Optoma UHZ36 vs Hisense M2 Pro: Which Projector Is Better?

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Updated Feb 24, 2026 08:23 PM

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Our Verdict

Hisense M2 Pro

Optoma UHZ36

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Variants

M2 Pro (Gray)

UHZ36 (Black)

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Gray

M2 Pro

Black

UHZ36

Gray

M2 Pro

Black

UHZ36

Gray

M2 Pro

Black

UHZ36

Gray

M2 Pro

Hisense

Black

UHZ36

Optoma

Gray

M2 Pro

Black

UHZ36

Main Differences for

Movies

Threshold

0.10

Movies

7.9

0.0

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Movies

7.9

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Gaming

7.8

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Brightness

6.8

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Contrast

7.9

0.0

Picture Quality

Brightness

6.8

N/A

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White Light Output

755 lm

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Color Light Output

733 lm

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Brightness Uniformity

98%

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Screen Brightness

87 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

7.9

N/A

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0.1% APL Native Contrast

1,332 : 1

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0.5% APL Native Contrast

1,322 : 1

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1% APL Native Contrast

1,313 : 1

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5% APL Native Contrast

1,179 : 1

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10% APL Native Contrast

1,036 : 1

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15% APL Native Contrast

934 : 1

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25% APL Native Contrast

777 : 1

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50% APL Native Contrast

542 : 1

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Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

1,327 : 1

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Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

3,751 : 1

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

8.7

N/A

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White Balance dE

2.17

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Color dE

1.45

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Gamma

2.08

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Color Temperature

6,576 K

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Picture Mode

FILMMAKER MODE

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Warm2

Locked

Gamma Setting

2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

9.3

N/A

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White Balance dE

0.79

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Color dE

1.20

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Gamma

2.19

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Color Temperature

6,361 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

99.97%

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Rec. 709 uv

99.90%

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Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Rec. 2020 xy

95.75%

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Rec. 2020 uv

96.89%

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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

1.00

Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio

1.30

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Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

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Portability

6.5

N/A

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Height

8.9" (22.5 cm)

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Width

8.5" (21.7 cm)

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Depth

7.6" (19.2 cm)

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Weight

7.6 lbs (3.4 kg)

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Noise

7.5

N/A

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49.7dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

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HDMI

1 (HDMI 2.1)

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

48Gbps

Locked

USB Data Ports

Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Wi-Fi

Yes

Locked

Ethernet Speed

No Ethernet

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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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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Locked

Input Lag

7.5

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

17.8

Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

139.0

Lock

4k @ 120Hz

12.8

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

17.1

Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

126.0

Lock

1080p @ 120Hz

12.5

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

5.2

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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

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

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3D

3D Support

Yes

Locked

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Features

Smart Features & Sound

Smart OS

Android (VIDAA)

Locked

Cast Capable

Yes

Locked

Speaker(s)

Yes

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In The Box

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M2 Pro

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UHZ36

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M2 Pro

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UHZ36

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M2 Pro

Black

UHZ36

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M2 Pro

Hisense

Black

UHZ36

Optoma

Gray

M2 Pro

Black

UHZ36