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Hisense C3 Beamer vs. Hisense M2 Pro Mini Beamer compared

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Overall rating
82Gut
84Gut
Value for money
73Fair
82Excellent
Best price
€1,189.00€1,699.00−30 %
€920.17
Price advantage
—
€268.83 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 13 of 40
Rank 8 of 40

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Hisense C3 BeamerOverall rating 82Hisense M2 Pro Mini BeamerOverall rating 84
ImagequalityBrightnessInstallation& setupSmartfeatures & soundMotion& gamingNoise,consumption & batteryBuildquality & ease of use
Hisense C3 BeamerHisense M2 Pro Mini Beamer
Image quality85/10086/100
Brightness83/10070/100
Installation & setup85/10086/100
Smart features & sound85/10080/100
Motion & gaming83/10086/100
Noise, consumption & battery77/10090/100
Build quality & ease of use83/10076/100
Image quality
85
86
Brightness
83
70
Installation & setup
85
86
Smart features & sound
85
80
Motion & gaming
83
86
Noise, consumption & battery
77
90
Build quality & ease of use
83
76

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Model
C3
M2 Pro
Form factorBasic form of the projector, in this order: if it sits right in front of the wall as an ultra-short-throw unit, it is a laser TV. If it has a built-in battery, it is mini & portable – even with a stand. A swivel stand or gimbal without a battery means compact with swivel stand. Everything else is classic, for table or ceiling.
Compact with swivel stand
Compact with swivel stand
Light sourceType of light source.
Triple laser
Triple laser
Native resolutionPhysical resolution of the panel or chip – not the supported input resolution. Cheap mini projectors often advertise 1080p or 4K, but their chip only has 1280×720
4K UHD 3840×2160
Full HD 1920×1080
Light outputBrightness according to the manufacturer in ANSI or ISO lumens; around 3,000 or more for bright living rooms. Marketing figures such as “LED lumens” are considerably higher and not comparable.
2,500 lumens
1,300 lumens
Contrast (native)Native contrast without dynamic iris or laser dimming. Dynamic figures such as 1,000,000:1 are marketing.
2,000 :1
1,000 :1
Projection technologyImage generation method; with single-chip DLP, some people see rainbow effects.
DLP
DLP
Throw typeRequired distance from the projection surface.
Standard throw
Standard throw

Picture & resolution

Supported resolutionHighest signal resolution the projector can process; may be higher than the native resolution.
4K UHD 3840×2160
4K UHD 3840×2160
4K display methodNative = true 4K pixels; pixel shift (XPR, e-shift) creates 4K by rapidly shifting the pixels.
Pixel shift (XPR)
Pixel shift (XPR)
Aspect ratioNative aspect ratio of the projector.
16:9
16:9
HDR formatsSupported HDR standards. Almost every projector handles HDR10; Dolby Vision and HDR10+ make the difference.
HDR10HDR10+HLGDolby Vision
HDR10HDR10+HLGDolby Vision
3D-capableCan play 3D content.
Yes
Yes

Brightness & color

Brightness standardBrightness figures are only comparable within the same standard.
ANSI lumens
ANSI lumens
DCI-P3 color gamut coverageCoverage of the DCI-P3 color space; relevant for HDR content.
99.1 %

Light source & use

Light source lifespanManufacturer’s figure in hours until half brightness; lamps 3,000–8,000 h, LED/laser 20,000–30,000 h.
25,000 hours
25,000 hours
Intended useUses the manufacturer intends the projector for – often more than one.
Home theaterLiving room / daylightGaming
Home theaterGaming

Optics & installation

Minimum throw ratioSmallest value of distance divided by image width. At 1.2, the projector must be placed 2.4 m away for a 2 m wide image.
1 :1
1 :1
Maximum throw ratioLargest throw ratio value for zoom lenses.
1.3 :1
1.3 :1
Maximum image sizeLargest usable image size according to the manufacturer.
300 inches
200 inches
Optical zoomZoom factor of the lens; 1.0 means fixed focal length.
1.3 x
1.3 x
Vertical lens shiftVertical lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
0 %
0 %
Horizontal lens shiftHorizontal lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
0 %
0 %
Keystone correctionCompensates for angled placement.
Automatic
Automatic
AutofocusAutomatic image focusing.
Yes
Yes
Installation optionsSupported mounting and projection types.
TabletopCeiling mount
TabletopCeiling mount

Gaming & connections

Input lagInput delay in the fastest mode; under 30 ms is considered good.
20 ms
30 ms
Refresh rateHighest supported refresh rate.
60 Hz
240 Hz
HDMI versionHighest HDMI version; 2.1 for 4K at 120 Hz.
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1
ConnectionsAvailable interfaces.
HDMIHDMI with eARCUSB-ALANAudio output (jack)Optical output
HDMIHDMI with eARCUSB-A

