Leica, the iconic manufacturer of prestigious cameras, enters the world of home entertainment with the Cine Play 1 projector. This exceptional piece of technology offers 4K resolution, projects an image up to 300 inches and impresses with triple RGB laser technology and quality sound. All this for around 3,470 EUR – a price that suddenly makes your TV look quite small.
If you're a movie night enthusiast, you've probably toyed with the idea of a projector. But let's be honest - the projector market is full of devices that look like cheap toys and sound more like tin cans than serious audio equipment. Then Leica, a brand that has commanded the respect of photographers for decades, steps in and says: "Even home entertainment deserves excellence."
Cine Play 1 it's not just a projector. It's your new go-to tool for movie marathons, epic video game sessions, and even romantic evenings outdoors. And if you are a Leica brand fan, this is a completely logical step towards a complete home cinema experience.
Why a projector at all?
Imagine this: it comes to life on your living room wall 300 inch picture, so sharp that you can see even the smallest details in every frame. With a projector like the Leica Cine Play 1, you are not limited to the standard 65 inches that most TVs offer. Here, the size adapts to you, your space and your preferences.
What's more: the projected image is less straining on the eyes, as it does not emit direct blue light, which is a real blessing for anyone who likes to binge-watch their favorite series. And if that's not enough, Cine Play 1 it also opens the door to movie nights under the stars. Grab a blanket, some popcorn and create a magical evening outdoors.
Leica Cine Play 1: What makes it special?
Cine Play 1 is not just another projector. It's a Leica, so it's no surprise that it's a technological gem. This compact device (dimensions 26.2 x 24.1 x 22.9 cm) can project images from 65 to 300 inches in stunning 4K resolution. It doesn't matter if you want a minimalist movie corner or a real home cinema - Cine Play 1 will cope with everything.
Its triple RGB laser technology and Leica Image Optimization ensure incredible brightness (3,000 lumens) and colors that look like from the cinema. Forget about dimming the room; this projector works equally well in brighter rooms.
But Cine Play 1 impresses not only with the picture. Built-in sound with 15 W power and DTS Virtual technology provide rich and surround sound, so that additional speakers are not needed at all. Of course, you can connect it to your favorite streaming services via Wi-Fi and already enjoy Netflix, Disney+ or HBO Max.
Specifications in brief:
- Model: Cine Play 1
- Resolution: 4K
- Projection size: 65″ to 300″
- Brightness: 3,000 lumens
- Speakers: 15 W with DTS Virtual
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, LAN
- Dimensions: 26.2 x 24.1 x 22.9 cm
- Weight: 6.7 kg
- Lifetime: More than 25,000 hours
Price and availability
The Leica Cine Play 1 is available in selected Leica stores and on the company's official website for approx 3,470 EUR. If you want to elegantly place the projector on a stand, you can for additional 450 EUR buy a Leica tripod, which is at least as aesthetic as the projector itself.
Leica Cine Play 1 it uses the VIDAA operating system (known from HiSense televisions), which allows quick access to popular streaming applications and provides a simple and intuitive user experience.
Conclusion: Leica Cine Play 1 is one of those products that makes you feel like you're not just a buyer - you're a curator of experiences. From its clean, sophisticated design to the technical specifications that amaze even the most demanding users, Cine Play 1 offers something unique: a projector that is both a work of art and a technological innovation.
So if you want to go beyond limitations of your TV, and at the same time treat yourself to something that bears the name Leica, Cine Play 1 is the perfect entry into the world of home cinema. Even if it costs as much as a solid family vacation, at least every time you turn it on, you'll feel like you got VIP seat in the best cinema - your living room.
