Leica Cine Play 1 Plus vs Leica Cine Compact 1:

The Leica Cine Compact 1 is capable of achieving a brightness of up to 1,700 ANSI lumens in its ultra mode. This makes it particularly suitable for darker rooms or spaces where you can control lighting in a targeted fashion. The brighter the surroundings, the more you will need to reduce the image size. The existing light output is then distributed across a smaller area, delivering high-contrast, immersive images. 

By comparison, a projection with the Cine Compact 1 at 100 inches delivers a picture that is perceived to be as bright as a much bigger projection across 140 inches with the Cine Play 1 Plus. When used in bright ambient light, a suitable screen is recommended.  

With a light output of up to 3,500 ANSI lumens, the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus goes much further and can thus be deployed more flexibly in everyday use. Even in bright rooms or in daylight, the image remains clearly visible. This makes it the right choice if you want to use your projector regularly without darkening the room. 

In concrete terms, this means that the Cine Play 1 Plus really comes into its own over larger projection areas in brighter environments.

Both the Leica Cine Compact 1 and the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus feature an optical and digital zoom. While the optical zoom adjusts the picture via the lens system with glass elements, keeping the full image quality, the digital zoom enlarges the image digitally, i.e. using software. For optimal 4K projection, optical zoom is preferred. 

The Leica Cine Compact 1 offers a zoom range of 1.0 to 1.3. This makes it particularly suitable for setups where the distance to the projection area remains relative stable – for example, in a small room or in a fixed position. 

On the other hand, the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus can cover much greater distances with its zoom range of 0.9 to 1.5. This gives you more flexibility during positioning, making it easier to achieve the desired image size even if the distance to the screen varies.

The Leica Cine Compact 1 is around 30% smaller than the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus and 2 kg lighter. This makes it much more portable and allows it to be used more flexibly in a variety of rooms and application scenarios – from the living room to a temporary outdoor setup. 

Despite its compact design, the Cine Compact 1 is made from high-quality material and features an aluminium housing with a glass front. It meets the high functional and aesthetic requirements of the Leica product range. 

For added convenience during transport, both projectors come with a robust, sustainable EPP transport box. This provides reliable protection for the devices and makes them easier to use on the go. A further feature of the Leica Cine Compact 1 is its extraordinary flexibility. Thanks to the integrated 360° rotation system, projections are possible at just about every angle – on walls, ceilings or other surfaces.

The Leica Cine Play 1 Plus is equipped with a large 1.2-litre acoustic chamber and two integrated 10-watt speakers. It produces powerful, expansive sound, which is particularly suitable for large living rooms. In many situations, an additional audio solution is unnecessary. 

The Leica Cine Compact 1 also provides a great sound experience for its size. With an audio chamber of 0.75 litres, it offers balanced audio suitable for smaller rooms and flexible set-up locations. 

Both projectors are equipped with the integrated audio technologies Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Virtual:X, providing the basis for an impressive surround-sound experience. For an augmented, immersive sound experience, external speakers can optionally be connected via Bluetooth or HDMI.