ASUS ProArt Projector A1 vs Hisense M2 Pro

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Updated Jan 16, 2026 04:22 PM

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Native Resolution 1080p

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source LED

Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source Laser

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Our Verdict

ASUS ProArt Projector A1

Hisense M2 Pro

The Hisense M2 Pro is much better than the ASUS ProArt Projector A1. The Hisense does it all; it has great contrast, is very accurate right out of the box, comes with a smart OS, and has a wide color gamut. It even excels as a gaming projector due to its high refresh rate support and low input lag. The ASUS is the brighter of the two, but that's basically all it has going for it.

Variants

ProArt Projector A1 (Black)

M2 Pro (Gray)

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Black

ProArt Projector A1

Gray

M2 Pro

Black

ProArt Projector A1

Gray

M2 Pro

Black

ProArt Projector A1

Gray

M2 Pro

Black

ProArt Projector A1

ASUS

Gray

M2 Pro

Hisense

Black

ProArt Projector A1

Gray

M2 Pro

Main Differences for

Movies

Threshold

0.10

Movies

7.4

7.9

Brightness

7.8

6.8

Native Contrast

6.6

7.9

Color Gamut

8.4

9.8

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

7.3

8.7

Full Comparison

Movies

7.4

7.9

Gaming

6.0

7.8

Brightness

7.8

6.8

Contrast

6.6

7.9

Picture Quality

Brightness

7.8

6.8

Brightness Measurement Picture

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Hisense M2 Pro Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output

1,448 lm

755 lm

Color Light Output

1,393 lm

733 lm

Brightness Uniformity

84%

98%

Screen Brightness

161 cd/m²

87 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

6.6

7.9

APL Native Contrast

Preview Graph

0.1% APL Native Contrast

729 : 1

1,332 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

728 : 1

1,322 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

721 : 1

1,313 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

668 : 1

1,179 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

614 : 1

1,036 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

561 : 1

934 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

474 : 1

777 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

334 : 1

542 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

741 : 1

1,327 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

1,145 : 1

3,751 : 1

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Color Gamut

8.4

9.8

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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Rec. 709 xy

97.41%

99.97%

Rec. 709 uv

96.33%

99.90%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Hisense M2 Pro Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy

65.32%

95.75%

Rec. 2020 uv

78.38%

96.89%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

7.3

8.7

Pre White Balance Picture

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Hisense M2 Pro Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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Pre Color Picture

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White Balance dE

2.42

2.17

Color dE

4.09

1.45

Gamma

2.16

2.08

Color Temperature

6,366 K

6,576 K

Picture Mode

Rec. 709 Mode

FILMMAKER MODE

Color Temp Setting

Warm

Warm2

Gamma Setting

2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

8.4

9.3

Post White Balance Picture

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Hisense M2 Pro Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture

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Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE

2.40

0.79

Color dE

1.84

1.20

Gamma

2.16

2.19

Color Temperature

6,369 K

6,361 K

White Balance Calibration

20 point

Color Calibration

Yes

Picture Mode

Rec. 709 Mode

FILMMAKER MODE

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

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Imaging Technology

DLP

Light Source

LED

Laser

Spectral Power Distribution

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Hisense M2 Pro Spectral Power Distribution

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Manual

Motorized

Focus

Manual Focus

Auto Focus

Keystone

Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.30

1.00

Maximum Throw Ratio

1.56

1.30

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

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Portability

4.5

6.5

Dimension Picture

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Height

4.9" (12.5 cm)

8.9" (22.5 cm)

Width

16.1" (41.0 cm)

8.5" (21.7 cm)

Depth

11.1" (28.2 cm)

7.6" (19.2 cm)

Weight

12.3 lbs (5.6 kg)

7.6 lbs (3.4 kg)

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Noise

6.7

7.5

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

54.6dBA

49.7dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)

1 (HDMI 2.1)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

No HDMI 2.1

48Gbps

USB Data Ports

Audio Out 3.5mm

Digital Optical Audio Out

Wi-Fi

Yes

Ethernet Speed

No Ethernet

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Supported Resolutions

6.3

9.8

Native Resolution

1080p

Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz

Scaled

Yes

4k @ 120Hz

Scaled

1440p @ 60Hz

Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz

Scaled

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

Yes

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

60 Hz

240 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Input Lag

4.7

7.5

4k @ 60Hz

N/A

17.8

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

N/A

139.0

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

12.8

1080p @ 60Hz

35.6

17.1

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

35.6

126.0

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

12.5

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

35.6

5.2

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

HDR10+

Yes

Dolby Vision

Yes

HLG

Yes

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

ARC: DTS 5.1

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Optical: DTS 5.1

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3D

3D Support

Yes

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Features

Smart Features & Sound

Smart OS

Android (VIDAA)

Cast Capable

Yes

Speaker(s)

Yes

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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ProArt Projector A1

Gray

M2 Pro

Black

ProArt Projector A1

Gray

M2 Pro

Black

ProArt Projector A1

Gray

M2 Pro

Black

ProArt Projector A1

ASUS

Gray

M2 Pro

Hisense

Black

ProArt Projector A1

Gray

M2 Pro