Leica is best known for cameras, but its latest product is aimed at the sofa. The Cine Play 1 Plus is an upgraded compact 4K projector that tries to bring a cinema-like picture into everyday rooms, including ones that aren’t fully dark.
A brighter, punchier picture
The main improvement is light. Newly developed laser diodes lift the output to as much as 4,200 ANSI lumens in Ultra mode, a big step up on the previous model. That helps the image stay vivid when lamps are on or curtains are open. Contrast rises to 2,000:1, so shadows keep their detail instead of turning murky. The picture comes through a Leica Summicron zoom lens, working with a triple RGB laser light source and Leica’s own image-processing system, and it can be projected up to 300 inches across.
Set it up anywhere
There’s no installation to worry about. The projector is compact enough to move between rooms, and it aligns and focuses itself, so the picture is ready in seconds. That makes it equally suited to a film night, a sports match, a binge-watch or a gaming session.
Smart and well connected
The projector runs VIDAA 9.6 and comes with more than 400 apps already installed, including Netflix and Disney+. Phones, tablets and laptops can connect through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Apple AirPlay, and there are HDMI, USB and LAN ports for wired devices. Dolby Digital and DTS Virtual provide surround-style sound.
Designed to be seen
The look is minimalist and Bauhaus-inspired, with a one-piece aluminium body, a glass front and an aluminium back panel that helps it shed heat and sit comfortably among living-room furniture. An optional Leica Floor Stand 1 offers more freedom with placement.
Price and availability
The Cine Play 1 Plus is on sale in Europe and selected Asia-Pacific markets, including Australia, through selected Leica stores and authorised TV, hi-fi and home cinema retailers. The recommended retail price in Singapore is $4,400 including GST.
