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Hisense C2 Ultra
Anker Nebula X1
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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
Laser
Our Verdict
Hisense C2 Ultra
Anker Nebula X1
The Anker Nebula X1 and Hisense C2 Ultra projectors perform very similarly, with the Anker having a very slight edge. The Anker is a bit brighter, with slightly deeper contrast, and is a bit more accurate out of the box, but they're extremely close. They're equally portable, but they go about it in different ways: the Hisense has a gimbal stand, which lets you fully adjust its viewing angle, while the Anker has an integrated handle and a motorized lens.
Variants
- C2 Ultra (Light Blue)
- Nebula X1 (Gray)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
8.4
8.6
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
8.6
8.7
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
2,138 lm
2,190 lm
Color Light Output
2,121 lm
2,075 lm
Brightness Uniformity
96%
98%
Screen Brightness
255 cd/m²
269 cd/m²
Contrast
7.9
8.1
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
1,062 : 1
1,219 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
729 : 1
807 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
520 : 1
557 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
400 : 1
397 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
260 : 1
250 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
135 : 1
137 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
7.9
8.2
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.36
2.94
Color dE
1.62
1.44
Gamma
2.18
2.17
Color Temperature
6,895 K
6,937 K
Picture Mode
FILMMAKER MODE
ISF Night
Color Temp Setting
Warm1
No Color Temp Setting
Gamma Setting
2.2
No Gamma Setting
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
9.1
9.5
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.46
0.54
Color dE
0.97
0.79
Gamma
2.20
2.20
Color Temperature
6,545 K
6,439 K
White Balance Calibration
20 point
11 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Picture Mode
FILMMAKER MODE
Movie
Color Gamut
9.8
9.8
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
99.55%
99.63%
Rec. 709 uv
105.36%
103.90%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
95.87%
95.49%
Rec. 2020 uv
98.71%
97.55%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Laser
Spectral Power Distribution
Optics
Optical Zoom
Motorized
Motorized
Focus
Auto Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
0.90
0.90
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.50
1.50
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
25%
Portability
6.0
6.0
Dimension Picture
Height
11.0" (28.0 cm)
10.0" (25.5 cm)
Width
9.4" (24.0 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
Depth
9.8" (25.0 cm)
11.0" (28.0 cm)
Weight
14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
13.8 lbs (6.2 kg)
Noise
7.0
7.9
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
52.8dBA
47.4dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2 (2x HDMI 2.1)
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
48Gbps
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
2
2
Audio Out 3.5mm
1
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
0
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
100Mbps
No Ethernet
Supported Resolutions
9.8
7.3
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Scaled
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled (Forced)
Scaled (Forced)
1440p @ 120Hz
Scaled
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
240 Hz
60 Hz
Input Lag
7.4
6.4
4k @ 60Hz
17.9
23.4
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
151.9
147.2
4k @ 120Hz
12.5
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
16.8
23.6
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
49.1
147.4
1080p @ 120Hz
12.8
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
7.2
23.6
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
Yes
No
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
No
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
Yes
Yes
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Yes
Yes
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
Yes
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
Yes
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
7.1
2.0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
Yes
No
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
No
Optical: DTS 5.1
Yes
No
3D
3D Support
Yes
Yes
Features
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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