Hisense C2 Ultra vs PT1

Which Projector Is Better?

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Hisense C2 Ultra
Hisense PT1

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Updated Jan 21, 2026 08:27 PM

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Our Verdict

Hisense C2 Ultra

Hisense PT1

The Hisense C2 Ultra is better than the Hisense PT1. The C2 Ultra is smaller, has a swivel stand for easier placement, is way brighter, and is also more accurate right out of the box. In turn, the PT1 has better contrast in dark scenes, although the C2 Ultra is better with bright content. The real kicker is gaming, as the C2 Ultra's input lag is significantly lower at 60Hz, making it far better for console gaming. It's also a bit lower at 120Hz. The PT1 does have the edge at 240Hz, making it a slightly better choice for PC gamers. The PT1 is a UST unit while the C2 Ultra is an ST unit, so the PT1 can live much closer to the screen than the C2 Ultra can; so consider your room placement when choosing.

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Variants

  • C2 Ultra (Light Blue)
  • PT1 (Black)

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Light Blue
C2 Ultra
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Black
PT1
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C2 Ultra
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PT1
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C2 Ultra
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C2 Ultra
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PT1
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C2 Ultra
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PT1
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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 
 

8.6
7.8

Brightness 
 

8.7
7.4

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.9
5.4

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.7
7.4

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Brightness Measurement Picture
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Hisense PT1 Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,848 lm
1,056 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,979 lm
1,055 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

98%
97%

Screen Brightness 
 

213 cd/m²
122 cd/m²
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Native Contrast 
 

8.2
8.5

APL Native Contrast  

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Hisense C2 Ultra APL Native Contrast
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Hisense PT1 APL Native Contrast

0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,494 : 1
2,351 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,491 : 1
2,228 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,471 : 1
2,156 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,342 : 1
1,541 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,203 : 1
1,141 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,093 : 1
906 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

913 : 1
628 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

642 : 1
362 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

1,522 : 1
2,502 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

12,118 : 1
5,878 : 1
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Color Gamut 
 

9.8
9.8

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Compare High-Res
Hisense PT1 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

99.55%
102.18%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

105.36%
100.00%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
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Hisense PT1 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

95.87%
95.81%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

98.71%
97.38%
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.9
5.4

Pre White Balance Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Pre White Balance Picture
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Hisense PT1 Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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Hisense PT1 Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Pre Color Picture
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Hisense PT1 Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.36
7.47

Color dE 
 

1.62
3.26

Gamma 
 

2.18
2.28

Color Temperature 
 

6,895 K
7,209 K

Picture Mode 
 

FILMMAKER MODE
FILMMAKER MODE

Color Temp Setting 
 

Warm1
Warm1

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
2.2
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

9.1
9.5

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Post White Balance Picture
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Hisense PT1 Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Post Gamma Curve Picture
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Hisense PT1 Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Post Color Picture
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Hisense PT1 Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

1.46
0.56

Color dE 
 

0.97
0.65

Gamma 
 

2.20
2.19

Color Temperature 
 

6,545 K
6,560 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

20 point
20 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

FILMMAKER MODE
FILMMAKER MODE
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Style Picture
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Hisense PT1 Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
Laser

Spectral Power Distribution 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Spectral Power Distribution
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Hisense PT1 Spectral Power Distribution
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Motorized
No

Focus 
 

Auto Focus
Manual Focus

Keystone 
 

Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

0.90
0.20

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.50
0.20

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

6.0
4.5

Dimension Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Dimension Picture
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Hisense PT1 Dimension Picture

Height  

11.0" (28.0 cm)
4.9" (12.5 cm)

Width  

9.4" (24.0 cm)
20.6" (52.2 cm)

Depth  

9.8" (25.0 cm)
11.1" (28.3 cm)

Weight 
 

14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
15.7 lbs (7.1 kg)
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Noise 
 

7.0
7.6

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

52.8dBA
49.4dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Inputs Picture
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Hisense PT1 Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

2 (2x HDMI 2.1)
3 (1x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

48Gbps
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 
 

9.8
9.8

Native Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Scaled
Scaled

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled (Forced)
Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Scaled
Scaled

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

240 Hz
240 Hz
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Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

No
No

Input Lag 
 

7.4
6.2

4k @ 60Hz 
 

17.9
30.3

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

151.9
140.8

4k @ 120Hz 
 

12.5
14.2

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

16.8
22.5

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

49.1
140.7

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

12.8
13.3

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

7.2
5.9
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ 
 

Yes
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) 
 

7.1
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 
 

Yes
Yes
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Features

Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android (VIDAA)
Android

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra In The Box Picture
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Hisense PT1 In The Box Picture
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Light Blue
C2 Ultra
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Black
PT1
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C2 Ultra
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C2 Ultra
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PT1
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C2 Ultra
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Black
PT1
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Light Blue
C2 Ultra
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Black
PT1
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