Head-to-head · Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors

Hisense L9Q 4K Triple Laser UST Projector vs NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII 4K UST Hybrid RGB Projector

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Hisense L9Q 4K Triple Laser UST Projector comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.4 vs 3.6). Hisense L9Q 4K Triple Laser UST Projector is best for: Home theater enthusiasts seeking premium brightness and color. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors

Hisense L9Q 4K Triple Laser UST Projector

4.4

2 sources$4,500as of Oct 10

The Hisense L9Q 4K Triple Laser UST Projector puts out 5,000 lumens, with RGB triple laser technology behind its vibrant color. Projector Reviews Home described it as a flagship with a luxury design and professional AI processing that refines the image. It handles all major HDR formats and carries IMAX Enhanced certification. Users did report color shifts with Scenario Enhancement and a minor rainbow effect. Home theater enthusiasts after premium performance are the audience; anyone who needs perfect black levels or zero visual artifacts isn't.

Strengths

— 5,000 lumens of brightness for clear images in well-lit rooms
— RGB triple laser light source covering 110% of BT.2020 color space
— Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG formats

Watch-outs

— Brightness and color shift when using Scenario Enhancement setting
— Some users report a rainbow effect
— Blacks appear as DLP gray rather than true black

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Ranked #5 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors

NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII 4K UST Hybrid RGB Projector

3.6

1 source$2,799as of Oct 11

An ALPD 5.0 hybrid laser engine drives the NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII, a high-end UST projector with strong 4K performance. Reviewers cited 2400 ANSI lumens of brightness, a 4000:1 native contrast ratio, and gaming input lag down at 4.2 ms. All major HDR formats are supported, and Dolby Atmos sound is built in. Missing: USB 3.0 ports and Google TV OS support. Home theater enthusiasts and gamers who want premium performance will be happy; anyone counting on smart TV functionality won't.

Strengths

— ALPD 5.0 hybrid laser engine delivers excellent color and brightness with 2400 ANSI lumens
— Ultra-low input lag for gaming with 4.2 ms latency at 1080p 240 Hz
— Dynamic iris combined with laser dimming provides exceptional blacks and dark area details

Watch-outs

— No USB 3.0 high-speed ports for fast data transfer
— Does not support Google TV OS, Google Play Store, or Google Search

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How they stack up

Hisense L9Q 4K Triple Laser UST Projector

The Hisense L9Q 4K Triple Laser UST Projector is rated at 5,000 lumens, above the 4,500 lumens of the Epson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector and the Epson QS100B, and its resolution is listed as 4K UHD where both Epsons use native 1080P panels. It supports Dolby Vision, which the Epson QS100B does not. Its RGB triple laser covers 110% of BT.2020, the same figure listed for the Hisense PT1, and it costs more than the PT1.

NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII 4K UST Hybrid RGB Projector

The NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII delivers ultra-low gaming input lag of 4.2 ms, a significant advantage over the Hisense L9Q and JMGO O2S Ultra, which don't emphasize gaming performance. While it lacks Google TV OS support, it provides better contrast and dynamic iris features compared to the Epson QS100, which has a lower native contrast ratio and no dynamic iris.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Hisense L9Q 4K Triple Laser UST Projector	NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII 4K UST Hybrid RGB Projector
Brightness	5000 lumens	2400 ANSI Lumens
Resolution	4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160p)	3840×2160 (4K UHD)
Contrast Ratio	5000:1	4000:1 native, 30,000:1 dynamic
Light Source	RGB triple laser	Tri-color laser
Color Gamut	110% BT.2020	107% BT.2020
Smart OS	Google TV	—
Laser Life	25,000-plus hours	30,000 hours
Throw Ratio	0.18	0.21

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