Leica Cine Play 1 Plus: Brighter 4,200-Lumen Laser Projector

Leica’s home cinema projector has become brighter and more affordable. The Leica Cine Play 1 Plus is now on sale in Europe for €2,995, around €500 less than the Cine Play 1. It adds more light output and a dedicated gaming mode, while keeping the compact design of the original.

The projector was first launched in China about a year ago. Now it is available through the Leica Store.

Leica Cine Play 1 Plus: more light, lower price

The Leica Cine Play 1 Plus is a DLP laser projector rated at 4,200 ANSI lumens, which makes it brighter than the Cine Play 1. It has a contrast ratio of 2,000:1 and covers the full BT.2020 colour space.

HDR support includes Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG. The projector also plays 3D content.

Front view of the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus projector — The design of the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus is largely unchanged.

Built for gaming too

The biggest addition is a gaming mode. The projector shows 4K at 60 Hz, or 1080p at up to 240 Hz. Input lag is around 12 ms at 1080p and 120 Hz, which is low for a projector. Two HDMI 2.1 inputs make it easy to connect both a console and a streaming device.

Flexible placement

A zoom lens with a throw ratio of 0.9 to 1.5 gives you freedom in where you place the projector. Wi-Fi 6E and the VIDAA smart platform handle streaming, and two 10-watt speakers are built in for when you do not want to use a separate sound system. The projector weighs 6.7 kg.

Leica Cine Play projector on its optional floor stand — The floor stand is sold separately.

Competition in the living room

The Leica Cine Play 1 Plus enters a busy market for compact laser projectors. Hisense, for example, recently presented its C3 projector family. Leica’s answer combines high brightness with full BT.2020 colour.

Pricing and availability

The Leica Cine Play 1 Plus is available now at €2,995 through the Leica Store. The floor stand is sold separately. More details are on the Leica website.