The Hisense M2 Pro is a 4k home theater projector with a triple-laser Trichroma light source that's rated for over 25,000 hours. The projector comes equipped with a 1.0 to 1.3 motorized optical and digital zoom that can project a 65-inch image from about 4.7 to 6.1 feet away, and up to a 200-inch image from about 14.2 to 18.5 feet away. It features a 360-degree swivel to adjust the image vertically based on your setup, and comes with image correction features such as autofocus, auto keystone correction, and auto obstacle avoidance to simplify setup. It also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG, and features one HDMI 2.1 port that doubles as an eARC port, complemented by a 20W sound system.
Our Verdict
The Hisense M2 Pro is a very good projector for watching movies. It has solid contrast overall and looks best in mixed scenes, but it's weaker in very dark content where blacks are raised. It's bright enough for a typical living room with the lights down, although not quite enough to look good with a few lights on. The projector has a very wide color gamut, resulting in a vibrant viewing experience, although its brightness somewhat hinders this effect. The projector also has excellent color accuracy out of the box, and it's easy to calibrate if adjustments are needed.
Fantastic brightness uniformity.
Strong contrast in mixed and brighter scenes.
Exceptional color gamut.
Amazing color accuracy out of the box.
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.
Not very bright.
Blacks lift in very dark scenes.
The Hisense M2 Pro is a very good gaming projector. It features a triple-laser light source (Red, Green, and Blue Trichroma) that projects extremely vivid primary colors. Combined with its very wide color gamut and strong color accuracy, it helps create a vibrant gaming experience. As for contrast, it looks best in mixed scenes, but very dark games can look a bit flatter because blacks are raised. Plus, its brightness is only average, making it more suitable for gaming in a dark or dimly lit room. It also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10/HDR10+, and HLG. Additionally, it features low input lag at 120Hz and 240Hz, but is less responsive at 60Hz; still quick enough for most people, but competitive gamers should stick to the faster refresh rates.
Fantastic brightness uniformity.
Strong contrast in mixed and brighter scenes.
Exceptional color gamut.
Amazing color accuracy out of the box.
Supports up to 240Hz at 1080p.
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.
Not very bright.
Blacks lift in very dark scenes.
The Hisense M2 Pro's brightness is only alright, so it's best suited to a dark or dimly lit room rather than daytime viewing. It works well for a typical living-room screen size with the lights down, but it can look subdued on very large screens or with any meaningful ambient light.
Fantastic brightness uniformity.
Not very bright.
The Hisense M2 Pro has solid native contrast overall, and it looks its best in mixed and brighter scenes, where darker areas stay separated from highlights without the image looking washed out. However, it's at its weakest in near-dark and very dark content, where blacks are raised.
Strong contrast in mixed and brighter scenes.
Blacks lift in very dark scenes.
Changelog
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Updated Mar 02, 2026:
We mentioned the newly reviewed Optoma UHZ36 in the Brightness section of this review.
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Updated Jan 26, 2026:
We've modified the text in our Brightness and Native Contrast text boxes as a result of our latest test bench. We've also added Brightness and Contrast performance usages in the Verdict section.
- Updated Jan 16, 2026: We've converted the review to Test Bench 0.11, which renames our Contrast test to Native Contrast, and adds a Sequential Contrast test box. We also added new Brightness and Contrast performance usages in Our Verdict. See the 0.11 changelog.
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Updated Jan 05, 2026:
We mentioned the newly reviewed ASUS ProArt Projector A1 in the Brightness section of this review.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the Hisense M2 Pro. This projector has no variants, but it's part of Hisense's Laser Mini Projector Series, along with the Hisense C2 Ultra, Hisense C2, and Hisense C1. The table below highlights the key differences between each model:
| Model | Light Source | Advertised Brightness (ANSI lm) | Throw & Zoom | HDR Formats | Speakers | Max Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hisense C2 Ultra | RGB TriChroma laser | 3000 | 0.9–1.5:1, 1.67× optical zoom; gimbal stand | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | JBL 2.1 (2×10W + 20W sub) | Up to 240Hz (1080p/1440p) |
| Hisense C2 (non-Ultra) | RGB TriChroma laser | 2000 | 1.2:1, digital zoom; gimbal stand | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | JBL 2.0 (2×10W) | Up to 240Hz (1080p/1440p) |
| Hisense C1 | RGB TriChroma laser | 1600 | 1.2:1, fixed lens (no optical zoom) | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | JBL 2.0 (20W) | 4k @ 60Hz |
| Hisense M2 Pro | RGB TriChroma laser | 1300 | 1.0–1.3:1, optical zoom; compact gimbal | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | 2×10W | Up to 240Hz (1080p/1440p) |
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The Hisense M2 Pro is a great projector for both movie-watching and playing the latest games. Along with the Hisense C2 Ultra and the Hisense C1, it's another great addition to Hisense's Laser Mini Projector Series for movie-watchers. It offers impressive contrast, especially in darker scenes, and a very wide color gamut. The projector is also a strong choice for gamers; it has responsive input lag and outputs pixel-shifted 4k at 60Hz, and while it also accepts 4k @ 120Hz and 1440p signals, the projector downscales these internally. At the same time, it supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. It only has one HDMI 2.1 input, so you can't plug in a console and soundbar at the same time, for example. However, at its price point, the Hisense M2 Pro is a strong choice for users looking for a value, multi-purpose projector.
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The Hisense C2 Ultra is an upgrade over the smaller Hisense M2 Pro. They both have very good contrast and a remarkable color gamut. However, the C2 Ultra is much brighter, leading to a more immersive viewing experience than the M2 Pro. It also has lower input lag at 4k @ 120Hz for a more responsive, high refresh rate gaming experience, along with full eARC passthrough and an extra HDMI 2.1, making it a better multimedia projector. On the other hand, the M2 Pro has better input lag at 4k @ 60Hz, while it also has much better color accuracy out of the box, though both projectors even out on this front after they're calibrated.
The Hisense M2 Pro is much better than the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra. The XGIMI has one advantage; it's much brighter. Otherwise, the Hisense is better across the board: much better contrast, a wider color gamut, more accurate out of the box, smaller and more portable, and far better for gaming due to its high refresh rate support and lower input lag.
The XGIMI HORIZON 20 outperforms the Hisense M2 Pro in most ways. The XGIMI is brighter, has better contrast, and is more colorful. Still, the Hisense is generally more responsive for gamers, as it has lower input lag at 240Hz and especially 60Hz, with the XGIMI having a slight edge at 120Hz.
The Hisense M2 Pro is an upgrade over the Hisense C1. The M2 Pro has more accurate colors out of the box, as well as a much wider color gamut than the C1. It's also a much better gaming projector, supporting 120Hz refresh rates and with considerably better input lag across all resolutions. On the other hand, the C1 is a better multimedia hub with more ports and full eARC passthrough, in addition to being a notably brighter option than the M2 Pro.
We've independently bought and tested over 75 projectors and published detailed results for each, so you can decide which one to buy. These have all been tested under the same standardized methodology, allowing you to compare them side by side. We still have all these projects in our lab, so we can continually go back and compare them to ensure our reviews are still accurate. All our test methodologies are also public on our website, so you can validate the results yourself.
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