The Hisense PX1-PRO is an Ultra Short Throw (UST) 4k HDR laser projector. It's capable of projecting content at an extremely short distance from the screen or wall: it projects a 90" image at a distance of 10.7" and up to a 130" image at a distance of 19.3". Its two HDMI 2.1 ports—one of which doubles as the ARC port—have 4k @ 120Hz support. It has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support and comes with the Android TV smart interface with full Chromecast integration and an integrated 30W Dolby Atmos sound system.
Our Verdict
The Hisense PX1-PRO is decent for watching movies. It's bright enough to look good in dim rooms but not bright enough to handle moderately lit rooms. Its contrast is okay, providing a pleasant viewing experience in dark rooms even if its blacks aren't inky. It has a wide color gamut, but unfortunately, it's not bright enough to make them pop. The projector's color accuracy is decent out-of-the-box, but you'll have to invest in a calibrator if you care about color accuracy.
- Wide color gamut that looks especially good in HDR.
- Fully featured projector with Android TV, two HDMI 2.1 ports, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
- Ultra Short Throw capabilities, so you can place it very close to the wall or screen.
- Not bright enough to make colors pop.
Changelog
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Updated Dec 16, 2024:
We mentioned the newly reviewed Hisense PX3-PRO in the Contrast section of this review.
- Updated Aug 14, 2024: Mentioned the newly-reviewed NexiGo Aurora Pro in the Brightness section of this review.
- Updated May 21, 2024: Updated text throughout the review according to Test Bench 0.9, mainly in the Verdict, Compared To Other Projectors and Contrast sections.
- Updated May 21, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.9. We've overhauled our Contrast tests, as we now measure contrast at various average pixel levels (APL). You can see the full changelog here.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the Hisense PX1-PRO. This projector has no variants, but there's a higher-end model, the Hisense PX2-PRO. The two projectors are very similar, although the PX2-PRO has a higher brightness rating, has Dolby Vision support, and comes with three HDMI ports instead of two, although one is an HDMI 2.0 port.
Our unit was manufactured in November 2022; you can see the label here.
Popular Projector Comparisons
The Hisense PX1-PRO is a decent Ultra Short Throw (UST) projector, but it's extremely expensive. You can get projectors with better image quality for less; the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra, Epson Home Cinema 3800, and even the Epson Home Cinema 5050UB are cheaper than the Hisense with better image quality. The XGIMI, in particular, is quite comparable to the Hisense as it's a modern projector with a full suite of smart features, while the Epsons are barebone projectors for home theater use. If you want a UST projector, the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 is cheaper and better than the Hisense PX1-PRO. Ultimately, the Hisense isn't a great value, and better options exist.
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The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 is better than the Hisense PX1-PRO. They're both Ultra Short Throw (UST) projectors, but you can place the Epson even closer to the screen or wall than you can with the Hisense. The Epson is much brighter than the Hisense, so it's more versatile when it comes to room lighting conditions. While both projectors are decent regarding out-of-the-box accuracy, the Hisense has more calibration options, so it looks much better than the Epson after calibration. The Hisense also has a wider color gamut, but it's not bright enough to really make colors pop.
The Hisense PX3-PRO is a noticeable improvement over the Hisense PX1-PRO, as it's brighter and has better contrast than its predecessor. The PX3-PRO also has a wider color gamut and projects punchier colors. Finally, it also has more features than the older model.
The Epson Home Cinema 3800 and Hisense PX1-PRO are somewhat different projectors, but the Epson has the Hisense beat regarding pure image quality. The Epson is much brighter and has better contrast than the Hisense, so it's the better-looking of the two, even if the Hisense has a wider color gamut. The Epson is also vastly more accurate out of the box, so you don't need to worry about calibration. The Hisense has way more features than the Epson, but it can't compensate for the image quality gap.
The Epson Home Cinema 5050UB is much better than the Hisense PX1-PRO. The Epson is much brighter, has better contrast, and has slightly better colors, so it has the edge in image quality. The Epson is also vastly more accurate out of the box, so you don't need to worry about calibration. The Hisense has way more features than the Epson, with an integrated smart OS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth support, but it can't compensate for the image quality gap.
We've independently bought and tested over 80 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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