Hisense M2 Pro
#16 in 4KFull review
A compact, easy to aim 4K laser projector for dark rooms, bedrooms and backyard movie nights, for buyers who value portability and built-in streaming over brightness.
Amazon $1,297.99$1,297.99
The Hisense M2 Pro rates 4.0 among 4K projectors; the Lyncast X7 rates 3.2 among 1080p and under ones. The Lyncast X7 costs $1,038 less ($259.99 vs $1,297.99).
Lyncast X7
#54 in 1080p and underFull review
A self-adjusting 1080p projector for a living room if its brightness claim holds. Its streaming apps run on uncertified Android, so a stick may still be needed.
Amazon $259.99$259.99
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 1080p and under), 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 M2 Pro | Lyncast X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 46 1,300 ANSI lumens | 0 listed 1,500 lumens rating not credible |
| Value 15% | 59 $1.00 per lumen | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 100 VIDAA with licensed Netflix | 50 Android, no licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 80 Autofocus, auto keystone, 1.3x zoom | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 25,000 hour RGB laser | 100 100,000 hour light source |
| Gaming 10% | 90 12 ms input lag | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Independent measurements
Hisense M2 Pro
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projector Central | 1,225 lm | 21.9 ms | - | Theater Night mode 1,225 lm (HDR Sports 1,209 lm) with Brightness Enhancer Ultra. Input lag 21.9 ms at 1080p/120, 27.2 ms at 1080p/60, 33.4 ms at 4K/60 in Game mode with DLP Turbo. |
Lyncast X7
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Hisense M2 Pro | Lyncast X7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 1,300 ANSI | 1,500 ANSI (listed, not credible) |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 1080p |
| Display | DLP | - |
| Light source | RGB laser | - |
| Light source life | 25,000 hours | 100,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10+ |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | - |
| Native contrast | 1,000:1 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 18,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1:1) | Standard throw (1.1:1) |
| Largest image | 200 in | 200 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 1.3x | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | VIDAA, licensed Netflix | Android |
| Input lag | 12 ms | - |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 1 | - |
| eARC | Yes | No |
| Speakers | 20 W | 20 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Power | 100 W | - |
| Dimensions | 9.1 x 7.6 x 8.6 in | 8.9 x 5.7 x 7 in |
| Weight | 8.6 lb | 4 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-06 | - |