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Hisense C2 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,550Native panel resolution:3840x2160ANSI lumens:2000Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:25000 hours

Hisense C2 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 3 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Hisense C2
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

35%

8.3

Technical score

30%

8.1

List score

25%

7.9

Reviews score

10%

8.0

Sentiment score

★Better than 95% of projectors
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

2.3

Price

▼Worse than 69%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

42%

8.7

Image Quality

22%

7.0

Projection & Lens

12%

8.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

9.2

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

★Better than 97%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 51% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

6.7

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 51%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 99 lists (1%)
▲Better than 76%
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Technical Specifications of projector Hisense C2

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

42%

8.7

Image Quality

22%

7.0

Projection & Lens

12%

8.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

9.2

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

8.3
Reviews score
7.9
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

2.3

Price

6.4
ANSI lumens
2000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 2000 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 54% of projectors and equal to 5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,700:1
Native panel resolution
3840x2160
This projector uses a native resolution of 3840x2160, higher than 91.1% of projectors and equal to 4.7% of projectors.
Output resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.2:1
Min throw distance
1.73 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.73 m, longer than 91.5% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically for games. 84.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2.1
This projector supports HDMI 2.1, more modern than 82.2% of projectors and equal to 17.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 62.4% of projectors and equal to 17.1% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
VIDAA
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.6% of projectors and equal to 39.9% of projectors.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
25,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 61.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
20 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 20 W of power, less than 97.9% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
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Hisense C2 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (110% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    110% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    This projector supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.6% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • 15 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
  • 6.6% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 99 lists (1%)
    8.1 vs 7.6
  • 6.8% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    ▼ Worse than 51% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.9 vs 7.4
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (110% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    110% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    This projector supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.6% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 4 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2025 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2,025 vs 2,021
  • 15 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Hisense C2 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • 10 degrees more horizontal correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports auto low-latency mode
    This projector switches to low-latency mode automatically, while the average projector does not. 16% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • Modern HDMI standard
    This projector offers Modern HDMI standard than the average projector (2.1 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Has S/PDIF output
    This projector supports S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 16.6% of projectors support S/PDIF output.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • More advanced USB ports
    This projector has faster USB ports than the average projector (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.1% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
  • 2x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (20 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    20 W vs 10 W
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
  • 210 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (20 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    20 W vs 230 W
  • 5,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1700:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,700:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 0.72 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.73 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • 77.9% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (5.3 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    5.3 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 2.35x more expensive
    Hisense C2 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,550 vs £660).
    £1,550 vs £660
  • 2.35x more expensive
    Hisense C2 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,550 vs £660).
    £1,550 vs £660
  • 9.1% worse value for money
    Hisense C2 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.37 vs 6.9).
    6.37 vs 6.95
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1700:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,700:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • 0.72 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.73 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 77.9% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (5.3 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    5.3 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 124 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (246 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    246 mm vs 122 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
The Review Hub
≈ estimated
15/04/2026
Long-term use review · movies, sports and gaming
Verdict
Hisense C2 is easy to live with for a large picture, though black levels and fan noise are real limits.
9.0
Bench House
≈ estimated
16/02/2026
Hands-on review · picture, sound, smart features and gaming
Verdict
Hisense C2 is a highly capable projector with very good picture, sound and gaming across many uses.
6.0
Shane Lee
≈ estimated
14/05/2025
Comparison · C2, C2 Pro and C2 Ultra
Verdict
Hisense C2 is a poor choice unless placement limits and picture quality matter less to you.
9.0
Valor Reviews
≈ estimated
07/04/2025
Hands-on review · image, sound, gaming and setup
Verdict
Hisense C2 is a strong all-round home cinema projector with excellent image, audio and gaming, and an easy recommendation.
Not graded
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hisense C2

  • Dolby Vision and HDR10+ both work with the films that carry them.
  • 4K resolution gives a sharp picture on a large screen.
  • A picture up to 300 inch fills a large wall.
  • Auto low latency mode switches itself on for games.
  • Motorized focus saves fiddling with the lens by hand.
  • Auto keystone correction lines up the picture when placed at an angle.

What customers don't like about Hisense C2

  • It needs 1.73 m between the projector and the wall.
  • Contrast of 1700:1 makes dark scenes look grey in a lit room.
  • At 5.3 kg it is heavy to move around.
  • Its 246 mm height makes it bulky on a low shelf.
  • Two HDMI ports can run short with a console, a box and a streamer.

Verdict

Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and 4K resolution sit together in the Hisense C2, which suits a buyer who wants a large cinema-style picture at home. The 2000 lumens are enough for a room with blinds drawn, and the picture can reach 300 inch. Pixel shifting and auto low latency mode are both on board, so it suits games as well as films. The speakers are strong for a projector, with 20 W of audio output, and smart TV apps and Bluetooth are built in. The catch is depth: it needs 1.73 m between the projector and the wall, so a small room may not have space. It weighs 5.3 kg and draws only 20 W in use. Its rated life of 25000 hours means years of regular viewing without replacement.

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