{"id":8373,"date":"2026-04-14T13:56:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:56:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:56:01","slug":"clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Clever and Compact 4K Home Cinema: Hisense M2 Pro Projector Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"htmlInsert_html-insert-wrapper__tbN37\">\n<p>  <title>Dropdown Menu<\/title><\/p>\n<div class=\"empire-container\">\n<div class=\"empire-logo-col\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review.webp\" alt=\"Empire Online Logo\" class=\"empire-logo\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"empire-center-col\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"empire-dropdown-label\">Jump to a section:<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"empire-select-wrap\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p><em>We believe in genuine research and hands-on testing. If you do too,<\/em>&nbsp;click here to add Empire as a preferred source on Google<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>The lights are dimmed and you settle into your seat ready for some big-screen action. But there&#8217;s no queue for expensive popcorn,&nbsp;no trailers, no strangers rustling sweet wrappers or talking through the title sequence. And the screen? It&#8217;s filling an entire wall. Welcome to your living room, and the increasingly attainable world of high-end 4K home cinema projectors \u2013 this time courtesy of the Hisense M2 Pro.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Hisense lists this product as a smart mini projector \u2013 at its largest just 23 centimetres high. While some other mini projectors will be even more diminutive, consider the high-end tech crammed inside this M2 Pro \u2013 something of a miracle for its size. Triple lasers, optical zoom, AI picture enhancements, AI auto-setup, built-in speakers with DTS Virtual X sound, and more. It&#8217;ll even throw out a 200-inch image if you need it to, all in glorious 4K with 1300 ANSI lumens of brightness. On paper it certainly seems to be worthy of its &#8216;smart mini&#8217; epithet and multiple accolades as one of the best projectors under \u00a31000.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector and popcorn on a table - projecting Death Star from Star Wars\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The M2 Pro doesn&#8217;t need as many lasers as the Death Star, thankfully.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Hisense is no newcomer to entertainment hardware. The brand has a well-deserved reputation for excellent smart TVs, from budget sets to award-winning 65-inch TVs and larger. The brand also has an enviable line-up of soundbars and laser projectors, including high-end ultra\u2011short\u2011throw variety. However, set alongside these staple offerings, the M2 Pro is much less of a&nbsp;lounge fixture, instead offering a tonne of flexibility. This is a 4K laser projector that you can easily stow away if you need to, ready to be placed on a coffee table, shelf or move between rooms at a moment&#8217;s notice. Sounds great \u2013 but does it have what it takes to deliver a truly cinematic experience?<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, the M2 Pro is a 4K UHD DLP projector with a triple\u2011laser light source, rated at up to 1,300 ANSI lumens. It supports HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision \u2013 a rarity in this category. Throw in automatic keystone correction, autofocus, obstacle avoidance, integrated speakers and a VIDAA smart platform, and this reads like a projector that&#8217;s ready for anything.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Most lifestyle and budget projectors prioritise portability over performance, but we couldn&#8217;t wait to see if the M2 Pro hit the sweet spot between price, usability and genuine home cinema performance. With our 120-inch screen lowered into place and the Hisense fired-up, we grabbed our popcorn and hit play on some 4K goodness.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<section class=\"productCard_product___nKN7\" id=\"hisense-4k-laser-projector-m2-pro\" data-test=\"product-card\">\n<div class=\"title_product-title__bNbda  title_is-bold__U5IEZ\">\n<h4 class=\"title_product-title__subtitle__YYWaP\" data-test=\"product-card-title\">\n<p>Researched &amp; recommended<\/p>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"productCard_product-section__CCi1H\">\n<div class=\"productCard_product-rating___qKAD\"><span>Expert rating:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"productCard_product-cta-wrapper__K85vj\">\n<div class=\"image_product-image__GFJg6\" data-test=\"product-card-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense 4K Laser Projector M2TUK Pro\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-1.jpg\" \/><span class=\"image_product-image__credits__h2zGo\">Hisense <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"priceAction_product__cta-stacked__u_Z8P \">\n<div class=\"priceAction_price-action__fUzjF \" data-test=\"product-card-price-action\">\n<div class=\"priceAction_product-price__ZGSOG \">\n<p>Price: <span data-test=\"product-card-price\">\u00a3939.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"productCardProductListings_product-listings__wrapper__u910s\">\n<p>Alternative retailers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"description_description__Ctbo2\" data-test=\"product-card-description\">\n<p>The Hisense 4K Laser Projector M2 Pro does more than just tick the right boxes \u2013 it delivers the best all-round package for home cinema fans. This one stands out from the crowd thanks to its triple laser, 1300 ANSI lumens, DTS Virtual X and a pair of built-in 10-watt speakers, and an incredible 65 to 200 inch projection size.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab_tabs__J7Hhw\">\n<p><button class=\"tab_tabs__button__MFz9I tab_tabs__button--active__RiUrx\">Pros &amp; Cons<\/button><button class=\"tab_tabs__button__MFz9I\">Ratings<\/button><button class=\"tab_tabs__button__MFz9I\">Specifications<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"tab_tabs__content__BX46T\">\n<div class=\"tab_tab-content--active__e0AOe\">\n<div class=\"tabControl_product__padding__K9f26\" data-test=\"product-card-tab-pros-cons\">\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"tabControl_product__tab-pros-title__VlazI\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"tabControl_product__tab__HnK2a\">\n<li>Compact and well-designed unit capable of a massive 65-200-inch projection range<\/li>\n<li>Solid 4K clarity and good brightness and contrast in rooms with well-controlled lighting<\/li>\n<li>Dolby Vision and HDR10 colour with lots of picture enhancements and customisation<\/li>\n<li>Triple laser system with Dolby Vision delivers superior colour and detail over single laser and lamp-based projectors<\/li>\n<li>VIDAA OS TV and voice assistant make this a compact and capable streamer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"tabControl_product__tab-cons-title__VvLIn\">Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"tabControl_product__tab__HnK2a\">\n<li>Slightly limited inputs restrict ability to attach multiple accessories at once<\/li>\n<li>Not quite bright enough for rooms with