Hisense C1 vs C2 Ultra

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Hisense C1
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Our Verdict

Hisense C1

Hisense C2 Ultra

The Hisense C2 Ultra is a noticeable upgrade over the Hisense C1. While the C1's contrast is just a hint better overall, the C2 Ultra is better everywhere else: brightness, out-of-the-box accuracy, and colors. The C2 Ultra supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, while the C1 is limited to Dolby Vision only. The C2 Ultra also has a 1.67x optical zoom, making it easier to install compared to the C1's fixed lens. Finally, the C2 Ultra is superior for gamers, as it supports gaming at 240Hz in 1080p and 1440p, while the C1 is limited to 60Hz at all resolutions.

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Variants

  • C1 (Prussian Blue)
  • C2 Ultra (Light Blue)

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 

7.6
8.4

Brightness 
 

7.2
8.6

Color Gamut 
 

8.1
9.8

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

6.5
7.9

Contrast 
 

8.2
7.9

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

7.2
8.6

Brightness Measurement Picture  

White Light Output 
 

1,083 lm
2,138 lm

Color Light Output 
 

999 lm
2,121 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

93%
96%

Screen Brightness 
 

125 cd/m²
255 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

8.2
7.9

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,128 : 1
1,062 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

771 : 1
729 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

558 : 1
520 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

432 : 1
400 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

295 : 1
260 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

159 : 1
135 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

6.5
7.9

Pre White Balance Picture  

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Pre Color Picture  

White Balance dE 
 

5.01
3.36

Color dE 
 

2.99
1.62

Gamma 
 

2.18
2.18

Color Temperature 
 

6,200 K
6,895 K

Picture Mode 
 

FILMMAKER
FILMMAKER MODE

Color Temp Setting 
 

Warm1
Warm1

Gamma Setting 
 

BT. 1886
2.2
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.7
9.1

Post White Balance Picture  

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Post Color Picture  

White Balance dE 
 

1.47
1.46

Color dE 
 

2.05
0.97

Gamma 
 

2.18
2.20

Color Temperature 
 

6,533 K
6,545 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

20 point
20 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

FILMMAKER
FILMMAKER MODE
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Color Gamut 
 

8.1
9.8

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

Rec. 709 xy 
 

130.96%
99.55%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

139.51%
105.36%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

96.31%
95.87%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

98.99%
98.71%
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture  

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
Laser

Spectral Power Distribution  

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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Motorized
Motorized

Focus 
 

Auto Focus
Auto Focus

Keystone 
 

Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.20
0.90

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.20
1.50

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

5.5
6.0

Dimension Picture  

Height  

7.1" (18.1 cm)
11.0" (28.0 cm)

Width  

9.6" (24.5 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)

Depth  

8.5" (21.5 cm)
9.8" (25.0 cm)

Weight 
 

10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
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Noise 
 

8.0
7.0

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

46.7dBA
52.8dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

HDMI 
 

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
2 (2x HDMI 2.1)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1
48Gbps

USB Data Ports 
 

2
2

Audio Out 3.5mm  

1
1

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
1

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

Ethernet Speed  

100Mbps
100Mbps
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Supported Resolutions 
 

7.3
9.8

Native Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
Scaled

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled
Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No
Scaled

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No
Yes

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

60 Hz
240 Hz
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Input Lag 
 

4.3
6.1

4k @ 60Hz 
 

38.8
17.9

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

159.0
151.9

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
44.6

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

43.5
17.9

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

160.8
49.1

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
41.7

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

43.5
13.5
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ 
 

No
Yes

Dolby Vision 
 

Yes
Yes

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

2.0
7.1

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes
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3D  

3D Support 
 

No
Yes
Features

Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android (VIDAA)
Android (VIDAA)

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Prussian Blue
C1
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Light Blue
C2 Ultra
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Prussian Blue
C1
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Light Blue
C2 Ultra
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Prussian Blue
C1
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C2 Ultra
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C1
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