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Hisense PL2 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,580Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2700Throw ratio:0.22:1Lamp life:25000 hours

Hisense PL2 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Hisense PL2
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score components

90%

8.0

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

★Better than 95% of projectors
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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.
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Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

2.2

Price

▼Worse than 61%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
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Score components

42%

8.4

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

8.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

9.7

Connectivity

6%

8.0

Design & Power

★Better than 95%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 88%
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Technical Specifications of projector Hisense PL2

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

8.4

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

8.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

9.7

Connectivity

6%

8.0

Design & Power

8.0
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 10
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An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
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Popularity:
Hisense PL2 has a popularity score of 8.9 points, which is higher than 80.5% of projectors.
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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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Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

2.2

Price

6.3
ANSI lumens
2,700
This projector reaches 2,700 ANSI lumens, brighter than 59.6% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
3,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 3000:1, lower than 61.7% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
0.22:1
Min throw distance
0.12 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.12 m, shorter than 97% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
150 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.7% of projectors and equal to 10% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
7 ms
This projector has input lag of 7 ms, lower than 90.6% of projectors.
At 1080P/240Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
?
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2.1
This projector supports HDMI 2.1, more modern than 82.3% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports use 2.1 and 2.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
3
This projector has 3 HDMI port/s, more than 92.8% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), more modern than 98.1% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 63% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
VIDAA Smart OS.
Operating system
Google TV
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
ConnectLife app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
Bluetooth voice remote included.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Blue Laser.
Lamp life
25,000 hours
This projector offers lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 62.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
25,000 hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 55.5% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
300 W
This projector uses 300 W of power, more than 67.4% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
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Hisense PL2 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 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. 7.3% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 1080p.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (85% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    85% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 0.91 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.12 m vs 1.025 m
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 10.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
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    the average projector
    Hisense PL2 has a higher user score than the average projector (8.81 vs 8.000).
    8.81 vs 8
  • 83.1% more popular
    Hisense PL2 has a higher popularity than the average projector (8.92 vs 4.9).
    8.92 vs 4.87
  • 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. 7.3% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 1080p.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (85% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    85% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 22.7% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,700 vs 2,200
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 0.91 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.12 m vs 1.025 m
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • 20 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (7 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/240Hz.
    7 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Modern HDMI standard
    This projector offers Modern HDMI standard than the average projector (2.1 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    Different HDMI ports use 2.1 and 2.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This projector supports a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average projector (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average projector supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    This projector has more HDMI ports than the average projector (3 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    3 vs 2
  • 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
  • Modern USB standard
    This projector supports a newer USB standard than the average projector (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average projector supports USB USB 2.0.
    Also includes USB 2 ports.
    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
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 3x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (30 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    30 W vs 10 W
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    VIDAA Smart OS.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    ConnectLife app.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    2x15W speaker.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Alexa and Google Assistant supported.
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
    Blue Laser.
  • 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
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (3000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    3,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 2.74x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (8.5 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    8.5 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 2 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (32 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    32 dB vs 30 dB
  • 231 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (531 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    531 mm vs 300 mm
  • 2.05x more expensive
    Hisense PL2 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,580 vs £770).
    £1,580 vs £770
  • 65 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (300 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    300 W vs 235 W
  • 2.05x more expensive
    Hisense PL2 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,580 vs £770).
    £1,580 vs £770
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (3000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    3,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • 2.74x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (8.5 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    8.5 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 2 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (32 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    32 dB vs 30 dB
  • 231 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (531 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    531 mm vs 300 mm
  • 65 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (300 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    300 W vs 235 W