ambient sunlight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab_tab-content--hidden__ItbrO\">\n<div class=\"tabControl_product__padding__K9f26\" data-test=\"product-card-tab-ratings\">\n<ul class=\"tabControl_product__ratings___2YHh\">\n<li class=\"tabControl_product__ratings-item__hE0ec\">\n<p>Design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"tabControl_product__ratings-item__hE0ec\">\n<p>Build<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"tabControl_product__ratings-item__hE0ec\">\n<p>Performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"tabControl_product__ratings-item__hE0ec\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"tabControl_product__ratings-item__hE0ec\">\n<p>Value<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab_tab-content--hidden__ItbrO\">\n<table class=\"tabControl_product__tab-spec-table__yq8N1\" cellspacing=\"0\" data-test=\"product-card-tab-specifications\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Resolution<\/td>\n<td>3840\u202f\u00d7\u202f2160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Brightness<\/td>\n<td>1300 ANSI\u202flumens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum image size<\/td>\n<td>200 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Refresh rate<\/td>\n<td>60 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Audio<\/td>\n<td>Dual 10\u202fW speakers &#8211; DTS Virtual X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDR support<\/td>\n<td>HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Smart features<\/td>\n<td>VIDAA OS Vidaa Voice Assistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Connectivity<\/td>\n<td>1\u202f\u00d7\u202fHDMI, 1\u202fUSB\u20113.0, Wi\u2011Fi, Bluetooth 5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>23\u202fcm\u202f\u00d7\u202f19.3\u202fcm\u202f\u00d7\u202f21.8\u202fcm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>3.9\u202fkg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal_slider-modal__IgMq9 modal_closed__3d6IH\">\n<div class=\"modal_slider-modal-main__4haeP\">\n<div class=\"modalContent_product-card-modal__2j3Ak\"><button class=\"modalContent_product-card-modal-close__kY8C7\" title=\"Close\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"modalContent_product-card-modal-main-image__WBEeX\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense 4K Laser Projector M2TUK Pro\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-1.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"modalContent_secondary-image-carousel__EfJcL modalContent_secondary-image-carousel--modal__WZ0rs\">\n<div class=\"swiper modalContent_swiper__MYNqR\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><button class=\"modalContent_secondary-image-carousel-image-button__ydFz3 modalContent_secondary-image-carousel-image-button--active__3toVn\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense 4K Laser Projector M2TUK Pro\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-1.jpg\" \/><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button aria-label=\"previous\" class=\"swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow__HiTYa swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow--prev__XWfHa\"><\/button><button aria-label=\"next\" class=\"swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow__HiTYa swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow--next__PVRUB\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"priceAction_product__cta-row__BJrUC priceAction_miniPriceAction__b4WCC\">\n<div class=\"priceAction_price-action__fUzjF priceAction_miniPriceAction__b4WCC\" data-test=\"product-card-price-action\">\n<div class=\"priceAction_product-price__ZGSOG priceAction_miniPriceAction__b4WCC\">\n<p>Price: <span data-test=\"product-card-price\">\u00a3939.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>First impressions of the Hisense M2 Pro projector<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector and carry case\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Hisense M2 Pro is solid enough but still comes with a sturdy case.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>The M2 Pro comes in a sturdy crate-like case similar to other high\u2011end models. Inside lies a more compact projector than some of the promo photos might suggest. Lifting it out of the box, this isn&#8217;t style over substance either, there&#8217;s real build quality here. There&#8217;s a strength and rigidity to this, including the integrated stand, a feature we love to see in any projector. However, this one isn&#8217;t just the flip-out kick-stand we see in some others. The M2 Pro offers a massive 360-degree tilt range, which means it can be used for ceilings. Placing it onto a side-table we tilted it toward our screen, the function-led design, neat footprint and large well-integrated lens giving it something of an expectant look \u2013 perched on its stand, this wouldn&#8217;t look out of place as a background character in a cantina full of droids.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector and remote on a table in a lounge\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Design and build<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Looking closer at the M2 Pro, Hisense has delivered a softly-curved cuboid machine with a large lens, side and rear ventilation, and a small handful of inputs. We&#8217;ll be checking fan noise levels and control options later. Function aside, we think this fulfils the lifestyle aesthetic too, thanks to the satin-metallic finish and machined grilles on either side that vent the audio from a pair of built-in speakers. This has clearly been designed to be handled often, set up quickly and enjoyed as a piece of high-tech d\u00e9cor. All said, we think this looks and feels like something you&#8217;ll be proud to have on display as part of your home entertainment setup \u2013 much like the Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 we reviewed (albeit two-thirds the size and without quite as much chrome bling).<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector on a table in a lounge - side view\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-4.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The M2 Pro has cleanly-machined side grilles for audio and cooling.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned when we unboxed this projector, the M2 Pro is noticeably more compact than many traditional home cinema projectors, measuring roughly 19 centimetres square and 23 high. It weighs a reassuring 3.9 kilograms too, making it heavy enough to inspire confidence, but light enough to pack up and carry with one hand.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>As good as the integrated stand is, the underside includes a standard threaded tripod mount which you can also use for installation on the ceiling. While we love the uncluttered look of a ceiling-mounted projector, this Hisense has clearly been designed to be easily moved. With flexible placement being one of its major strengths, we think a ceiling mount would remove some of that instant portability.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector on a table in a lounge - tilted upward, and underside mount\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-5.