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Formovie THEATER Premium vs Hisense PL2

Formovie THEATER Premium is broader on HDR and in stock. Hisense PL2 is $500 cheaper and lighter.

Formovie THEATER Premium$2,999 · Amazon
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Hisense PL2MSRP $2,499
Key differences
White light output
2,200 lm ISO2,700 lm ANSI
Native contrast (on/off)
—3,000:1
Throw ratio
0.21:10.22:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Fan noise
Up to 28 dB(A)32 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,499$2,499
Best price
$2,999—
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.46 m0.49 m
Picture
White light output
2,200 lm ISO2,700 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-way—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
—3,000:1
Dynamic contrast
3,000:12,000,000:1
Colour gamut
BT.2020 107% areaDCI-P3 85%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Greyscale control points
11—
Picture certifications
—Filmmaker Mode
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
ALPD 4.0 RGB+X-Fusion
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
30,000 h25,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
0.21:10.22:1
Throw measured from
Rear of the case—
Image size
80–150 in80–150 in
Zoom
NoneNone
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Auto keystone
NoYes
Corner correction
8-point8-point
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
4K UHD: 60 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz
Gaming features
ALLMALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)
USB media playback
Yes—
Control-system drivers
—Control4
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.05.3
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
Google TVGoogle TV
OS version
12—
Google-certified
Yes—
Chipset
MediaTek MT9629—
RAM
2 GB—
Storage
32 GB—
Netflix
Built in—
Casting
Chromecast built-inChromecast built-in, AirPlay 2
Smart home
—Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker power
30 W30 W
Speakers
22
Layout
StereoStereo
Tuned by
Bowers & Wilkins—
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS:XDolby Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
550 × 349 × 108 mm531 × 335 × 120 mm
Weight
9,800 g8,500 g
Colours
—Grey
Orientations
Table, Ceiling—
Ceiling mount
M4, 10 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Power draw
Max 350 WMax 350 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz120–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Up to 28 dB(A)32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Marks
CE, UKCA, FCCFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 2 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 2 yr2 yr
User manual
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0696/7446/7362/files/Formovie_Theater_Premium_Laser_TV_User_Manual-20250718.pdf?v=1753082907—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, User manual, Warranty card, Cleaning kitPower cord, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
VoiceVoice
Formovie THEATER Premium$2,999 · Amazon
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Hisense PL2MSRP $2,499