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
The Hisense PX3-PRO is the better projector overall, rated 4.3 to 3.9. The Hisense PX3-PRO leads on brightness and setup. The WEMAX Nova Pro costs $698.97 less ($1,799 vs $2,497.97).
WEMAX Nova Pro
A mid-priced laser UST for watching movies and TV in a living room. Gamers should look elsewhere, since testing found it laggy.
Amazon $1,799.99 WEMAX $1,799$1,799
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hisense PX3-PRO for brightness (3,000 ANSI lumens vs 2,100 ISO lumens) and setup (Auto keystone vs Manual focus and keystone).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every ultra short throw projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hisense PX3-PRO | WEMAX Nova Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 79 3,000 ANSI lumens | 54 2,100 ISO lumens |
| Value 15% | 78 $0.83 per lumen | 76 $0.86 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 50 Auto keystone | 0 Manual focus and keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 25,000 hour RGB laser | 100 25,000 hour laser |
| Gaming 10% | 48 30 ms input lag | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Independent measurements
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. |
WEMAX Nova Pro
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smart Home Hookup: Best UST Projector of 2025 | 2,234 lm | - | - | 2,234 lumens in Office mode. It dropped frames at 120 and 240 Hz and was the only tested UST that did not stay under 50 ms at 4K/60 with keystone on. |
Specifications
| Hisense PX3-PRO | WEMAX Nova Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,000 ANSI | 2,100 ISO |
| 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 | laser |
| Light source life | 25,000 hours | 25,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | 110% Rec.709 |
| Native contrast | 3,000:1 | 3,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) |
| Largest image | 150 in | 150 in |
| Autofocus | No | - |
| Auto keystone | Yes | - |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 30 ms | - |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 3 | 2 |
| eARC | Yes | - |
| Speakers | 50 W | 30 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Power | 250 W | - |
| Dimensions | 21.7 x 11.7 x 4.8 in | 18.0 x 12.1 x 3.6 in |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 15.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2024-08 | 2025-08 |