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hisense has thought of everything \u2013 including ceiling mounting.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the inside story?<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>The DLP chip here delivers a true 4K (3840 x 2160) image. This is also a triple-laser model, meaning it has separate red, green and blue lasers for superior colour performance without the dreaded &#8216;rainbow effect&#8217; (the rainbow-like colour-fringing seen with single-laser or traditional lamp-based versions). It&#8217;s also better when it comes to colour performance, which is next on our spec rundown.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Hisense has HDR10 and Dolby Vision support \u2013 the latter being a gold standard when it comes to High Dynamic Range (aka a palette of over a billion colours). It also claims colour coverage at 100 per cent of the BT.2020 colour space, all of which adds up to more vibrant colours and realistic tones for your movies, shows and games. We&#8217;ll have one eye on colour performance when we do our test viewings later.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Controls<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>As with many compact projectors, onboard controls and inputs are minimal, arranged in a short row on the back. The only control is a multi-function power button that, once the unit is booted-up, cycles through basic options like source select, volume control, and of course power. The real work is done with the remote control.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h3>Remote control<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>We like a solid remote with a metal casing, and this one doesn&#8217;t disappoint. It&#8217;s slim and responsive, too. Wearing our nitpicking hat for a moment, while we like the dark grey metallic colour Hisense chose for this, it&#8217;s a little incongruous when placed next to the bright silver shell of the projector itself. It&#8217;s not backlit either \u2013 a long-standing gripe of ours when it comes to projectors at all budgets. As it is, unlike more palm-sized offerings, this remote is long and weighty enough to avoid getting lost in a darkened room on movie night.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector top with remote control\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-6.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>The layout is familiar, as most brands borrow from each other in this area. You get the usual uppermost directional navigation wheel, flanked by power, input selection, voice control, settings and a Home button. They&#8217;re clearly marked too, helping to avoid confusion in dimly-lit rooms. Returning to that voice control button for a moment, we&#8217;ll be testing how well that works with Hisense&#8217;s VIDAA smart platform when searching for our favourite content later.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h3>Inputs and connectivity<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning on plugging a Blu-ray player, a console and a digital media player into this projector at the same time you&#8217;re going to have to get used to juggling cables instead. This is no great surprise, given that the majority of compact projectors only provide one HDMI input, but our guide to the best 4K projectors features the Hisense 4K C2TUK and the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE \u2013 both of which provide two HDMI ports (one with eARC) for around the same price as the M2 Pro. It&#8217;s far from a deal-breaker, but we&#8217;d love to see Hisense squeeze one more HDMI input into the spec in a future version \u2013 if only to let us quickly plug a mini games console into the back while keeping our soundbar hooked up.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector rear inputs\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-7.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rear ports are few so an extra long HDMI cable is your friend.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere you do get a USB 3.0 port for convenient playback from external drives, but that&#8217;s it for physical connectivity. Thankfully, given the limited port options, screen-sharing and Airplay 2 support are fast and easy ways to cast from mobile devices, but we&#8217;ll be focussing on streaming for our testing. Wireless methods are really the focus here, and we&#8217;ll be connecting it to our home network as we set things up.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Setting up the Hisense M2 Pro<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Although we&#8217;d be doing the majority of our testing using streaming content and the projector&#8217;s built-in sound system, we connected the M2 Pro to a Dolby Atmos soundbar via the HDMI eARC port, using the bar as a hub for an Xbox Series X and 4K Blu\u2011ray player. The projector&#8217;s VIDAA OS lets you toggle the audio output between internal speakers and HDMI eARC easily too, which avoids having to unplug anything depending on your needs. As with any projector setup, cable length planning is crucial, and we&#8217;re using a&nbsp;five metre Southlight HDMI 2.1 Cable&nbsp;for neat cable-routing to the M2 Pro.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h3>Screen on<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Our screen is the affordable VonHaus 100-inch projector screen \u2013 it&#8217;s a 16:9 projection screen to match the projector&#8217;s native aspect ratio, which should also help with the auto-keystoning and screen detection features.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"HIsense M2 Pro projector auto setup projected onto a screen\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-8.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Auto screen setup and final tweaks were a breeze.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Powering on for the first time, the M2 Pro instantly performed its &#8216;AutoMagic AI&#8217; \u2013 one of the fastest auto-screen setups we&#8217;ve seen. It snapped the projection to the 100-inch screen and focussed it within seconds. That speed it partly down to the 1.3x optical zoom lens with its 1.0-1.3 throw ratio \u2013 firmly ticking the convenience box for the Hisense compared to fixed-lens models. The result? Our best guess placement (roughly centred around 2.5 metres from the screen) didn&#8217;t require any shuffling to get the right fit. That said, as with all projector brands, auto-screen detection and automatic keystoning always needs a small tweak to get it absolutely pixel perfect \u2013 no great hurdle, thanks to the simple manual adjustment feature.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector lens\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-9.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The M2 Pro&#8217;s messaging is discrete but clear: Cinema On The Move.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h3>Bright enough?