Leica has introduced a premium home cinema projector, the Cine Play 1, featuring 4K UHD resolution, HDR, and Dolby Vision for an immersive viewing experience. Built with Leica projector quality optics, this compact and lightweight projector offers Laser DLP technology and a triple RGB laser system, ensuring over 25,000 hours of vivid projection. With support for HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG, it projects up to a 300-inch display, ideal for home theater settings.
The Leica Cine Play 1 includes a Leica Summicron zoom lens, delivering sharp 4K resolution across its zoom range and supporting screen sizes from 65 to 300 inches. Leica’s proprietary Image Optimization (LIO) technology enhances color accuracy, providing natural color reproduction, refined color gradations, and high contrast—perfect for home theater visuals.
Designed as a high brightness projector, the Cine Play 1 reaches up to 3000-lumen brightness (3000 ANSI lumens). It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor displays, making it versatile for any time of day. The compact projector for home theater is also equipped with a “Game Mode,” reducing latency to under 12 milliseconds. This feature allows for smooth gameplay in addition to video and movie playback.
With smart projector features like Apple Airplay, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, the Cine Play 1 provides seamless wireless connectivity. It also includes multiple wired ports (HDMI, USB, and LAN) for easy integration with voice-controlled smart home devices.
Built with durable aluminum, this portable 4K projector provides high portability. An optional Floor Stand accessory supports flexible positioning, with a power pass-through connection that eliminates external cables.
Leica Cine Play 1 price and release date
The premium Leica Cine Play 1 projector is available for pre-order at $3,795, with an additional Floor Stand priced at $495, from authorized retailers like B&H Photo Video.
For an exceptional home theater setup, the recently introduced Optoma UHZ35 stands out as a top choice. This 4K projector is perfect for cinephiles, gamers, and home entertainment enthusiasts alike. While it natively supports Full HD (1920×1080), it also delivers 4K-quality visuals through upscaling to 3840×2160 pixels. This ensures a sharp and immersive experience. Priced at $1,699, it offers excellent value for a premium home cinema.
