LEICA CINE 1 CINEMA TV, 100 inch

Leica Cine 1, 100" — Key Specs & Highlights

• 4K UHD Laser TV: ultra-short throw, fixed 100" image, up to 3,000 ANSI lumens.
• Triple RGB laser: rated over 25,000 hours, more than 100% BT.2020 colour space.
• Leica Summicron lens: four aspherical elements, matched to this specific screen size.
• Leica Image Optimization (LIO™): Leica's own colour and contrast processing.
• Built-in Dolby Atmos sound: 2 x 25W speakers, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG support.
• Smart, connected: Google TV interface, AirPlay 2, triple tuner, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

A television that replaces the television

Leica calls the Cine 1 a Cinema TV rather than a projector, and that distinction matters: instead of a bulky panel dominating the room, it sits low and close to the wall and throws a fixed 100-inch image from barely 20 inches away. There's no separate projector to mount, no long throw distance to plan around — it works more like a piece of furniture than a home cinema installation.
 

Built around one screen size

Unlike a general-purpose projector, this version of the Cine 1 is engineered specifically for a 100-inch image. The Leica Summicron lens, with its four aspherical elements, is matched to that exact size rather than a zoom range — which is part of why the sharpness holds up so consistently edge to edge. If 100 inches isn't the size you're after, Leica also builds 80 and 120-inch versions with the same design, each with its lens tuned the same way for its own screen size.
 

Colour and contrast that hold up in daylight

The triple RGB laser light source is rated for more than 25,000 hours and covers over 100% of the BT.2020 colour space, which is a wider gamut than most televisions reach. Combined with Leica's own Image Optimization processing, the picture stays rich even with some ambient light in the room — you're not restricted to evening viewing with the curtains drawn. Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG are all supported, so the projector adjusts its output scene by scene rather than applying one flat picture setting throughout a film.
 

Sound that's built in, not bolted on

A 2 x 25-watt Dolby Atmos speaker system is integrated into the housing, aimed at filling the room rather than just the space directly in front of the screen. It won't replace a dedicated surround setup for the most demanding home cinema builds, but for most living rooms it's enough on its own — and if you do want to add an external system, an HDMI eARC connection is there for exactly that.
 

Designed to be looked at, not just looked through

The aluminium housing, perforated speaker grille, automatic dust cover and the small red dot on the front are all details Leica carried over from its camera design language rather than from typical projector aesthetics. It's built to sit in view on a sideboard or media unit, not to be hidden away in a cabinet.

Everything already connected

The built-in Google TV interface gives direct access to the main streaming apps without an extra box, and Apple AirPlay 2 covers casting from a phone or laptop. A triple tuner, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI and USB ports, plus a CI+ slot, cover the rest — consoles, external drives, or a set-top box, if you still use one.
 

What's in the box:

• Leica Cine 1, 100"
• Remote control
• 2 x AAA batteries for the remote
• Power cord
• Quick start guide

 

Leica Cine 1, 100" — Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a projector or a television?

Leica describes it as a Cinema TV — an ultra-short throw laser projector built to replace a traditional flat-panel television rather than a general-purpose projector.

Why is it fixed at 100 inches?

The Summicron lens is matched specifically to a 100-inch image for consistent sharpness edge to edge. Leica also offers 80 and 120-inch versions built the same way.

Does it have built-in sound?

Yes, a 2 x 25W Dolby Atmos speaker system, with an HDMI eARC connection available if you'd rather use an external system.

Which HDR formats does it support?

Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG.

What streaming and connectivity options are built in?

A Google TV interface, Apple AirPlay 2, a triple tuner, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB and a CI+ slot.

How long does the laser light source last?

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