Leica Launches the Cine Compact 1 – a Mini Projector Built for the Home

Leica Smart Projection, a subsidiary of Leica Camera AG, has launched the Cine Compact 1 – a mini projector designed for flexible home use that carries the brand’s optical heritage into the home cinema space. The projector delivers 4K images at up to 1,700 lumens and a maximum projection size of 220 inches, using Triple RGB laser technology, a Summicron zoom lens with aspherical elements, and Leica’s proprietary image processing system LIO. Dolby Vision is included for contrast and brightness handling.

What sets the Cine Compact 1 apart from most projectors in its category is a 360-degree rotation system that allows projection onto walls, ceilings, or any surface without a fixed screen. Automatic zoom, autofocus, keystone correction, and screen framing handle setup without manual adjustment. An optional Leica stand or ceiling-mount tripod thread extends its placement options further.

The projector runs on the VIDAA operating system with built-in access to Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime, and connects via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, HDMI, and USB. Sound is handled by an integrated system with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS Virtual:X, expandable to external speakers via Bluetooth 5.4 or HDMI. The solid aluminium Bauhaus-style housing with glass front is designed for long-term use, the laser technology is rated for consistently high brightness over many years.

The Leica Cine Compact 1 is available from 18 June 2026, priced at €1,645, in Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and across Asia.