Formovie THEATER Premium vs Hisense PT1
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 Formovie THEATER PremiumMSRP $3,499 |  Hisense PT1MSRP $2,999.99 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | — |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.47 in |
| Native aspect ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | XPR 4-way |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.21:1 | 0.2:1 |
| Throw reference point | Rear | Rear |
| Projection distance table | 80″: 0.07 m · 90″: 0.12 m · 100″: 0.17 m · 120″: 0.26 m · 150″: 0.4 m | 80″: 0.1 m · 90″: 0.14 m · 100″: 0.18 m · 110″: 0.23 m · 120″: 0.27 m · 130″: 0.32 m · 140″: 0.36 m · 150″: 0.41 m |
| Zoom type | None | None |
| Focus | Motorized | Motorized |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | 0% |
| Image size range | 80–150 in | 80–150 in |
| Corner / warp correction | 8pt | 8pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | RGB triple laser |
| Light source detail | ALPD® RGB+ 4.0 triple color laser (blue laser + phosphor with a secondary RGB laser set) | Red, green and blue lasers (Hisense "TriChroma" / LPU Digital Laser Engine); label wavelength bands 458-472 nm, 519-531 nm and 635-651 nm |
| Light source life | Rated: 30,000 h | Normal: 25,000 h |
| Life definition | Unspecified | 50% brightness |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 2,200 lm | — |
| ANSI lumens | — | 2,500 lm |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000:1 | 3,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| BT.2020 gamut | 107% | 110% |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 10 bit |
| Filmmaker Mode | — | Yes |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | — |
| Greyscale control points | 11 | 20 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Tone mapping type | — | Dynamic |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 3840×2160: 60 Hz | 3840×2160: 60 Hz · 1920×1080: 240 Hz |
| Auto low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 30 W | 46 W |
| Speaker count | 2 | 4 |
| Audio channels | Stereo | Other |
| Audio partner | Bowers & Wilkins | Harman Kardon |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS | Yes | Yes |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | — |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | — | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 3: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2, eARC | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1 (ALLM); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1 (ALLM); HDMI 3: HDMI 2.0, eARC |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | — | Control4, Urc, Alexa, Google Home |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| OS version | 12 | — |
| Certified OS | Yes | Yes |
| Netflix | Native | Native |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| SoC | MT9629 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | Yes |
| 3D sync method | — | DLP-Link |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packing |
| Glasses included | — | 0 |
| Setup automation | ||
| Autofocus | None | — |
| Auto keystone | No | Yes |
| Screen fit / alignment | — | Yes |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Rated: 28 dB(A) | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 120–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 350 W | 200 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby power | 2 W | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 550 mm | 521 mm |
| Depth | 349 mm | 282 mm |
| Height | 108 mm | 119 mm |
| Weight | 9.8 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Colours / finishes | — | Gunmetal |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 10–10 | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Laser product class | Class 1 laser product | Class 1 (IEC 60825-1: 2014), Risk Group 2 (IEC 62471-5: 2015) |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, CE, UKCA | FCC, IMAX Enhanced |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 2 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 2 yr | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 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 | https://assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/609/d146d5e5c2/PT1-User-manual-EN-FR.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Power cord, User manual, Warranty card, Cleaning cloth | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Cleaning kit |
| Remote type | Voice | Voice |
| 3D glasses in box | — | 0 |