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Hisense PT1 vs Wemax Nova Pro

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

The short answer

Hisense PT1 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 3.4). The gap is mostly about Budget-conscious buyers wanting color accuracy — read the strengths below before deciding.

Hisense PT1
Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors
Hisense PT1
$2,197.97as of Jul 7

The Hisense PT1 is an excellent budget option for ultra-short throw home theater projection, featuring an RGB laser light engine with 110% BT.2020 color gamut coverage. ProjectorCentral's Al Griffin called it a 'great value' with 'crisp 4K detail and extended color gamut coverage' suitable for movie watching. The built-in 2.0.2-channel speaker array handles Dolby Atmos and DTS:X well, though brightness is average and grayscale errors occur in Filmmaker Mode on certain screens. It's recommended for light-controlled environments and screens up to 120 inches.

Strengths
  • — RGB laser light source with Rec.2020 gamut coverage
  • — Built-in Dolby Atmos/DTS:X sound support
  • — Good contrast and brightness uniformity
Watch-outs
  • — Average brightness
  • — Relatively high grayscale errors in Filmmaker Mode
$2,197.97 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →
Wemax Nova Pro
Ranked #7 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors
Wemax Nova Pro
$2,199as of Jul 7

The Wemax Nova Pro is a smart 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector featuring Advanced Laser Phosphor Display (ALPD) technology with 2,100 ANSI lumens brightness. PCMag's M. David Stone reviewed it as a high-end home theater solution, noting its capability to display 4K images up to 150 inches. The projector includes built-in smart features and a 30W audio system, though reviewers noted it shares the same exterior design as the Formovie THEATER model, which may cause initial confusion. It's positioned as a premium option for those seeking a Laser TV experience with ALPD laser technology.

Strengths
  • — Features Advanced Laser Phosphor Display (ALPD) technology with 2,100 ANSI lumens brightness
  • — Supports 4K UHD resolution at up to 150-inch screen size
  • — Includes built-in smart features and streaming capabilities
Watch-outs
  • — Shares identical exterior design with Formovie THEATER model
  • — Initial startup screen displays 'Formovie Laser TV 4K Cinema' branding
$2,199 · Buy at wemax.comFull review →

How they stack up

Hisense PT1

The Hisense PT1 offers a budget-friendly RGB laser solution with good contrast and built-in Dolby Atmos support, unlike the JMGO O2S Ultra which lacks smart features. While it provides 110% BT.2020 color gamut coverage, the Hisense L9Q outperforms it in brightness and HDR formats, though the PT1 is better suited for light-controlled environments.

Wemax Nova Pro

The Wemax Nova Pro offers 2,100 ANSI lumens and smart features, making it more affordable than the Hisense L9Q and Epson QS100, but it lacks the advanced HDR support and dynamic iris features of the NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII. It also doesn't match the JMGO O2S Ultra's brightness or the Hisense PT1's color gamut coverage.

Specs side-by-side

SpecHisense PT1Wemax Nova Pro
Brightness2,500 ANSI lumens2100 ANSI Lumens
Resolution4K3840 x 2160
Contrast Ratio3,000:13,000:1
Light SourceRGB laserLaser
Color Gamut110% BT.2020110% Rec.709, 1.07 billion colors
Smart OSGoogle TVGoogle TV
Laser Life25,000 hours—
Throw Ratio0.20.23:1
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