<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>At 1300 ANSI lumens, the M2 Pro is better than average in the world of compact projectors, but it&#8217;s not going to be a TV replacement for those viewing in the daytime or in well-lit rooms. We set up this Hisense in a room with a large window opposite on an overcast afternoon and it was definitely time to draw the curtains. That said, by the early evening with the sun on its way down we could comfortably watch our screen with the curtains open. It was also perfectly watchable at night in a room with low-medium ambient light \u2013 a definite step-up from less powerful compact beamers.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Operating system, menus and apps<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector and popcorn on a table - projecting Android TV home page with Invincible\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-10.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The home screen is cleanly designed and snappy.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Connecting to Wi-Fi fast and seamless, and creating a free VIDAA account via an on-screen QR code was simple, and essential for building up your tailored content recommendations and using the optional VIDAA app for mobile control.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>The VIDAA U9 OS here is snappy and easy to navigate, with a layout is similar to Google TV. Re-ordering the pre-populated app list on the home screen is as simple as holding down a button and moving the icon. Finding new apps from the store is equally slick.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h3>App selection<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>The out of the box app selection on the home page is huge, and clicking on them triggers an instant download. We found our favourites quickly, from Netflix and Amazon Prime to Paramount+ and YouTube. It&#8217;s also refreshing to see Freely included here, which (for those who are new to it) provides a one-stop-shop for all free digital terrestrial channels like BBC, ITV and Channel 4. That means you don&#8217;t need to navigate between separate apps to watch live or on demand TV, instead using a traditional electronic programme guide and channel icons to get around. And the aforementioned remote control voice search worked very well, even when we mumbled &#8220;The X-Files season three&#8221; into it \u2013 ideal for anyone who dislikes those fiddly on-screen keyboards.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h3>Menus and settings<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector picture and sound menus\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-11.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The VIDAA OS menus offer handy picture and sound options.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Those familiar with the deep-end of TV menus will find all of the usual brightness, contrast and colour modes, picture presets like Standard, Cinema, Game and Filmmaker Mode and so on. We&#8217;re huge fans of the latter, as its the setting that will defeat any unwanted artificial enhancements (like motion smoothing and overzealous sharpening filters) to deliver an image the way the filmmakers intended and at the original unadulterated frame rate. The same goes for Game mode to instantly reduce input lag and give graphics extra brightness and punch. We&#8217;ll be putting all of that to the test later. As for audio there&#8217;s the usual range of audio EQ presets \u2013 like Theater, Enhanced, Music, Late Night and Speech.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"htmlInsert_html-insert-wrapper__tbN37\">\n<p>  <title>Red Box H3 &#8211; Corrected<\/title><\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"red-box-h3\">A note on motion enhancement<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Motion smoothing is present and adjustable, but as for most film and TV viewing, we prefer to disable it (as well as dialling-down the sharpening and noise-reduction filters to either off or &#8216;low&#8217;). With motion enhancement and excessive sharpening and noise reduction left on, 24 frames-per-second movies can take on that overly glossy &#8216;soap opera effect&#8217; and eliminate detail along the way \u2013 including any authentic film grain.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h3>Extra features<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector clarity and motion menus\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-12.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some of the advanced features \u2013 and one to switch off&#8230;<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Digging deeper, anyone who&#8217;s tinkered with projectors will recognise some of the extra modes on offer here. Laser brightness can be adjusted, as can colour temperature, individual colour balance and other projector-centric features like Super Resolution, Dark Detail, AI Picture Adjustment, and Dynamic Tone Mapping for optimising HDR content. We particularly like being able to set all of these options per-source too, making switching between devices and sources simple when it comes to image quality.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Performance test: Movies<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) \u2013 4K Blu-ray, HDR10, Dolby Atmos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Star Wars Episode IV scenes on the Hisense M2 Pro projector\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-13.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Artoo-Detoo, is is you, it is you!<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>A great test for the Hisense&#8217;s brightness, contrast and extended HDR10 colour range, we returned to Tatooine, jumped into the landspeeder and headed straight for Mos Eisley. Not only would this give us a great view of the blue skies and sandy dunes of this planet, we&#8217;d also delve into the murky shadows of the cantina \u2013 not to mention the Jawa&#8217;s unnerving collection of droid parts in the depths of their Sandcrawler. Given its sci-fi looks, the M2 Pro may well have been quaking on its stand at the sight of R2 submerged in a pile of junk.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>The result was just what we&#8217;d hoped for \u2013 excellent tonal range thanks to HDR, especially in brighter scenes, and offering plenty of well-defined shadow detail elsewhere. Atmos sound really only made proper sense once routed out to our soundbar, but the internal speakers did an admirable job here.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Predator Badlands (2026) &#8211; 4K Blu-ray, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Predator Badlands scenes on the Hisense M2 Pro projector\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-14.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You won&#8217;t need Predator night vision to see during darker scenes.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>An apt choice for testing this projector&#8217;s shadow detail and contrast levels, we fully expected the extended colour accuracy of Dolby Vision to bring out subtleties in those dark corners of our favourite Yautja&#8217;s ship in <em>Predator Badlands<\/em>. Sure enough, the immersion-breaking colour banding we see on lesser projectors was banished by the M2 Pro&#8217;s skill set \u2013 especially with the flickering firelight and shadowy skies of the campsite scene. Spatial sound courtesy of Atmos is of course a tad more expansive than normal 5,1 or stereo via the Hisense&#8217;s internal speakers, but our soundbar was needed once again to bring out the true depth of the soundtrack here.