This 4K projector is bright, bold, and not for bargain hunters

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TL;DR

• Leica launches the Cine Play 1 Plus, a 4K RGB triple-laser projector with 3,500 lumens of brightness and Dolby Vision support.
• The new model adds a gaming mode, built-in tilting stand, and DTS Virtual:X audio.
• The Cine Play 1 Plus is available now in China for CNY 11,888 (~US $1,670), with no word yet on international availability.

Leica’s latest foray beyond cameras is aimed squarely at high-end home theaters. The new Cine Play 1 Plus, announced in China this week, is a 4K RGB triple-laser projector capable of throwing images up to 300 inches. While it’s more affordable than last year’s Cine Play 1, it’s still firmly in premium territory, starting at roughly US $1,670 for the base model or around US $1,950 with the optional stand bundle.

The Cine Play 1 Plus delivers 3,500 lumens of brightness and claims 110% coverage of the BT.2020 color gamut, promising highly vivid colors. Its RGB laser light source is rated for approximately 25,000 hours, and the projector supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for dynamic range playback. A new gaming mode also aims to cut input lag for console users. Meanwhile, the built-in 10 W stereo speakers support DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Audio to handle casual viewing without an external system.




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