Hisense currently makes two of our favourite ultra-short-throw (UST) projectors and both are available with solid discounts right now.
Specifically, you can grab the Hisense PL2 for £1599 at Richer Sounds; a big drop on its £1999 launch price.
Alongside it, the Hisense PX3 Pro is up for grabs for just £2299 at Richer Sounds, instead of the £2499 we reviewed it at. But, before you rush to a decision I have a word of advice.
While the PL2 and PX3-Pro are both five-star UST beamers and the latter offers better gaming specifications and a brighter image, with a price disparity of £700, the PL2 is a better option for most people, based on my experience with both.
The PL2 and PX3-Pro are part of Hisense's Laser Cinema range, which aims to deliver large-scale cinematic thrills without the hassle of setting up a long-throw home cinema projector.
If anything, these are designed to occupy your TV's spot, as they don't need a lot of space to operate, and they feature streaming and audio capabilities built in.
Setup for both models is fairly simple, thanks to automatic screen calibration systems and the same Vidaa smart system that can be found on Hisense's Mini LED TVs.
Where these two models differ, however, is in their feature sets. The PL2 features an X-Fusion Laser Technology chipset, which can project a 4K image up to 150 inches, and a maximum refresh rate of 60Hz, despite the inclusion of two HDMI 2.1 sockets.
It also features a claimed maximum brightness of 2700 lumens, a significant upgrade over the PL1's 2100 lumens.
The PX3-Pro, on the other hand, amps up the brightness to 3000 lumens and carries Xbox certifications, meaning it can hit 4K/120Hz when connected to an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5.
It also features a Trichroma RGB laser light system, which is Hisense's name for a triple laser light source.
Both models support HDR playback in the HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG formats, and Dolby Atmos is supported via the built-in speakers and through HDMI eARC connected home cinema audio systems.
After testing both projectors side-by-side, we confirmed that they both offer a suitably cinematic performance, though the differences aren't as distinct as we expected.
We complemented both projectors' capabilities to deliver balanced and detailed images, with solid amounts of dark detail and excellent handling of HDR content. We found both of them to deliver an immersive and cinematic image, even if the sound performances failed to match.
The PX3-Pro is unquestionably brighter, and is a touch better at handling contrast, but the PL2 offers an equally impressive image for £700 less. This is the main reason why it's the projector I would choose out of these two.
With £400 knocked off the asking price, it's also subject to a deeper discount compared to its more premium counterpart. At just £1599 at Richer Sounds, the PL2 is a worthy alternative to your TV, and it's easily one of the best projectors on the market right now.
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