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Performance test: TV shows<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Memory of a Killer: &#8216;Dr. Parks&#8217;<\/em> (2026) \u2013 Amazon Prime, Full-HD, SDR, 5.1 surround sound<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Memory Of a Killer scenes on the Hisense M2 Pro projector\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-15.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Amazon Prime locks its 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos content behind its premium subscription, which is fine for us \u2013 as we&#8217;re going to see how well the M2 Pro&#8217;s AI upscaling works \u2013 both the 4K uptick in resolution and the intelligent conversion to HDR colour. Watching Patrick Dempsey&#8217;s Angelo undergo treatment under clinical hospital lighting sharply intercut with sepia-toned flashbacks from his fractured mind showed off both the auto HDR and upscaling of the Hisense, with very little to complain about given the relatively quality of the source.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Audio performance was particularly strong, the twin internal speakers lending themselves very well to the 5.1 soundtrack here, with the Enhanced audio mode delivering a wide sound field and clear, well-positioned dialogue.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The Invaders<\/em> (1967) \u2013 Freely App \u2013 Legend TV, Standard Definition, Stereo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Invaders: Inquisition scenes on the Hisense M2 Pro projector with and without optimisation\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-16.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Standard definition scaled up and improved, with before and after below.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>For those who like streaming older content, we returned to the late sixties and lone crusader David Vincent&#8217;s mission to track down and expose a secret alien invasion, stiff little fingers and all. Broadcast live by the Legend TV channel via the Freely app, the picture was a rather roughly compressed version of Standard Definition (720 x 576). Its original 4:3 ratio was handled well by the Hisense, with no awkward attempts to stretch it to fill its native 16:9 format.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Although we switched off artificial AI clarity enhancements for our other tests, we were able to polish up this episode by adding a little noise reduction and sharpening, and by turning the AI auto optimisation on. Given the limited resolution of the source material, 4K upscaling is just enhancing blocking and artifacts \u2013 so we were happy to be able to enjoy this adventure on a huge screen without being so distracted by the lack of definition. Our screen would dwarf the TV sets this show was originally broadcast to, so the Hisense did an admirable job here.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Performance test: Gaming<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Star Trek: Voyager &#8211; Across the Unknown \u2013 Xbox Series X, 4K, 60Hz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Star Trek Voyager Across The Unknown Xbox game on the Hisense M2 Pro projector\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-17.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>With a latency of roughly 10 milliseconds, this projector isn&#8217;t going to compete with the high-end gaming monitors or high-spec TVs that hardcore competitive gamers seek with latencies as low as 1 millisecond. But any projector (or TV) that offers under 20 milliseconds is going to be great for everyday gamers. The 10 milliseconds here is sharp enough to play everything from First-Person Shooters to racing games like Forza Horizon 5 and still come out on top. But we haven&#8217;t focussed on that here, deciding instead to explore how well the M2 Pro handles highly complex interfaces, high contrast visuals and cinematic cutscenes. This latest <em>Trek<\/em> outing for consoles really put that 4K resolution and 100-inch screen to the test. We were not disappointed, with the larger screen and highly legible text becoming our preferred way to play, all from the comfort of our sofa. It pushed the TV (and even a gaming monitor) into second place, if only for the sheer spectacle and readability on offer.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"htmlInsert_html-insert-wrapper__tbN37\">\n<p>  <title>Red Box H3 &#8211; Corrected<\/title><\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"red-box-h3\">A note for pro gamers<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>While the projector accepts 4K\/60Hz signals and supports auto low latency mode, it does not offer 4K\/120Hz. What you will get is 4K at 60Hz, and up to an amazing 240Hz at 1080p, with input lag as low as 10ms depending on your resolution &#8211; that&#8217;s more than acceptable for console gaming, but perhaps not quite as fast as some pro or serious competitive players might hunger for.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Overall picture quality<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Star Wars Episode IV Death Star firing scene with the Hisense M2 Pro projector in a home cinema\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-18.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bright enough? Yes. To destroy Alderaan? No.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>We did have to play around with the colour space, as it&#8217;s default setting is BT.2020 (a wider colour gamut than regular TV) which we felt was a little overcooked in terms of colour vibrancy. Switching to &#8216;auto&#8217; we tweaked things manually from there, including setting the colour balance to &#8216;warm&#8217; and adjusting the red saturation. With a little patience, we recommend watching your favourite content as you do this, to get things just right.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>And continuing with colour performance, the triple\u2011laser light source of the M2 Pro delivers in spades. Despite needing to tweak things to taste, this projector produces rich and delicate hues without any rainbow artefacts during our testing \u2013 a perfect partner for the HDR support here.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>In our tests we covered Dolby Vision and HDR10\/HDR10+ content, with dynamic tone mapping turned on to further enhance shadow detail and accuracy. In tandem with optional settings like Dark Level Enhancer (that did just what it promised) and bumping the laser brightness up to the 80 per cent mark, we enjoyed bright specular highlights and excellent dark levels \u2013 providing we controlled our room&#8217;s ambient light levels. For evening viewing, this it has more than enough punch for a sharp 4K 100\u2011inch image.