Hisense PL1 4K laser ultra short throw projector launches with 2,100 lumens brightness
The Hisense PL1 ultra short throw projector has arrived in Europe, now available in countries including the UK, Italy and France. Showcased at CES 2023, the gadget has a 4K UHD resolution and a screen size of 80 to 120-in (~203 to 305 cm). A DLP laser light source can generate up to 2,100 lumens brightness and is expected to last 25,000 hours. The company claims the laser projector consumes half as much energy as the equivalent LCD TV.
The PL1 projector has a quad-core processor with MEMC motion smoothing technology and compatibility with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HDR10. The device has two built-in 15 W speakers and supports Dolby Atmos. VIDAA U 6.0 OS enables you to stream content from providers such as Netflix, Disney+ and YouTube, and you can connect other gadgets via HDMI 2.1, HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports.
The projector measures 53.1 x 33.5 x 12.0 cm (~20.9 x 13.2 x 4.7-in) and weighs 8.5 kg (~18.7 lbs). You can now buy the Hisense PL1 projector in the UK via Visunext for £2,049 (~US$2,543). The gadget is also available in the EU for the discounted price of €2,299 (~US$2,506) at stores like Darty and MediaWorld; the product is expected to retail for €2,699 (~US$2,942) in the future.