Formovie Cinema Edge vs Hisense PL1
 Formovie Cinema EdgeMSRP $2,499 |  Hisense PL1 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 2,100 lm ISO | 2,200 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | — |
| Throw ratio | 0.23:1 | 0.25:1 |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, + Dolby Vision |
| Fan noise | Up to 32 dB(A) | — |
| Price | MSRP $2,499 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 0.51 m | 0.55 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,100 lmDerived | 2,200 lmDerived |
| White light output | 2,100 lm ISO | 2,200 lm ANSI |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.47 in |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | — |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | — | 2,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 110% | DCI-P3 85% |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | — | 10 bit |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, + Dolby Vision |
| Tone mapping | — | Dynamic |
| Calibration | ||
| Picture certifications | — | Filmmaker Mode |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | Blue laser + phosphor |
| Light engine | — | X-Fusion |
| Laser wavelengths | — | B 455 nm |
| Light-source life | — | 25,000 h |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.23:1 | 0.25:1 |
| Image size | 80–150 in | 80–120 in |
| Zoom | — | None |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Corner correction | 8-point | 8-point |
| Auto setup | — | Fit to screen |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | 4K UHD: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Gaming features | — | ALLM |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC) | 2 × HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 3Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.1Derived | HDMI 2.1Derived |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Control-system drivers | — | Control4 |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Smart platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Google-certified | — | Yes |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | Chromecast built-in, + AirPlay 2 |
| Smart home | — | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Layout | — | Stereo |
| Audio formats | + Dolby Audio, + DTS | + Dolby Atmos |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, + Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | eARCDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 456 × 308 × 91 mm | 531 × 335 × 120 mm |
| Weight | 7,000 g | 8,500 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling | — |
| Ceiling mount | 4 × M4 | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Power draw | Up to Max 300 W | Max 300 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 120 V · 60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Up to 32 dB(A) | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | Yes |
| FDA laser notice | Notice 57 | — |
| Marks | FCC | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 2 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 2 yr | 2 yr |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, User manual, Warranty card, Cleaning kit | — |
| Remote | Voice | Voice |