Hey all,
I’m thinking about picking up the Hisense PX3-PRO for my home theater setup, but I’m curious if anyone here has hands-on experience with it. I’m looking for something that delivers good brightness and color accuracy, especially for movies in a darker room.
- How’s the picture quality? Does it hold up in darker scenes?
- Any issues with fan noise or setup?
- If you’ve used it for gaming, how’s the input lag?
Would love to hear if it’s worth the price tag! Thanks in advance! 🎬
@CineFanatic Yo, if you wanna deep dive, check out this review: Projector Central on the PX3-PRO. 🔥 They break down all the specs, pros, and cons – super helpful if you’re still on the fence!
way too pricey. I’d go with an older but top-notch model like the Epson LS11000 or 5050UB – same price range and still awesome quality for gaming and movies
So, I had the Hisense PX3-PRO for about two weeks and thought I’d share my honest impressions. It definitely has some standout features but didn’t fully meet my expectations for the price point, especially at $3.5K.
What Impressed Me
- Short Throw Distance: This was a big win. The ultra-short throw (UST) feature is perfect for smaller spaces, and it can project a massive image even when placed close to the wall – going up to 150 inches was pretty impressive.
- Speakers: The built-in 50W Harman Kardon speakers were surprisingly good. With Dolby Atmos, they delivered decent sound quality, filling up the room without needing an external speaker setup. Definitely a plus if you want a plug-and-play sound experience.
- Color and Brightness: The TriChroma laser tech and Hisense’s LPU with real-time AI adjustments make colors vibrant. It claims to hit 110% of BT.2020 color space, and you can really see the range – greens, blues, and reds pop. It’s bright and handles ambient light pretty well, which was great for daytime use.
Where It Fell Short
- Contrast: I found the contrast a bit lacking. In dark scenes, details tended to get lost, and it didn’t feel as “deep” or cinema-like as I expected from a high-end projector. Even with AI fine-tuning, the blacks weren’t quite black enough, so it didn’t match the inky depth you get with other projectors in this range.
- Input Lag for Gaming: If gaming is a priority, the PX3-PRO might be disappointing. The input lag was noticeable, which made fast-paced games less responsive. For casual gaming, it’s fine, but if you’re serious about gaming performance, this isn’t ideal.
- Price: At $3.5K, I expected more consistent performance across all aspects. While the PX3-PRO excels in color accuracy and sound, other areas like contrast and lag don’t quite hit the mark. There are competitors around this price point that do better overall in terms of image quality and gaming compatibility.
Overall
The PX3-PRO is impressive for a cinematic home theater experience, especially with those built-in Harman Kardon speakers and vibrant color reproduction. But for me, the shortcomings in contrast and gaming performance mean it’s hard to justify the price. If your main use is movies or sports in a well-lit room, it could be worth it. But for gaming or dark-room viewing, you might want to explore other options!
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