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Many are cutting down on screentime, choosing to be present rather than mindlessly scrolling. However, streaming classic movies, watching documentaries, or rewatching favorite shows remains outside this digital detox. As a result, TVs are still essential, but nowadays, you aren’t tied to a fixed screen on a wall. There are excellent projectors with impressive displays that are portable or easy to transport to a friend’s house.
Hisense offers some of the best TVs, combining quality with affordability. Their projector lineup has expanded in recent years. After testing the Hisense M2 Pro 4K projector, its display quality, portability, 200-inch screen capability, and daylight brightness have impressed me. While not perfect, I’ll host movie nights as no one else I know has this level of technology.
Highlights on the Hisense M2 Pro 4K projector
Projectors typically come in laser or non-laser options. Non-laser models are cheaper, using LED tech, but for the sharpest and brightest colors, choose a laser projector. The Hisense M2 Pro boasts a 4K display with a triple-laser RGB light source.
I’ve tested the projector with a 100-inch screen, feeling like a teacher every time I set it up. However, even without a screen, Hisense claims it adapts to projection surfaces, offering accurate color reproduction, potentially just using a living room wall.
Specs:
- Size: 7.6 in. x 8.6 in. x 9.1 in.
- Weight: 8.6 pounds
- Rated brightness: 1,300 ANSI lumens
- Light source: R+G+B triple laser
- Laser life: 25,000 hours
- Warranty: 1 year limited warranty
A gaming-worthy projector
Have you experienced Rainbow Road on a 200-inch display? The Hisense M2 Pro offers a fun experience for gaming, supporting a 240Hz refresh rate with a low input lag of 12 milliseconds, making it superior to TVs with just a 120Hz rate.
The Hisense M2 Pro is not afraid of daylight
A typical projector might struggle in daylight, but not the Hisense M2 Pro. I watched shows easily in the afternoon without needing blackout curtains. With a brightness rating of 1,300 ANSI lumens, despite there being brighter models, the M2 Pro performed well during winter months, although bright summer days and fast-paced content might pose challenges.
You (and your projector) can get an invite to every movie night and binge session
The Hisense M2 Pro is versatile and easy to transport, weighing nearly nine pounds and fitting in a handy carrying case. It’s convenient to move from room to room and is ideal for taking to friends, on trips, or outdoors for a movie night. It includes Hisense’s Smart TV Vidaa OS for app organization, with options for connecting a Google Streamer or Fire TV Stick via HDMI or using a USB-A port for content from a thumb drive.
A downside is it requires a power brick for charging, missing the convenience of a USB-C cable or built-in battery.
Oboard sound is impressive for a portable projector
Sound quality can be an issue for portable projectors, but the Hisense M2 Pro stands out with its dual 10-watt speakers supporting Dolby Digital and DTS Virtual:X. It also functions as a Bluetooth speaker, although not the best I’ve heard, it suffices for casual use.
Is the Hisense M2 Pro projector worth it?
I recommend the Hisense M2 Pro for those wanting to transition from traditional TVs to projectors. Its 4K triple laser display, built-in stand, and decent speakers are worthwhile. Adapting to the auto-focus and keystoning process is minor next to the trade-off of having a diverse display size up to 200 inches. The competitive price of $1,300 is appealing for a laser 4K projector, but ensure you have space for a minimum 65-inch display, or the screen could appear blurred.