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Hisense C3 Beamer vs. XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K Beamer compared
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At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
8282Gut
8282Gut
Value for money
73Fair
75Fair
Best price
€1,189.00€1,699.00−30 %
€999.00
Price advantage
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€190.00 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 13 of 40
Rank 12 of 40
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Hisense C3 BeamerOverall rating 82XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K BeamerOverall rating 82
Hisense C3 BeamerXGIMI Elfin Flip 4K Beamer
Image quality85/10086/100
Brightness83/10070/100
Installation & setup85/10084/100
Smart features & sound85/10076/100
Motion & gaming83/10090/100
Noise, consumption & battery77/10078/100
Build quality & ease of use83/10070/100
Image quality
85
86
Brightness
83
70
Installation & setup
85
84
Smart features & sound
85
76
Motion & gaming
83
90
Noise, consumption & battery
77
78
Build quality & ease of use
83
70
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Model
C3
Elfin Flip 4K
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
1,600 lumens
Contrast (native)Native contrast without dynamic iris or laser dimming. Dynamic figures such as 1,000,000:1 are marketing.
2,000 :1
20,000 :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
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
HDR10HLG
3D-capableCan play 3D content.
Yes
No
Brightness & color
Brightness standardBrightness figures are only comparable within the same standard.
ANSI lumens
ISO lumens
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
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
0.98 :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
1.33 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
Front projectionRear projectionCeiling mount
Gaming & connections
Input lagInput delay in the fastest mode; under 30 ms is considered good.
20 ms
1 ms
Refresh rateHighest supported refresh rate.
60 Hz
120 Hz
HDMI versionHighest HDMI version; 2.1 for 4K at 120 Hz.
HDMI 2.1
ConnectionsAvailable interfaces.
HDMIHDMI with eARCUSB-ALANAudio output (jack)Optical output
HDMIHDMI with eARCUSB-AAudio output (jack)
Smart features & operation
Operating systemBuilt-in smart platform for streaming apps.
VIDAA
Google TV
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 6BluetoothChromecast
Speaker outputOutput of the built-in speakers according to the manufacturer in watts.
20 W
7 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)
1.55 kg (3.4 lb)
DimensionsWidth × depth × height in cm.
24.6 × 24.6 × 25.2 cm (9.7 × 9.7 × 9.9 in)
24.5 × 7.8 × 25.4 cm (9.6 × 3.1 × 10 in)
General
Warranty
1 years
1 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Premium
Model year
2026
2026
In the box
Fernbedienung ERF6A82, 2× AAA-Batterien, Netzkabel, Netzteil, Bedienungsanleitung, Schnellstartanleitung
Stromstecker, beleuchtete Bluetooth-Fernbedienung, 2× AAA-Batterien, Bedienungsanleitung, Garantiekarte
Prices
Offers
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 XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K ist ein farbtreuer, leiser Laser-Beamer für abgedunkelte Wohn- und Schlafzimmer, der per Pixel-Shift ein feines 4K-Bild bis etwa 90 Zoll zeigt. Optischer Zoom und 7 ms Input Lag machen ihn flexibel und konsolentauglich. Der Haken: Statt 1.600 kommen nur rund 820 bis 1.070 Lumen an, der Ton ist dünn, und ohne Akku brauchst du immer eine Steckdose.
Pros
- Sehr farbtreu, knapp 98 % des BT.2020-Farbraums abgedeckt
- Nur 7 ms Input Lag, 120 Hz in Full HD für Konsolen
- Optischer Zoom 0,98 bis 1,3:1 ohne Schärfeverlust
- Google TV mit offizieller Netflix-App und Chromecast
- Leiser Lüfter mit 27 bis 35 dB im Normalbetrieb
- Guter nativer Kontrast von etwa 1.400 bis 1.500:1
Cons
- Nur rund 820 bis 1.070 statt 1.600 Lumen im Filmmodus
- Einzelner 7-W-Lautsprecher klingt dünn und verzerrt bei hoher Lautstärke
- Kein Akku, Betrieb nur mit externem 120-W-Netzteil
- Menüs von Google TV ruckeln, 4K-HDR stockt beim Vorspulen
- Zoom nur über das Menü, Automatik stellt ihn teils um
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