Hisense C2 Ultra vs Valerion VisionMaster Max

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Hisense C2 Ultra
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Our Verdict

Hisense C2 Ultra

Valerion VisionMaster Max

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Variants

  • C2 Ultra (Light Blue)
  • VisionMaster Max (Black)

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 
 

8.4
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.6
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

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White Light Output 
 

2,138 lm
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Color Light Output 
 

2,121 lm
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Brightness Uniformity 
 

96%
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Screen Brightness 
 

255 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

7.9
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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,062 : 1
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5% APL Native Contrast 
 

729 : 1
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10% APL Native Contrast 
 

520 : 1
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15% APL Native Contrast 
 

400 : 1
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25% APL Native Contrast 
 

260 : 1
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50% APL Native Contrast 
 

135 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.9
N/A

Pre White Balance Picture 
 

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Pre Color Picture 
 

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White Balance dE 
 

3.36
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Color dE 
 

1.62
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Gamma 
 

2.18
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Color Temperature 
 

6,895 K
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Picture Mode 
 

FILMMAKER MODE
Locked

Color Temp Setting 
 

Warm1
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

9.1
N/A

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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White Balance dE 
 

1.46
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Color dE 
 

0.97
Lock

Gamma 
 

2.20
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

6,545 K
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White Balance Calibration 
 

20 point
Locked

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Locked

Picture Mode 
 

FILMMAKER MODE
Locked
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Color Gamut 
 

9.8
N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

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Rec. 709 xy 
 

99.55%
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Rec. 709 uv 
 

105.36%
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Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

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Rec. 2020 xy 
 

95.87%
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Rec. 2020 uv 
 

98.71%
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture 
 

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Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
Locked

Light Source 
 

Laser
Locked

Spectral Power Distribution 
 

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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Motorized
Locked

Focus 
 

Auto Focus
Locked

Keystone 
 

Auto Keystone
Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

0.90
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.50
Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
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Portability 
 

6.0
N/A

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Height  

11.0" (28.0 cm)
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Width  

9.4" (24.0 cm)
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Depth  

9.8" (25.0 cm)
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Weight 
 

14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
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Noise 
 

7.0
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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

52.8dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

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HDMI 
 

2 (2x HDMI 2.1)
Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

48Gbps
Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

2
Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm  

1
Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
Locked

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Locked

Ethernet Speed  

100Mbps
Locked

Supported Resolutions 
 

9.8
N/A

Native Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Locked

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Scaled
Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled (Forced)
Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Scaled
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

240 Hz
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Input Lag 
 

7.4
N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

17.9
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4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

151.9
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4k @ 120Hz 
 

12.5
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1080p @ 60Hz 
 

16.8
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1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

49.1
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1080p @ 120Hz 
 

12.8
Lock

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

7.2
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Locked

HDR10+ 
 

Yes
Locked

Dolby Vision 
 

Yes
Locked

HLG 
 

Yes
Locked

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Yes
Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Yes
Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Yes
Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Yes
Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

7.1
Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
Locked
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3D  

3D Support 
 

Yes
Locked
Features

Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android (VIDAA)
Locked

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Locked

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Locked
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In The Box 
 

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C2 Ultra
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VisionMaster Max
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C2 Ultra
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C2 Ultra
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Hisense C2 Ultra

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