Hisense PX4-PRO
A bright, high contrast ultra short throw TV replacement for living rooms, and the pick for console and PC gamers who want 240Hz on a 100 inch or larger screen.
Amazon $3,997.97$3,997.97
The Hisense PX4-PRO rates 4.4 among ultra short throw projectors; the Optoma UHZ36 rates 3.8 among 4K ones. The Optoma UHZ36 costs $2,798.97 less ($1,199 vs $3,997.97).
Optoma UHZ36
#22 in 4KFull review
An affordable laser 4K projector for a movie or game room where a streaming stick or console supplies the content.
Amazon $1,199$1,199
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 (ultra short throw and 4K), 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 PX4-PRO | Optoma UHZ36 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 90 3,500 ANSI lumens | 94 3,500 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 57 $1.14 per lumen | 97 $0.34 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 VIDAA with licensed Netflix | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick |
| Setup 10% | 50 Auto keystone | 20 1.3x zoom |
| Light life 10% | 100 25,000 hour RGB laser | 100 30,000 hour laser |
| Gaming 10% | 100 1 ms input lag | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hisense PX4-PRO | Optoma UHZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,500 ANSI | 3,500 ISO 21118 |
| 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 | 30,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 118% BT.2020 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | 6,500:1 | 1,500,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) | Standard throw (1.2:1) |
| Largest image | 200 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | - | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | - | No |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | - |
| Optical zoom | None | 1.3x |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | VIDAA, licensed Netflix | None |
| Input lag | 1 ms | - |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 2 |
| eARC | Yes | - |
| Speakers | 66 W | 15 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | - | 33 dB |
| Power | 250 W | 173 W |
| Dimensions | 21.3 x 11.3 x 5.6 in | 10.8 x 8.5 x 4.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 18.3 lb | 7.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2026-08 | 2026-02-10 |