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Overall audio performance<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>One thing&#8217;s for sure \u2013 this Hisense is not short on volume. We found we rarely pushed the volume dial higher than he 20 per cent mark for all of our testing. Having selected Theatre Mode for a more expansive sound profile most of the time, plus tweaking the EQ to suit, the audio on offer here is very well rounded, spacious and with very respectable bass \u2013 it&#8217;s perfectly listenable for movies or casual viewing, but pushing the volume beyond 50 per cent resulted in overcooking some of the lower frequencies. That said, it&#8217;s easily on-par with some of the best small soundbars out there.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kong scene with the Hisense M2 Pro projector in a home cinema, and side audio grille\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-19.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The roar of big-screen creatures is probably best enjoyed via a soundbar.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>While the native support for the DTS Virtual: X (faux-spatial surround) format is more than welcome, we do wish that Dolby Atmos support was also onboard. That said, if you&#8217;re going to hook this up to a DTS: X and Atmos soundbar as we did, that&#8217;s not a relevant omission. Those who love their epic blockbusters with cinematic sound to match will definitely want to invest in one of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars for their movie marathons.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h3>Fan noise<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Ventilation is discreet, and in regular use the projector is relatively quiet. In standard and Filmmaker viewing modes, fan noise was low enough to fade into the background \u2013 especially crucial for quiet dialogue scenes. Ramping up brightness settings and so on, or using dynamic mode, did increase the fan noise a little \u2013 but, even sitting less than a metre away from the back of the M2 Pro, this was minimal and didn&#8217;t distract from our entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Who is it for?<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector on a table in a lounge with remote and popcorn\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-20.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>We think that the Hisense M2 Pro is a very well balanced projector for the price \u2013 and for that reason it&#8217;ll suit anyone who wants to make the leap into smart 4K projection. It retains many of the high-end features often seen in premium models, but without having to break into serious home cinema territory wallet-wise. It&#8217;s also an attractive design that will fit into any living room \u2013 compact enough to stow away when needed but flexible enough to set back up again in seconds.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Despite its considerable smarts it&#8217;s not a 24\/7 TV replacement though, and that&#8217;s all down to the brightness on offer. With its 1,300 ANSI lumens, the M2 Pro is best suited to dim environments, with excellent performance in a darkened room. That said, we tested it at early evening and dusk in a room with the curtains open, and it had more than enough brightness to comfortably watch. Again, at this price, you&#8217;ll be hard-pushed to find a compact 4K projector as bright and portable as this one.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Final verdict<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>After more than a week of testing with all of our viewing and gaming, we have to say that this compact little projector is a real trooper. Not only did it give us access to all of our content, whether streaming or from external devices, but it was also fast and intuitive to navigate. It threw that glorious 4K with HDR colour onto our 100-inch screen with the sort of confidence we normally see in slightly pricier models.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector and popcorn on a table - projecting Android TV Amazon Prime App with The Boys\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-21.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Hisense M2 Pro Amazon Prime app.<!-- --> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the only practical limitations though are the brightness level and limited HDMI inputs. That said, its triple lasers and 1300 ANSI lumen rating are better than most for the money. So, while we can always compare it against 4K projectors costing closer to \u00a32000, that&#8217;s not really a fair assessment. As it is, we were super-happy with our evening&#8217;s viewing, the image having plenty of detail, brightness and finesse. We were also impressed with the deeper level of control provided by the settings of the M2 Pro \u2013 especially features like Dark Level Enhancement, HDR Tone Mapping and the multitude of customisable settings. One of our favourite features is also one of the simplest: being able to set the H2 Pro to return to whatever source were watching the next time we powered it up.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of sources, we do wish that the M2 Pro had included a second HDMI 2.1 input, which would have made having our soundbar hooked up at the same time as a game console a little easier. As it was, we were relying on the HDMI input of the soundbar to pass the video signal back up to the projector. Luckily for us the Marshall Heston 120 has low latency HDMI passthrough, otherwise this may have introduced a more problematic issue that a second port on the M2 would avoid.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>All that said, this is primarily a compact smart projector, so we can live without the extra HDMI port. The onboard speaker system is powerful enough for everything, other than serious big-screen blockbusters that demand spatial audio like Dolby Atmos. Hook this up to a surround sound system or even a budget soundbar that supports Atmos and you&#8217;ll have a true home cinema experience on your hands. For avid streamers who like tech that&#8217;s as well designed on the outside as it is on the inside, the Hisense M2 Pro is a plug-and-play dream<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImage_image-container__aklxu block-item\" data-test=\"inline-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hisense M2 Pro projector on a table in a lounge with remote and popcorn\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-22.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p> \u00a9Chris Duffill, Empire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Alternatives to the Hisense M2 Pro 4K projector<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>The Hisense 4K C2TUK and the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE we mentioned earlier are excellent alternatives that sit on either side of the M2 Pro in terms of price. However, they do have a few key differences \u2013 including both having an extra HDMI port.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>The Hisense C2 costs almost \u00a3200 more, but that buys you a slightly more premium look (including a front fabric speaker grille), a 300-inch maximum screen size and, crucially, 700 more lumens than the M2 Pro.