Smart features & operation

Operating systemBuilt-in smart platform for streaming apps.
VIDAA
VIDAA
Official NetflixNetflix runs as an official app according to the manufacturer – many low-cost Android projectors lack the license.
Yes
Yes
Wireless connectivityWireless interfaces and casting methods.
Wi-FiBluetoothAirPlay
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6BluetoothAirPlayMiracast
Speaker outputOutput of the built-in speakers according to the manufacturer in watts.
20 W
20 W
Built-in batteryCan run without mains power.
No
No
Operating noiseNoise level in normal mode; under 26 dB is considered quiet.
26 dB
28 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption in normal operation.
180 W
120 W
WeightWeight of the projector without accessories.
6.2 kg (14 lb)
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
DimensionsWidth × depth × height in cm.
24.6 × 24.6 × 25.2 cm (9.7 × 9.7 × 9.9 in)
19.3 × 21.8 × 23 cm (7.6 × 8.6 × 9.1 in)

General

Warranty
1 years
1 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Mid-range
Model year
2026
2025
In the box
Fernbedienung ERF6A82, 2× AAA-Batterien, Netzkabel, Netzteil, Bedienungsanleitung, Schnellstartanleitung
Fernbedienung, 2× AAA-Batterien, Netzteil, Netzkabel, Bedienungsanleitung, Kurzanleitung, EPP-Transportkoffer

Prices

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Hisense C3 Beamer

Hisense M2 Pro Mini Beamer

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der Hisense C3 ist ein kompakter Triple-Laser-Beamer mit Schwenksockel, der im abgedunkelten Raum ein farbstarkes, scharfes 4K-Bild zeigt. Optischer Zoom, Autofokus und offizielles Netflix machen ihn flexibel an wechselnden Orten, mit 2.050 bis 2.150 Lumen reicht er für Bildbreiten bis 4,20 m. Der Haken: Schwarz bleibt grau, und für helle Wohnzimmer ist er zu lichtschwach.

Pros

  • Triple-Laser deckt Rec.709 voll und Rec.2020 zu rund 99 % ab
  • Ehrliche Helligkeit: kalibriert 2.050 bis 2.150 von 2.500 Lumen
  • Optischer Zoom 1,0 bis 1,3:1 per Fernbedienung ohne Schärfeverlust
  • 4K mit 60 Hz bei 20 bis 25 ms Input Lag
  • Schwenksockel und Autofokus richten das Bild in Minuten ein
  • Netflix offiziell unter VIDAA, dazu Dolby Vision und HDR10+

Cons

  • Schwarzwert schwach: Schachbrett-Kontrast nur 372:1, Balken bleiben dunkelgrau
  • Lüfter bei warmem Raum laut: bis 39 dB bei 35 °C
  • Kein Lens Shift, Trapezkorrektur kostet Schärfe
  • 4K nur mit 60 Hz, 120 Hz erst in Full HD
  • Werbung auf der VIDAA-Startseite lässt sich nicht ganz abschalten

Der Hisense M2 Pro ist ein kompakter Triple-Laser-Beamer mit scharfem 4K-Bild per Pixel-Shift, kräftigen Farben und leisem Lüfter. Dazu kommen ein seltener optischer Zoom mit Faktor 1,3 und offizielles Netflix auf Vidaa. Gemessene 1.355 bis 1.500 Lumen reichen aber nur für abgedunkelte Räume, und der einzige HDMI-Eingang wird schnell zum Engpass.

Pros

  • Scharfes, detailreiches 4K-Bild per Pixel-Shift auf normalem Sitzabstand
  • Optischer 1,3-fach-Zoom, motorisch per Fernbedienung, ideal für Deckenmontage
  • Im Spielmodus mit DLP-Turbo nur 17 bis 18 ms Eingabeverzögerung
  • Leiser Lüfter mit 22 bis 28 dB bei normaler Raumtemperatur
  • Netflix, Disney+ und Apple TV offiziell auf flottem Vidaa-System
  • Triple-Laser deckt 99,1 % DCI-P3 ab, kräftige Farben

Cons

  • Mit rund 1.355 bis 1.500 Lumen bei Tageslicht verblasst das Bild
  • Nur ein HDMI-Eingang, mit Soundbar an eARC kein Platz für Zuspieler
  • Werbebanner auf der Startseite und beim Wechsel der Bildmodi
  • Nativer Kontrast 1.000:1, Schwarz bleibt dunkles Grau
  • Kein VRR, kein 4K mit 120 Hz, kein Lens Shift

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