Leica Cine Play 1

Leica Cine Play 1 — Key Specs & Highlights

• Triple RGB laser light source: rated over 25,000 hours, no bulb to replace.
• 4K UHD resolution: up to 3,000 ANSI lumens, screen sizes from 65" to 300".
• Leica Summicron lens: motorised zoom, built to Leica's own optical standards.
• Leica Image Optimization (LIO™): Leica's own colour and contrast processing.
• Smart, plug-and-play: built-in streaming apps, automatic focus and keystone correction.
• 2 x 10W speakers: DTS Virtual:X for a fuller, more spacious sound.

 

A projector that doesn't ask for a dedicated room

Most home cinema projectors want a permanent spot: fixed mount, calibrated screen, curtains drawn. The Cine Play 1 is built for something more casual — set it on a shelf, in the garden, or wherever the evening takes you, and its automatic alignment handles focus and keystone correction on its own. That's the trade-off Leica made here: less about a purpose-built cinema room, more about actually using the thing on a Tuesday night.
 

Image quality that carries the Leica name

Inside is a triple RGB laser light source rated for more than 25,000 hours of use, paired with a Leica Summicron lens built to the same optical standards Leica applies to its cameras. Together they push out up to 3,000 ANSI lumens at 4K, with colour handled by Leica's own Image Optimization processing rather than an off-the-shelf picture mode. In practice that means a projected image that holds its contrast even with some ambient light in the room — useful if you're not blacking out every window for movie night.
 

Built to move with you

At around 6.7 kg and finished in aluminium and glass, the Cine Play 1 is light enough to carry between rooms but solid enough that it doesn't feel like a gadget. The motorised lens covers screen sizes from 65 up to 300 inches, so the same projector works for an intimate setup on a small wall or a proper big-screen evening outside. An optional Floor Stand is available separately if you'd rather give it a permanent, sculptural spot in a room.
 

Everything already built in

Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 connect the Cine Play 1 to your network and devices, with Apple AirPlay 2 for casting from a phone or laptop. The built-in smart interface carries the main streaming apps, so a lot of evenings need nothing more than the remote in hand. For everything else, two HDMI 2.1 inputs, two USB ports, and a LAN connection cover consoles, streaming boxes, and external drives.
 

Sound that doesn't need a separate system

Two 10-watt speakers with DTS Virtual:X handle the audio side without a soundbar, giving dialogue and effects more width and depth than you'd expect from a projector this size. It's not a substitute for a full surround setup, but for a casual film night it's more than enough on its own.
 

What's in the box:

• Leica Cine Play 1
• Power supply and power cable
• Remote control
• 2 x AAA batteries for the remote
• Quick start guide

 

Testdrive the Leica Cine Play 1 in your own home

Fill in your information via this link and get in touch with the Leica Store Amsterdam for an appointment so you can try out the Leica Cine Play 1 in your own home*. For 48 hours. No costs, no strings attached. 

*Only for customers based in the Netherlands. 
 

Leica Cine Play 1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What resolution and brightness does it offer?

4K UHD resolution at up to 3,000 ANSI lumens, from a triple RGB laser light source.

How large a screen can it project?

Anywhere from 65 to 300 inches, thanks to the motorised Leica Summicron lens.

Does it set itself up automatically?

Yes — automatic focus and keystone correction handle alignment without manual adjustment.

What can I connect to it?

Two HDMI 2.1 ports, two USB ports, LAN, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and Apple AirPlay 2.

Does it have built-in sound?

Yes, dual 10W speakers with DTS Virtual:X — no separate soundbar required.

How long does the laser light source last?

Rated for more than 25,000 hours, with no bulb to replace.