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Undercutting the M2 Pro by more than \u00a3100 is the smaller and brighter 1800 ANSI lumen NEBULA Cosmos 4K SE. While that brightness boost is welcome, the lower price and extreme portability of the Cosmos cuts some corners \u2013 notably by using a single (LED enhanced) laser instead of the M2 Pro&#8217;s triple laser system, which means you might see some rainbow effect during fast-moving high-contrast scenes. It also has a higher latency of around 19-20 milliseconds, making it less suitable for serious gaming.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"htmlInsert_html-insert-wrapper__tbN37\">\n<p><title>Projector Comparison: Hisense 4K M2 Pro vs Hisense 4K C2TUK vs Nebula Cosmos 4K SE<\/title><\/p>\n<div class=\"bpbg-table-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"bpbg-table\">\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"4\">Projector Comparison: Hisense 4K M2 Pro vs Hisense 4K C2TUK vs Nebula Cosmos 4K SE<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-row2\">\n<th class=\"col-1\"><\/th>\n<th class=\"col-2\">\n<p>Hisense 4K M2 Pro<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"col-3\">\n<p>Hisense 4K C2TUK<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"col-4\">\n<p>Nebula Cosmos 4K SE<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-data\">\n<td class=\"col-1\"><b>Resolution &amp; Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"col-2\">4K (3840 x 2160)<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-3\">4K (3840 x 2160)<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-4\">4K (3840 x 2160)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-data\">\n<td class=\"col-1\"><b>Brightness &amp; Source<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"col-2\">1300 ANSI\u202flumens, triple laser<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-3\">2000 ANDI lumens, Triple Laser<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-4\">1800 ANSI lumens, Single laser + LED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-data\">\n<td class=\"col-1\"><b>Max Image Size<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"col-2\">200 inches<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-3\">300 inches<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-4\">200 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-data\">\n<td class=\"col-1\"><b>Refresh Rate &amp; Latency<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"col-2\">60 Hz, ~10-12 ms <\/td>\n<td class=\"col-3\">60 Hz, ~5-12 ms<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-4\">60 Hz, ~20 ms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-data\">\n<td class=\"col-1\"><b>Audio<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"col-2\">Dual 10\u202fW speakers, DTS Virtual X<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-3\">Dual 10\u202fW JBL speakers, DTS Virtual X, Dolby Atmos<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-4\">2 x 15W speakers, Dolby Digital Plus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-data\">\n<td class=\"col-1\"><b>HDR Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"col-2\">HDR10, HDR10+ Dolby Vision<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-3\">HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-4\">Dolby Vision, HDR10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-data\">\n<td class=\"col-1\"><b>Smart Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"col-2\">VIDAA OS, Vidaa Voice Assistant<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-3\">VIDAA OS, Vidaa Voice Assistant<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-4\">Google TV (Google Assistant, Chromecast)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-data\">\n<td class=\"col-1\"><b>Connectivity<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"col-2\">HDMI x1, USB 3.0 x1, Wi\u2011Fi, Bluetooth 5.0<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-3\">HDMI eARC x1, HDMI x1, USB 3.0 x2, Optical, LAN, Wi\u2011Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-4\">HDMI 2.0 x2, USB x2, AUX out, Bluetooth, Dual-band Wi-Fi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-data\">\n<td class=\"col-1\"><b>Dimensions (mm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"col-2\">230 x 193 x 218<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-3\">247 x 247 x 254<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-4\">252 x 170 x 176<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-data\">\n<td class=\"col-1\"><b>Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td class=\"col-2\">3.9\u202fkg<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-3\">5.3\u202fkg<\/td>\n<td class=\"col-4\">2.6\u202fkg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"4\">Verdict<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bpbg-data\">\n<td colspan=\"4\">\nThe C2TUK justifies its higher price with a slightly more premium design, brighter output, faster latency for low-lag gaming responses and a larger maximum image size. The Cosmos 4K SE offers more portability and brightness for less, but sacrifices some colour performance and has a slower latency than the M2 Pro.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<section class=\"productCard_product___nKN7\" id=\"hisense-4k-laser-projector-c2tuk\" data-test=\"product-card\">\n<div class=\"title_product-title__bNbda  title_is-bold__U5IEZ\">\n<h4 class=\"title_product-title__subtitle__YYWaP\" data-test=\"product-card-title\">\n<p>Researched &amp; recommended<\/p>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"productCard_product-section__CCi1H\">\n<div class=\"productCard_product-cta-wrapper__K85vj\">\n<div class=\"image_product-image__GFJg6\" data-test=\"product-card-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"best 4k projectors - Hisense 4K Trichroma Mini Laser Projector C2TUK - best compact 4K projector\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-23.jpg\" \/><span class=\"image_product-image__credits__h2zGo\">Hisense<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"priceAction_product__cta-stacked__u_Z8P \">\n<div class=\"priceAction_price-action__fUzjF \" data-test=\"product-card-price-action\">\n<div class=\"priceAction_product-price__ZGSOG \">\n<p>Price: <span data-test=\"product-card-price\">\u00a3999.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"productCardProductListings_product-listings__wrapper__u910s\">\n<p>Alternative retailers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"description_description__Ctbo2\" data-test=\"product-card-description\">\n<p>The Hisense C2TUK offers a high-end 4K home cinema experience that you can move from room to room, with an expansive projection size range of 65 to 300 inches and an impressive 2,000 ANSI lumen output.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal_slider-modal__IgMq9 modal_closed__3d6IH\">\n<div class=\"modal_slider-modal-main__4haeP\">\n<div class=\"modalContent_product-card-modal__2j3Ak\"><button class=\"modalContent_product-card-modal-close__kY8C7\" title=\"Close\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"modalContent_product-card-modal-main-image__WBEeX\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"best 4k projectors - Hisense 4K Trichroma Mini Laser Projector C2TUK - best compact 4K projector\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-23.