Hisense C3
#7 in 4KFull review
A bright, self-setting lifestyle projector for buyers who want to move a big picture between rooms or onto the ceiling, with streaming built in.
Amazon $1,999.99$1,999.99
The Hisense C3 rates 4.4 among 4K projectors; the Hisense PX3-PRO rates 4.3 among ultra short throw ones. The Hisense C3 costs $497.98 less ($1,999.99 vs $2,497.97).
Hisense PX3-PRO
A bright ultra short throw TV replacement for living rooms, and the pick for gamers thanks to its 240Hz mode and built-in Google TV.
Amazon $2,497.97$2,497.97
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (4K and ultra short throw), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Hisense C3 | Hisense PX3-PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 77 2,500 ANSI lumens | 79 3,000 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 71 $0.80 per lumen | 78 $0.83 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 VIDAA with licensed Netflix | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 80 Autofocus, auto keystone, 1.3x zoom | 50 Auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 25,000 hour RGB laser | 100 25,000 hour RGB laser |
| Gaming 10% | 71 20 ms input lag | 48 30 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 2-year warranty |
Independent measurements
Hisense C3
No independent test published yet.
Hisense PX3-PRO
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projector Central | 2,669 lm | 7 ms | 4,000:1 | 2,669 lm in Vivid and HDR Vivid. Contrast just over 4,000:1. Input lag with DLP Turbo: 7 ms 1080p/240, 14 ms at 120Hz, 21 ms 2160p/60, 25 ms 1080p/60. |
Specifications
| Hisense C3 | Hisense PX3-PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 2,500 ANSI | 3,000 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | RGB laser | RGB laser |
| Light source life | 25,000 hours | 25,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | 110% BT.2020 |
| Native contrast | 2,000:1 | 3,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1:1) | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in | 150 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | - |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | - |
| Optical zoom | 1.3x | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | VIDAA, licensed Netflix | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 20 ms | 30 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 3 |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 20 W | 50 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 26 dB | - |
| Power | 180 W | 250 W |
| Dimensions | 246 x 246 x 252 mm (9.7 x 9.7 x 9.9 in) | 21.7 x 11.7 x 4.8 in |
| Weight | 13.7 lb | 19.8 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-02 | 2024-08 |