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Hisense C1
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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Our Verdict
Hisense C1
BenQ X3000i
The Hisense C1 and the BenQ X3000i are both great lifestyle projectors, though the BenQ is better suited to gaming thanks to its low input lag gaming mode. The BenQ also gets brighter, making it a better fit for moderately lit rooms, while the Hisense's edge in its contrast makes it better suited for dark rooms. The BenQ's optical zoom also gives you more flexibility with placement. Conversely, the Hisense is better for HDR content, with a wide color gamut and Dolby Vision support.
Variants
- C1 (Prussian Blue)
- X3000i (White)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
7.6
7.9
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
6.5
8.9
Brightness
7.2
7.9
Contrast
8.2
7.5
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
7.2
7.9
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
1,083 lm
1,628 lm
Color Light Output
999 lm
1,689 lm
Brightness Uniformity
93%
89%
Screen Brightness
125 cd/m²
181 cd/m²
Contrast
8.2
7.5
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
1,128 : 1
789 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
771 : 1
573 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
558 : 1
432 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
432 : 1
342 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
295 : 1
244 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
159 : 1
145 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
6.5
8.9
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
5.01
1.52
Color dE
2.99
1.42
Gamma
2.18
2.11
Color Temperature
6,200 K
6,351 K
Picture Mode
FILMMAKER
Cinema
Color Temp Setting
Warm1
Normal
Gamma Setting
BT. 1886
2.2
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.7
9.3
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.47
0.54
Color dE
2.05
1.49
Gamma
2.18
2.17
Color Temperature
6,533 K
6,511 K
White Balance Calibration
20 point
2 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Picture Mode
FILMMAKER
Cinema
Color Gamut
8.1
7.9
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
130.96%
95.40%
Rec. 709 uv
139.51%
94.29%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
96.31%
62.59%
Rec. 2020 uv
98.99%
75.86%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
Laser
LED
Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
Spectral Power Distribution
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.15
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.50
Optics
Optical Zoom
Motorized
Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.15
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.50
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
Portability
5.5
4.5
Dimension Picture
Height
7.1" (18.1 cm)
8.1" (20.6 cm)
Width
9.6" (24.5 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)
Depth
8.5" (21.5 cm)
10.2" (26.0 cm)
Weight
10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)
Noise
8.0
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
46.7dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
2
0
Audio Out 3.5mm
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
100Mbps
Supported Resolutions
7.3
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag
4.3
4k @ 60Hz
38.8
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
159.0
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
43.5
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
160.8
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
43.5
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
Yes
HLG
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Yes
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
Yes
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Yes
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
Yes
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
Yes
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
2.0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
Yes
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
Yes
3D
3D Support
No
Features
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2
ARC/eARC
Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
USB Data Ports
2
0
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
Android (VIDAA)
Android
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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