convenience of Google TV for its smart home functionality.

Initially showcased during IFA 2022, the Leica Cine 1 4K ultra short-throw gaming projector, enriched with Hisense RGB technology and equipped with the remarkable Hisense Summicron summicron laser technology, has finally made its debut in the US market. This unveiling comes just in time for the forthcoming Berlin show, generating significant anticipation.

This ultra-short throw (UST) projector maintains the impressive 3,000 nits of brightness and 4K XPR brilliance while presenting an upgraded design characterized by an elegant aluminum housing and the added convenience of an automatic dust cover.

The Leica Cine 1 series proudly features three distinct variants, each equipped with remarkable Summicron lenses. Initially slated to encompass 80-inch and 100-inch models, Leica has expanded the Cine 1 line to accommodate a grand 120-inch projection option. Worth noting is that Leica co-developed the Cine 1 series in collaboration with Hisense, a renowned market leader in the domain of ultra-short throw projectors and laser TVs.

Leica’s commitment to excellence is evident across all three models of the Cine 1 series, delivering a peak brightness of 3,000 ANSI lumens and an impressive 0.25 throw ratio. While these projectors are engineered to output stunning 4K visuals, it’s important to highlight that they achieve this through DLP technology and the innovative Expanded Pixel Resolution (XPR) approach that upscales from the native 1080p resolution.

Maintaining a refresh rate of 60 Hz, the Cine 1 series also boasts features such as Dolby Vision, Filmmaker mode, HLG, HDR10+ support, and full BT.2020 color space coverage. Leica further assures a long-lasting triple RGB laser array with an estimated lifespan of up to 25,000 hours.

Leica Cine 1 price and release date

Enthusiasts can now secure their Cine 1 pre-orders through Bhphotovideo.com, with options available for both 100-inch and 120-inch variants. Additionally, the 100-inch version is bundled with an ALR screen kit, while the 120-inch variant is paired with a Cinematic screen kit. Anticipated to be ready for shipping by September 6, 2023, these Google TV UST projectors promise to deliver an unparalleled home theater experience.

• 120-inch 4K UST Projector: $9,495
• 120-inch 4K UST Projector with Cinematic Screen Kit: $12,389.95
• 100-inch 4K UST Projector: $8,995
• 100-inch 4K UST Projector with ALR Screen Kit: $10,989.95

In parallel to this, Sharp NEC has also introduced its NEC PA1705UL 3LCD laser projector into the market. With a typical brightness of 16,000 lumens, and a peak performance reaching an impressive 17,000 lumens, this projector is positioned at a price point of $26,031.