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 according to your setup, and comes with image correction features such as autofocus, auto keystone correction, and auto obstacle avoidance to simplify the setup process. 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 great projector for watching movies. It has great contrast, especially when watching darker scenes, and although it's not a very bright projector, it has fantastic uniformity, making it a good choice for a dark or very dimly lit room. 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 need to be made. It comes equipped with two 10W speakers and an HDMI 2.1 port that supports eARC, allowing you to connect it to a soundbar or AV receiver.
Fantastic brightness uniformity.
Greater contrast, especially in darker scenes.
Exceptional color gamut.
Amazing color accuracy out-of-the-box.
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.
Not very bright.
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, strong color accuracy, and excellent contrast in darker scenes, it helps create a vibrant gaming experience. However, 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. Consider playing at higher refresh rates for optimal responsiveness.
Fantastic brightness uniformity.
Greater contrast, especially in darker 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.
Changelog
- 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.
- Updated Dec 16, 2025: Review published.
- Updated Dec 02, 2025: Early access published.
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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 has impressive contrast, especially in darker scenes, accompanied by 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.
For more, check out our recommendations for the best 4k projectors, the best projectors under $1000, the best projectors for gaming, and the best portable projectors. If you're really looking for a product to use outside, consider the best outdoor projectors as well.
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 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.
The Hisense M2 Pro and the XGIMI Horizon S Max are pretty evenly matched across many categories. The XGIMI is the much brighter projector out of the two. However, the Hisense takes the edge with gaming features, supporting 120Hz at all resolutions, with the option to go up at 240Hz, while the XGIMI tops out at 60 Hz. The Hisense's input lag is also much better across the board, and also accepts HDR10+ signals.
The Hisense M2 Pro and the Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 each have their own advantages, depending on what you prioritize. The Valerion is much brighter and serves as a better multimedia hub in large part due to its greater number of ports and eARC passthrough. On the other hand, the Hisense has better contrast and is significantly more accurate out-of-the-box. It's also much smaller than the Valerion, so it's easier to bring with you. Both projectors support all resolutions (including pixel-shifted 4k), and have similar input lag across most refresh rates. However, while the Hisense has significantly more responsive input lag at 4k @ 60Hz than the Valerion, the latter has noticeably lower input lag at 4k @ 120 Hz, so gamers can take full advantage of newer gen consoles.
We've independently bought and tested over 60 projectors, and we've published all the 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 methodology is also public on our website, so you can validate the results yourself.
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The Hisense M2 Pro's brightness is alright. While its uniformity is very consistent across the entire image, the image is dim overall, so you'll need to keep the lights low or use it in a darker room to prevent the image from washing out.
If you're looking for even better brightness than this, look up the Hisense C2 Ultra or ASUS ProArt Projector A1 instead.
The Hisense M2 Pro's native contrast is great. While it underperforms a bit in extremely dark and bright scenes, it performs pretty well in all other scenes, especially dark scenes, which makes for a pleasant viewing experience when you're using the projector in a darker room.
The Hisense M2 Pro's color gamut is incredibly wide. It covers nearly the entire Rec. 709 color space and the large majority of the Rec. 2020 color space, though blues are slightly off the mark.
The Hisense M2 Pro's accuracy in SDR is excellent out-of-the-box. While reds, greens, and blues are slightly over-represented across most shades of gray, its white balance is pretty accurate overall. Its colors are also very accurate, with only very saturated blues being slightly off track. The projector's gamma is consistently low across all scenes, resulting in images that are brighter than they should be.
The projector's accuracy post-calibration is outstanding. Any notable white balance and gamma issues seen pre-calibration are addressed. Worth noting, though, is that calibrating the projector's white point and grayscale changed how saturated reds, blues, and magentas are clamped; however, color accuracy still remains close to the target. The image appears warmer following calibration, but not by a noticeably significant amount.
The Hisense M2 Pro projector utilizes a Triple Laser (Red + Green + Blue TriChroma) light source, rated for over 25,000 hours. The projector isn't native 4k, using pixel-shifting to create a higher-resolution image. While this results in an image that isn't as crisp as native 4k, it still looks better than a 1080p projector.
The SPD exhibits narrow RGB peaks, as is typically seen with projectors featuring a triple laser light source. This gives the projector very vivid and saturated primary colors that help images pop, although the projector's relatively low brightness hinders this. Also worth noting is that there is no visible laser speckle in any of the settings tested for this projector.
With a motorized zoom, auto focus, and auto keystone, the projector is easy to set up. Although to ensure the best image, it's best to center the lens on your screen and avoid using keystone if possible. It has a 1.00-1.30 throw ratio, so be sure to check out our Throw Calculator to find the best screen size and distance based on your particular setup.
Note: The unit we tested had a smudge near the center of the lens inside the projector. This was confirmed when the image changed size when we used the projector's optical zoom, and when it remained the same size when using its digital zoom. Although this had no impact on our test scores, it was noticeable when watching the content.
The Hisense M2 Pro is an okay projector if you're looking for something portable. Its 360-degree swivel stand makes it easy to adjust the image vertically based on your setup, while it's also equipped with two built-in 10W speakers, auto focus, and auto keystone. At 7.6 pounds (3.4 kg), it's light enough to put in a backpack and bring with you.
That said, it doesn't come equipped with a built-in battery, so you'll need to find a power source nearby to plug it in.
The projector does a good job of limiting fan noise, even at max brightness. With a soundbar or AVR set at normal listening levels, it should help mask the noise in most scenes.
The projector features one HDMI 2.1 port and includes a setting that enables Auto Low Latency Mode, ideal for gaming applications. The port also serves as an eARC port for connecting your soundbar or AVR, and it supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
The projector accepts 4k signals up to 60Hz. It also accepts 4k @ 120Hz and 1440p signals, though it will scale them internally.
For gaming, the projector accepts true 1080p signals at all refresh rates, including 120Hz and even 240Hz. The projector can reach these high refresh rates in all modes. To avoid any frame skipping, make sure to enable High Refresh Rate Mode.
The Hisense M2 Pro has good input lag, though it's especially quick at its max refresh rate of 240Hz. To play at 120Hz and 240Hz without frame skipping, enable High Refresh Rate Mode. Note that enabling this mode increases input lag at 60Hz; therefore, the 60Hz figures shown above are without this mode enabled, allowing you to achieve the best input lag possible with this projector at this refresh rate.
Otherwise, all results shown are with High Refresh Rate, Game Mode, and DLP Turbo Mode enabled. For reference, here is the projector's input lag when DLP Turbo Mode is deactivated:
- 4k @ 120Hz: 20.3ms
- 4k @ 60Hz: 39.3ms
- 1080p @ 240Hz: 9.6ms
- 1080p @ 120Hz: 20.7ms
- 1080p @ 60Hz: 40.9ms
The Hisense M2 Pro has a single HDMI port with eARC. You can plug a soundbar/AVR into that port, and the projector will send audio from its built-in VIDAA apps back over eARC. However, without a second HDMI input, you can't connect an external HDMI source, like a Blu-Ray player or a gaming console, to the projector and have its audio forwarded to the soundbar. In our tests, eARC from the internal apps outputs stereo LPCM, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, and DTS-HD.
The projector can be used for 3D content, with Left-Right, Up-Down, and Auto 3D support.
This projector runs Hisense's VIDAA OS smart platform and features several pre-installed apps, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Disney+, with additional apps available for download via the VIDAA app. It comes equipped with a built-in 20W speaker system and allows you to cast content from your phone.