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"modalContent_secondary-image-carousel__EfJcL modalContent_secondary-image-carousel--modal__WZ0rs\">\n<div class=\"swiper modalContent_swiper__MYNqR\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><button class=\"modalContent_secondary-image-carousel-image-button__ydFz3 modalContent_secondary-image-carousel-image-button--active__3toVn\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"best 4k projectors - Hisense 4K Trichroma Mini Laser Projector C2TUK - best compact 4K projector\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-23.jpg\" \/><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button aria-label=\"previous\" class=\"swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow__HiTYa swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow--prev__XWfHa\"><\/button><button aria-label=\"next\" class=\"swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow__HiTYa swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow--next__PVRUB\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"priceAction_product__cta-row__BJrUC priceAction_miniPriceAction__b4WCC\">\n<div class=\"priceAction_price-action__fUzjF priceAction_miniPriceAction__b4WCC\" data-test=\"product-card-price-action\">\n<div class=\"priceAction_product-price__ZGSOG priceAction_miniPriceAction__b4WCC\">\n<p>Price: <span data-test=\"product-card-price\">\u00a3999.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"productCard_product___nKN7\" id=\"nebula-cosmos-4k-se\" data-test=\"product-card\">\n<div class=\"title_product-title__bNbda  title_is-bold__U5IEZ\">\n<h4 class=\"title_product-title__subtitle__YYWaP\" data-test=\"product-card-title\">\n<p>Researched &amp; recommended<\/p>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"productCard_product-section__CCi1H\">\n<div class=\"productCard_product-cta-wrapper__K85vj\">\n<div class=\"image_product-image__GFJg6\" data-test=\"product-card-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"best 4k projectors - Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE - best compact 4k projector\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-24.jpg\" \/><span class=\"image_product-image__credits__h2zGo\">Anker Nebula<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"priceAction_product__cta-stacked__u_Z8P \">\n<div class=\"priceAction_price-action__fUzjF \" data-test=\"product-card-price-action\">\n<div class=\"priceAction_product-price__ZGSOG \">\n<p class=\"priceAction_product-price__rrp__Jxmqk \">Rrp:<!-- --> <span>\u00a3<!-- -->999.00<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Price: <span data-test=\"product-card-price\">\u00a3949.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"description_description__Ctbo2\" data-test=\"product-card-description\">\n<p>The Cosmos 4K SE uses a single laser plus LED HybridBeam technology to project at 4K resolution with 1800 ANSI lumens of brightness, but has some rainbowing and slower latency than the M2 Pro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal_slider-modal__IgMq9 modal_closed__3d6IH\">\n<div class=\"modal_slider-modal-main__4haeP\">\n<div class=\"modalContent_product-card-modal__2j3Ak\"><button class=\"modalContent_product-card-modal-close__kY8C7\" title=\"Close\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"modalContent_product-card-modal-main-image__WBEeX\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"best 4k projectors - Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE - best compact 4k projector\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-24.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"modalContent_secondary-image-carousel__EfJcL modalContent_secondary-image-carousel--modal__WZ0rs\">\n<div class=\"swiper modalContent_swiper__MYNqR\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><button class=\"modalContent_secondary-image-carousel-image-button__ydFz3 modalContent_secondary-image-carousel-image-button--active__3toVn\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"best 4k projectors - Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE - best compact 4k projector\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clever-and-compact-4k-home-cinema-hisense-m2-pro-projector-review-24.jpg\" \/><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button aria-label=\"previous\" class=\"swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow__HiTYa swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow--prev__XWfHa\"><\/button><button aria-label=\"next\" class=\"swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow__HiTYa swiperNavigationArrow_carousel-arrow--next__PVRUB\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"priceAction_product__cta-row__BJrUC priceAction_miniPriceAction__b4WCC\">\n<div class=\"priceAction_price-action__fUzjF priceAction_miniPriceAction__b4WCC\" data-test=\"product-card-price-action\">\n<div class=\"priceAction_product-price__ZGSOG priceAction_miniPriceAction__b4WCC\">\n<p class=\"priceAction_product-price__rrp__Jxmqk priceAction_miniPriceAction__b4WCC\">Rrp:<!-- --> <span>\u00a3<!-- -->999.00<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Price: <span data-test=\"product-card-price\">\u00a3949.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>How we tested the Hisense M2 Pro 4K projector<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>We tested the Hisense M2 Pro 4K projector for two weeks. It was set up on a side table in a living room measuring around 21 x 16 ft. The projector was placed just over two metres from a 100-inch wall-mounted 16:9 ratio projector screen that faces a large north-facing panoramic window with non-blackout curtains. The M2 Pro was connected to a Wi-Fi network for streaming and to a Dolby Atmos soundbar and subwoofer via the M2 Pro&#8217;s eARC HDMI port and a 5.5 metre HDMI 2.1 cable. The soundbar was a connection hub for a Xbox Series X and Panasonic Blu-Ray player used for our tests. Screenings took place during night with controlled ambient light, early evenings with minimal daylight, and in the daytime with curtains drawn.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Various apps were downloaded to the projector, including Amazon Prime, Disney+, YouTube, and Netflix. The Hisense M2 Pro projector was loaned to us by a PR agency for the purposes of this review. Neither the agency or Hisense had any oversight or editorial control over the content of this review. Find out more about&nbsp;how we test and choose products.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Latest Updates<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>This review was first published in April 2026. Any future updates and additions will be added here.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/span><span class=\"content_content__i0P3p\" data-test=\"content\"><\/p>\n<p>Chris Duffill <strong>is a senior tech reviewer, writing for Empire, What&#8217;s The Best, Yours, Closer, Heat and other brands. He specialises in home entertainment and audiovisual tech, including TVs, projectors, speakers, amplifiers, turntables and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dropdown Menu Jump to a section: We believe in genuine research and hands-on testing. If you do too,&nbsp;click here to add Empire as a preferred source on Google. The lights are dimmed and you settle into your seat ready for some big-screen action. 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