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Hisense · Laser Mini

Hisense M2 Pro

Optical zoom, full Dolby Vision and 1,300 real ANSI lumens for $1,299.

$1299.00

Overall score 7.5/10

Pros

  • + Optical zoom at this price is unusual and makes placement far more forgiving than digital-only rivals
  • + The complete HDR set including Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which most rivals lack
  • + 1,300 honest ANSI lumens is genuinely usable with some ambient light
  • + HDMI 2.1 with eARC and 3D support

Cons

  • 1,000:1 native contrast means blacks are grey in a dark room
  • VIDAA's app catalogue is thinner than Google TV
  • No battery
  • No 4K/120 for gaming
  • Non-backlit remote

Hisense M2 Pro review: what the specs say

Optical zoom, full Dolby Vision and 1,300 real ANSI lumens for $1,299. At $1,299, Hisense's 2025 model sits in the middle of the range — the projectors we compare run from $499 to $7,999. It scores 7.5/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.

Its strongest showing is Color at 8.5/10 — colour gamut coverage and accuracy out of the box. The weakest is Smart Platform at 6.5/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.

Worth knowing before you buy: 1,000:1 native contrast means blacks are grey in a dark room; and VIDAA's app catalogue is thinner than Google TV. Every specification on this page comes from Hisense's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.

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Full Specifications

ResolutionNative 1920x1080 panel with pixel shifting to place 3840x2160 on screen — not a native 4K panel (0.47-inch DMD with pixel shift)
Brightness1,300 ANSI lumens (independently measured at 1,355)
Light SourceRGB triple laser
Throw Ratio1.00:1 to 1.30:1 with 1.3x optical zoom — standard throw
Contrast Ratio1,000:1 native full on/off; Hisense markets a much higher dynamic figure that is unverified
HDR FormatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision — the full set
Refresh Rate & Input LagNo 4K/120 support; input lag 27ms at 1080p/120 and 38ms at 4K/60
Smart PlatformVIDAA — Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV
Built-in Speakers2x 10W with DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Audio
Lens ShiftNone
Auto SetupAutofocus, auto keystone and Intelligent Wall Colour Adaptation
Light Source Life25000 hrs
ConnectivityHDMI 2.1 with eARC, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
MaterialMetal and plastic body with carry case
Warranty12 months

Compare Hisense M2 Pro With

Cheaper Alternative

LG CineBeam Q (HU710PB) — $999.00

Premium Alternative

XGIMI Horizon 20 — $1699.00