Hisense vs Philips Projectors

Hisense and Philips are a long way apart on price. The Hisense C2TUK costs £1,599 and the C2TUK-ULTRA £2,299, while the Philips ProPix 850 costs £340.99, which is £1,258.01 less than the cheapest Hisense. Philips is represented here by the ProPix 850 alone. Hisense offers two triple laser smart models with pictures from 65 to 300 inches.

Hisense's technology is built around triple laser light, 4K Ultra HD resolution, DTS Virtual X and DTS HD audio, plus a 4K AI Upscaler and smart streaming apps. The C2 Ultra version adds higher brightness. The Philips ProPix 850 is a more basic machine: a Full HD DLP projector rated at 4000 ANSI lumens, with a UHP lamp and a picture up to 150 inches. Its specification shows no 4K or smart features, so it is a presentation and standard viewing projector rather than a cinema-scale display.

Hisense suits film and sport fans who have a suitable wall or screen and a room that can be darkened, and who want a picture the size of a cinema screen. It also suits people who want apps without extra kit. The Philips suits a buyer who wants a bright Full HD projector for a classroom, meeting room or modest home screen, at a fraction of the cost. Buyers with a small budget and basic needs will find it hard to justify the Hisense, and the price gap is hard to ignore for occasional films.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if you want a 300-inch laser cinema experience with built-in smart apps, starting at £1,599 for the C2TUK. Choose Philips if you want a basic Full HD projector for presentations and occasional films, such as the ProPix 850 at £340.99.