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Price $1,898 List
$1,798 at Amazon		$1,300 List
$1,000 at Amazon		$428 List
$399.99 at Amazon		$850 List
Check Price at Amazon		$3,000 List
$3,000 at Amazon
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Pros Retro-premium aesthetic, great onboard sound, excellent clarity, auto keystoningExcellent video quality for the price, has smart features, nice color & clarityImpressive brightness, sharp edge-to-edge clarity, lots of portsImpressive brightness, high color accuracy, assortment of input types, built-in lens capFantastic movie quality, lens shift and zoom features, great edge-to-edge clarity, incredible color accuracy
Cons Unique color profile not universally liked, spreadsheet fonts look thin, slightly inconsistent colors can vary between too cool or too warmDark blacks aren't as deep as top performersSubpar color accuracy on spreadsheets and movies, loud fan, basic featuresConfusing interface, small buttons, blacks are washed outNo smart features, expensive, big and heavy
Bottom Line Combining superior aesthetics with unparalleled image clarity, this high-end projector sets the standard for premium home cinema panacheThis versatile projector stands out with its exceptional color, clarity, and features, all offered at a reasonable priceThis value projector is bright enough to excel in office environments and adequate for movie nights if your expectations aren't too highA portable projector built for the office with high brightness and a plethora of input optionsThis premium projector provides a superb home cinema viewing experience if you're feeling spendy
Rating Categories Hisense C1 Laser Epson Home Cinema 2... ViewSonic PA503W Epson Pro EX9240 Epson Home Cinema 5...
Entertainment (30%)
9.1
9.0
6.8
5.5
9.5
Business (30%)
8.1
7.5
7.8
8.6
6.3
Contrast Ratio (15%)
9.0
9.5
9.0
8.0
7.0
Brightness (15%)
6.7
7.5
9.5
8.7
5.8
Set up/Use (5%)
9.5
8.4
4.9
6.6
6.6
Input Lag (5%)
7.3
6.1
9.1
4.0
6.1
Specs Hisense C1 Laser Epson Home Cinema 2... ViewSonic PA503W Epson Pro EX9240 Epson Home Cinema 5...
Measured ANSI Lumens 1703 Lumens 2000 Lumens 2664 Lumens 2378 Lumens 1410 Lumens
Measured Fan Noise 48 dBA 41 dBA 41 dBA 43 dBA 38 dBA
Measured ANSI Contrast Ratio 511:20 313:10 775:26 778:30 67:3
Measured Input Lag 60 ms 76 ms 48 ms 83 ms 76 ms
Measured Dimensions (L x D x H) 7.1'' x 8.5" x 9.7" 13.1" x 10.8" x 4.8" 11.6" x 8.6" x 4.3" 12.2" x 11.2" x 4.1" 20" x 17.75" x 7.13"
Measured Weight 10 lbs 9 lbs 4.9 lbs 6.8 lbs 24.8 lbs
Projection Technology Trichroma Laser 3LCD DLP 3LCD 3LCD
Light Source Laser Lamp Lamp Lamp Lamp
Claimed Brightness 1600 Lumens 2800 Lumens 3600 Lumens 4000 Lumens 2600 Lumens
Carrying Case Included No No No Yes No
Native Resolution 4K 1920 x 1080 (With Additional 4K Enhancement Technology) 1280 x 800 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (With Additional 4K Enhancement Technology)
Smart Streaming Capability? Yes Yes No No No
Contrast Ratio 2,000,000:1 35,000:1 22,000:1 16,000:1 1,000,000:1
Apect Ratio Not Specified Native 16:9 Native 16:10 Native 16:9 Native 16:9
Zoom Ratio Not Specified 1.32 - 2.15 1.0 - 1.1 1.0 - 1.6 1.0 - 2.1
Throw Ratio (Wide to Zoom) 1.2:1 1.32 - 2.15 1.55 - 1.70 1.32 - 2.14 1.35 - 2.84
Backlit Remote Yes No No No Yes
Vertical Keystoning Correction Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Horizontal Keystoning Correction Yes Yes No Yes No
Lens Shift Yes Yes No No Yes
Lens Cover No Yes No Yes Yes
3D Capable No No Yes Yes Yes