Video reviews

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

9.0
CJMSz
≈ estimated
12/02/2025
Long-term test · 2 months of daily use
Verdict
Hisense PL2 offers premium features at a reasonable price and is a strong home cinema choice, though its sound is only good.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

whathifi.com
04/05/2025
Lab test · Ultra short throw
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 gives a balanced, consistent picture for film fans, with a short throw and Dolby Vision, but upscaling and sound are only average.
en.heimkinowelten.de
02/08/2024
Hands-on test · Compared with predecessor
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 improves on the PL1 with a brighter, larger picture from closer to the wall, but drops the TV tuner and keeps the same color range.
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en.heimkinowelten.de
09/11/2024
Summary of the review
touchreviews.net
16/05/2025
Lab test · Setup and picture
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 is sharp with good contrast and easy to install, but auto alignment is inconsistent and colours need work.
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heimkinoraum.de
23/08/2024
Summary of the review
hifi.de
27/08/2025
Hands-on test · Ultra short-throw
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 is a bright, easy-to-place projector with strong contrast and a solar-powered remote, though colours could be punchier and its sound is basic.
computerbild.de
31/12/2025
Lab test · Laser TV
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 projects 80 to 150 inch pictures from just a few cm off the wall, but it needs a special screen and has no TV tuner.
H
heimkinowelten.de
02/08/2024
Summary of the review
audiovision.de
22/05/2025
Lab test · Setup and colour
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 is a bright laser projector with strong HDR and easy setup, but it needs a special screen and hand-switched picture modes.
av-magazin.de
18/10/2024
Hands-on test · Laser TV
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 is quick to set up, with Dolby Vision and Alexa voice control, but its picture modes must be switched by hand.
hifitest.de
30/08/2024
Lab test · Ultra-short-throw laser
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 is a bright laser projector that works as a 150-inch smart TV, though its blacks look gray without a light-rejecting screen.
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heimkinowelten.de
09/11/2024
Summary of the review
mondoprojos.fr
29/09/2024
Lab test · Laser projector
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 is very sharp with no laser speckle and suits gamers, but it shows a visible grey border and colours fall short of triple-laser rivals.
frandroid.com
05/05/2025
Lab test · Home cinema
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 gives a sharp picture with a smooth, easy Vidaa menu, but its colours could be more accurate and its sound is average.
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fr.heimkinowelten.de
09/11/2024
Summary of the review
revistaonoff.es
03/10/2024
Bench test · Laser TV
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 is a bright laser projector with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, making a 120-inch picture from just 42 cm off the wall.
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es.heimkinowelten.de
02/08/2024
Summary of the review
digitalvideoht.it
22/01/2025
Hands-on test · Movie watching
Verdict
The Hisense PL2 is a bright, easy-to-place projector that suits film fans and gamers, but it needs a separate screen and has no antenna input.
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it.heimkinowelten.de
19/10/2024
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Hisense PL2

  • High brightness of 2700 ANSI lumens suitable for moderately lit rooms
  • Excellent value for money and performance-per-pound/dollar
  • Large projection range from 80 up to 150 inches
  • Support for comprehensive HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG
  • Compact and lightweight design for easy placement
  • Responsive gaming features with low input lag (down to 7ms at 1080p/240Hz) and ALLM
  • Includes updated smart features like VIDAA OS or Google TV depending on region

What customers don't like about Hisense PL2

  • Weak low-end audio performance with some distortion at high volumes
  • Middling black levels that can look grey in very dark scenes
  • Finicky automatic geometry correction that often requires manual adjustment
  • Noticeable noise/grain when upscaling difficult high-contrast segments
  • Lacks physical lens control, relying entirely on digital adjustments
  • No 4K/120Hz support for gaming (limited to 4K/60Hz)

Verdict

The Hisense PL2 is a 4K UHD ultra-short throw laser projector that utilizes a single X-Fusion laser light source to deliver 2,700 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 3,000:1 native contrast ratio on screens ranging from 80 to 150 inches. Its standout features include a versatile 0.22:1 throw ratio, support for multiple HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and a highly responsive gaming mode with 240Hz refresh rate (at 2K) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). Main pros include its impressive brightness for moderately lit rooms, integrated 30W Dolby Atmos sound, and a smart VIDAA or Google TV OS with native app support. However, it lacks a physical lens control, relying on a sometimes finicky digital keystone correction, and its single-laser system results in slightly lower color gamut coverage (85% DCI-P3) compared to premium triple-laser models.

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