Samsung The Premiere 7 LPU7D vs WEMAX Nova Pro: Which to Buy

The WEMAX Nova Pro is the better projector overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The WEMAX Nova Pro leads on value. The Samsung The Premiere 7 LPU7D wins on brightness. The WEMAX Nova Pro costs $1,198.99 less ($1,799 vs $2,997.99).

Higher rated

WEMAX Nova Pro

#7 in Ultra short throw3.9Full review

A mid-priced laser UST for watching movies and TV in a living room. Gamers should look elsewhere, since testing found it laggy.

Amazon $1,799.99 WEMAX $1,799

$1,799

Samsung The Premiere 7 LPU7D

#8 in Ultra short throw3.7Full review

A Samsung ultra short throw projector for buyers who want Tizen streaming and a 120 inch picture in a dim living room; brighter rivals cost about the same.

Amazon $2,997.99

$2,997.99

Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Choose the WEMAX Nova Pro for value ($0.86 per lumen vs $1.20 per lumen).
Choose the Samsung The Premiere 7 LPU7D for brightness (2,500 ISO 21118 lumens vs 2,100 ISO lumens).

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every ultra short throw projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weight	WEMAX Nova Pro	Samsung The Premiere 7 LPU7D
Overall rating	3.9/5	3.7/5
Brightness 25%	54 2,100 ISO lumens	66 2,500 ISO 21118 lumens
Value 15%	76 $0.86 per lumen	53 $1.20 per lumen
Resolution 10%	100 4K (pixel shift)	100 4K (pixel shift)
Streaming 15%	100 Google TV with licensed Netflix	100 Tizen with licensed Netflix
Setup 10%	0 Manual focus and keystone	0 Manual focus and keystone
Light life 10%	100 25,000 hour laser	100 20,000 hour laser
Gaming 10%	50 input lag not published (neutral score used)	0 53 ms input lag
Warranty 5%	50 2-year warranty	50 2-year warranty

Independent measurements

WEMAX Nova Pro

Tested by	Brightness	Input lag	Contrast	Conditions
The Smart Home Hookup: Best UST Projector of 2025	2,234 lm	-	-	2,234 lumens in Office mode. It dropped frames at 120 and 240 Hz and was the only tested UST that did not stay under 50 ms at 4K/60 with keystone on.