Hisense PL2 vs Samsung Premiere LPU7D
Value Laser TVs: Hisense Pricing vs Samsung Polish
Hisense PL2
Samsung Premiere LPU7D
Quick Verdict
Jump to Final VerdictChoose the Hisense PL2:
- • Typically several hundred dollars cheaper
- • Same 100-120" single-laser 4K experience
- • Google TV smart platform
Choose the Samsung Premiere LPU7D:
- • Samsung Tizen OS — the slickest UST smart platform
- • Better factory color tuning out of the box
- • Fits SmartThings/Samsung ecosystems seamlessly
Spec-by-Spec Comparison
| Specification | Hisense PL2 | Samsung Premiere LPU7D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499 | $2,635 |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 2,700 lumens | 2,500 lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 3,000:1 | — |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Throw Type | Ultra Short | Ultra Short |
| Light Source Life | 25,000 hrs | 25,000 hrs |
| Weight | 18.7 lbs | 20.3 lbs |
| Owner Rating | 4.0/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Reviews | 41 | 16 |
Bold marks the better value per row. Prices and ratings update from Amazon automatically; blank cells mean the spec isn't verified for that model.
Final Verdict
Both are single-laser 4K USTs a tier below the flagships. The PL2 usually undercuts the Samsung meaningfully while matching the core picture experience — the value play. The Premiere LPU7D earns its premium with Samsung’s Tizen smart platform, better out-of-box color tuning, and the ecosystem fit if your house is already Samsung. Pure value: PL2. Polish and ecosystem: Premiere.
Get the Hisense PL2 — $1,499
Get the Samsung Premiere LPU7D — $2,635
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