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2 days ago
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Forget OLED TVs — this new laser projector beams a 200-inch image and it's crazy bright
Looking for a new home theater projector? You might want to hold off for another week or two — Hisense is right on the cusp of dropping the ultimate beamer. Announced first at CES 2025, the Hisense L9Q is a projector lover's dream. According to Hisense, it can cover 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut and put out "an industry leading" 5,000 ANSI lumens of brightness. It's probably the most hotly awaited projector coming in 2025 — and, officially, Hisense says it will start shipping later this month. While we've yet to get it into our labs for testing, we had a chance to check the L9Q out at a Hisense preview event back in April and were impressed with what we saw. Hisense's proprietary LPU technology and triple-laser light engine are the brains and brawn behind the L9Q. Hisense's proprietary LPU technology and triple-laser light engine are the brains and brawn behind the L9Q. With their help, Hisense's top projector put on an impressive show with thousands more lumens with greater color accuracy than the competition. During setup, the L9Q's Auto Screen Alignment and Manual Keystone Correction features allows you to put the projector anywhere within two feet of the wall and automatically dial in the right settings. The total projection size can reach 200 inches, but you'll need to put the projector about 25 inches back from the wall. If you don't have that much space, you can still get a very reasonable 100-inch picture from just 12 inches away from the wall. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In terms of classification, the L9Q is an ultra-short throw (UST) projector, but Hisense has taken umbrage with us calling it a projector in the past — they prefer the term "laser TV" because it comes with a built-in ATSC TV tuner. That, I admit, is pretty handy to have, especially if you plan on using this as a living room TV replacement. If over-the-air broadcasts aren't your bag, then you'll like its built-in Google TV smart platform for instant access to the best streaming services. You can also screen share using Chromecast and/or Airplay2 or connect a game console to either of the two HDMI 2.1 (ALLM) ports or either of the two HDMI 2.0 ports. From an audio perspective, the L9Q has a 6.2.2 surround sound system (a first for laser TVs) and supports Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X. This system didn't necessarily blow us away when we heard it, but maybe that was because it was in a large ballroom and not a smaller-sized home theater where there's more room for reflections. Still, most folks will probably saddle the L9Q up with a multi-channel audio system of their own, so it's not something that I'm overly critical of. While writing this story, I reached out to a Hisense representative to see if I could get an exact launch date for the L9Q. It's been on pre-order since we saw it in April, with many retailers like B&H listing it as "coming soon". The L9Q will start shipping later this month for $5,999. While we didn't get an exact date, we can be the first to report that the L9Q will start shipping later this month for $5,999. That's $500 more than the L9H launched at last year, but it's still around what you'd expect for a ground-breaking UST like the L9Q. If $6,000 isn't in the budget, last year's L9H is now $4,499 at Best Buy . I'd still recommend the newer model as it boosts brightness from 3,000 to 5,000 lumens, but if you've got a light-controlled space for it, the older model should still look great. Looks like I better start preparing my basement — and my wallet — for the Hisense L9Q. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Forget OLED TVs — this ultra short throw projector can hit 4,000 lumens at 120 inches
(Image credit: Optoma) Optoma's bringing a new UST (Ultra Short Throw) projector to the market, one that's built for serious entertainment and gaming. Coined the GT4000UHD projector, Optoma's newest design can beam an image at 4,000 lumens at a screen size of up to 120 inches. To get a comparable TV in that range, you'd have to shell out a hefty penny, and few offer such an easy setup like this small projector. Even so, you'll still have to pay a premium for this new entry among the best projectors, setting you back a measly $4,000. You may like One of the brightest projectors at a price (Image credit: Optoma) Optoma is taking on the likes of Xgimi and Epson with a new UST projector designed to be every bit the best entertainment experience as much as a gaming powerhouse. Optoma claims the new GT4000UHD measures at a 500,000:1 contrast ratio and can hit 4,000 ANSI lumens of brightness. That's incredible control, equal to the Epson LS800, which remains one of the brightest projectors we've ever tested. You'll still want to scoop up an accompanying ALR screen to get the best possible performance out of the GT4000UHD, but it should be able to handle ambient lighting quite well. It can also hit a screen size of 120 inches at a distance of 12 inches from the wall. While that's not quite as good as something like the new Hisense L9Q, it's a promising addition that could give bigger TV screens a run for their money. It's also kitted out with some serious gaming chops, like a 4.3ms response time at a 240Hz refresh rate and 8ms at 120Hz in 1080p, ideal primarily for those running some of the best gaming PCs. Optoma also claims it has a 16ms input latency at 60Hz for 4K gaming, which should be good coverage for gamers on the PS5 and Xbox Series X, but would be even better if it had VRR compatibility. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Despite its gaming prowess, the uphill battle facing the GT4000UHD is that TVs are getting bigger and, at the same time, much cheaper. Take a quick gander down the list of best 85-inch TVs and you'll see plenty of affordable options, like the Hisense U7N Mini-LED TV that's just over $1,200. Meanwhile, the GT4000UHD comes in at a whopping $4,499. That's more than some of the best OLED TVs cost, and it's not even counting the ALR screen you'd most likely need for ample performance. It's a tough sell, even with it offering an over 100-inch screen size. More from Tom's Guide
