– 30% smaller, 2 kg lighter, and over 50% cheaper than the Cine Play 1
– Maximum brightness of 1,700 lumens (vs. 3,000 in the Cine Play 1)
– Triple RGB laser with 4K resolution, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and full BT.2020 color space
– 240 Hz gaming mode at 2K with 20 ms latency
– Launching June 18, 2026 at €1,645 ($1,914)
Brand New Projector From Leica
At first glance, the brand new Leica Cine Compact 1 looks almost identical to the older Cine Play 1, but the new model is 30 percent smaller, 2 kilograms lighter and over 50 percent cheaper. With a stand that allows the projector to be rotated 360 degrees and integrated 2 x 10 watt stereo speakers, the Cine Compact 1 is said to be ideal for use on the move, provided a suitable power source is available.
Brightness and Screen Size
The 4.4 kilogram projector compromises on brightness, at least in comparison to the Cine Play 1, as the Cine Compact 1 achieves a maximum brightness of 1,700 lumens instead of 3,000 lumens. According to Leica, the image on a 100-inch screen is therefore just as bright as that of the Cine Play 1 on a 140-inch screen. With a zoom range of 1.0 to 1.3, the lens is not quite as flexible as the more expensive model, but at least it supports autofocus and automatic keystone correction. The projector supports screens from 60 inches to 220 inches.
Technical Specs and Features
The Leica Cine Compact 1 uses a triple RGB laser as a light source and combines this with a pico-PMD panel that enables a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels at a frame rate of 60 Hz. In gaming mode, a frame rate of 240 Hz at 2K resolution should be possible; Leica specifies a latency of 20 milliseconds. The projector supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG HDR content and can fully display the BT.2020 color space. With Wi-Fi 6 and the VIDAA Smart TV user interface, content from Netflix and co. can be streamed directly.
Pricing and Release Date
The Leica Cine Compact 1 will be launched on June 18, 2026 for a recommended retail price of €1,645 ($1,914). By comparison, the larger Cine Play 1 currently costs $2995. More details about the new laser projector can be found at Leica’s website.
- 30% smaller and 2kg lighter than Cine Play 1
- 360 degree rotating stand
- 2 x 10 watt stereo speakers
- Maximum brightness: 1,700 lumens
- Screen size support: 60 to 220 inches
- Zoom range: 1.0 to 1.3
- Supports autofocus and automatic keystone correction
- Triple RGB laser light source with pico-PMD panel
- Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160 pixels at 60 Hz
- Gaming mode: 240 Hz at 2K, 20ms latency
- Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, BT.2020 color space
- Wi-Fi 6 and VIDAA Smart TV interface
- Launch date: June 18, 2026
- Price: €1,645 ($1,914)