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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

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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 in every other category: 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.

Variants

C1 (Prussian Blue)

C2 Ultra (Light Blue)

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Prussian Blue

C1

Light Blue

C2 Ultra

Prussian Blue

C1

Light Blue

C2 Ultra

Prussian Blue

C1

Light Blue

C2 Ultra

Prussian Blue

C1

Light Blue

C2 Ultra

Prussian Blue

C1

Light Blue

C2 Ultra

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Picture Quality

Brightness

N/A

N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture

Hisense C1 Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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Hisense C2 Ultra Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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White Light Output

Lock lm

Lock lm

Color Light Output

Lock lm

Lock lm

Brightness Uniformity

Lock%

Lock%

Screen Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

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Native Contrast

N/A

N/A

APL Native Contrast

Hisense C1 APL Native Contrast Sample

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Hisense C2 Ultra APL Native Contrast Sample

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0.1% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

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Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Hisense C1 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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for pictures & test results

Hisense C2 Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rec. 709 xy

Lock%

Lock%

Rec. 709 uv

Lock%

Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Hisense C1 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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for pictures & test results

Hisense C2 Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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Rec. 2020 xy

Lock%

Lock%

Rec. 2020 uv

Lock%

Lock%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Pre White Balance Picture

Hisense C1 Pre White Balance Picture Sample

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for pictures & test results

Hisense C2 Ultra Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Hisense C1 Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hisense C2 Ultra Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Color Picture

Hisense C1 Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hisense C2 Ultra Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE

Lock

Lock

Color dE

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Post White Balance Picture

Hisense C1 Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hisense C2 Ultra Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture

Hisense C1 Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hisense C2 Ultra Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Color Picture

Hisense C1 Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hisense C2 Ultra Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE

Lock

Lock

Color dE

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

White Balance Calibration

Locked

Locked

Color Calibration

Locked

Locked

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

Hisense C1 Style Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Hisense C2 Ultra Style Picture Sample

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for pictures & test results

Imaging Technology

Locked

Locked

Light Source

Locked

Locked

Spectral Power Distribution

Hisense C1 Spectral Power Distribution Sample

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Hisense C2 Ultra Spectral Power Distribution Sample

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Locked

Locked

Focus

Locked

Locked

Keystone

Locked

Locked

Aspect Ratio

Locked

Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio

Lock

Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio

Lock

Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

N/A

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Portability

N/A

N/A

Dimension Picture

Hisense C1 Dimension Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hisense C2 Ultra Dimension Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

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Noise

N/A

N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Hisense C1 Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

SAMPLE

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Hisense C2 Ultra Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness

LockdBA

LockdBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

Hisense C1 Inputs Picture Sample

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Hisense C2 Ultra Inputs Picture Sample

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HDMI

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

Locked

Locked

USB Data Ports

Lock

Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Ethernet Speed

Locked

Locked

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Supported Resolutions

N/A

N/A

Native Resolution

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Locked

Locked

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

Lock

Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock

Lock

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

Lock

1080p @ 60Hz

Lock

Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock

Lock

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

Lock

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

Lock

Lock

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Locked

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

Locked

HLG

Locked

Locked

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

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3D

3D Support

Locked

Locked

Features

Smart Features & Sound

Smart OS

Locked

Locked

Cast Capable

Locked

Locked

Speaker(s)

Locked

Locked

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

Hisense C1 In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hisense C2 Ultra In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Prussian Blue

C1

Light Blue

C2 Ultra

Prussian Blue

C1

Light Blue

C2 Ultra

Prussian Blue

C1

Light Blue

C2 Ultra

Prussian Blue

C1

Light Blue

C2 Ultra

Prussian Blue

C1

Light Blue

C2 Ultra

Hisense C1

Hisense C2 Ultra

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