Hisense C3 Ultra vs Leica Cine Play 1

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Hisense C3 UltraHisense C3 Ultra
MSRP $2,999.99
Leica Cine Play 1Leica Cine Play 1
MSRP $3,795
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPDLP
Number of imaging devicesβ€”1
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.47 in
Native aspect ratioβ€”16:9
Native resolutionβ€”1920 Γ— 1080
Pixel shiftβ€”XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio0.9–1.5:10.9–1.5:1
Projection distance table65β€³: 1.3–2.16 m Β· 100β€³: 1.99–3.32 m Β· 120β€³: 2.39–3.99 m Β· 150β€³: 2.99–4.98 m Β· 300β€³: 5.98–9.96 m75β€³: 1.5–2.5 m Β· 100β€³: 2–3.3 m Β· 150β€³: 3–5 m Β· 300β€³: 6–9.95 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.6Γ—1.7Γ—
FocusAutoAuto
Vertical lens shiftΒ±100%β€”
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±35%β€”
Motorized lens shiftβ€”No
Focal lengthβ€”9–15 mm
F-numberβ€”2–2.3
Interchangeable lensβ€”No
Image size range65–300 in65–300 in
Light source
Light source typeRGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Light source detailRed + Green + Blue Trichrome Laser (Hisense 'LPU 3.0' RGB triple laser)Direct triple RGB laser
Light source lifeRated: 25,000 hRated: 25,000 h
Laser wavelengthsR 643 nm, G 530 nm, B 465 nmR 643 nm, G 525 nm, B 465 nm
Brightness
ANSI lumens4,000 lmβ€”
Claimed brightness (non-standard)β€”3,000
Claimed brightness unitβ€”Unspecified
Brightness by modeβ€”Ultra: 3,000 lm
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast5,000:1β€”
Dynamic contrastβ€”2,000,000:1
Dynamic light controlDynamic irisLaser dimming
Manual iris / apertureYesβ€”
Colour
BT.2020 gamut118%100%
Gamut metricAreaβ€”
Filmmaker ModeYesYes
Calibration & picture control
Greyscale control pointsβ€”20
HDR
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping typeβ€”Dynamic
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hzβ€”
Input lag (rated)β€”1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 12 ms
Variable refresh rateFreeSyncβ€”
Auto low-latency modeYesYes
Audio
Speaker power56 W20 W
Speaker count52
Audio channels2.1Stereo
Audio partnerDevialetβ€”
DTSYesYes
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Optical3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI ARCYesβ€”
HDMI eARCYesYes
Bluetooth speaker modeβ€”Yes
Bluetooth audio outβ€”Yes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signalβ€”3840 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, eARC (ALLM); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1 (ALLM)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, eARC; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1
USB media playbackβ€”Yes
Control ecosystem driversAlexa, Control4β€”
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth version5.45.3
EthernetYesYes
Firmware / software
Smart OSVIDAAVIDAA
OS versionβ€”U7.6
NetflixNativeNative
CastingAirPlay 2, MiracastAirPlay 2
Update policyβ€”Security updates for 4 years from the VIDAA OS launch date; OTA updates
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodDLP-LinkDLP-Link
3D formatsSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packingFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Glasses includedβ€”0
Setup automation
Autofocusβ€”When moved
Auto keystoneYesYes
Screen fit / alignmentYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Eye-protection sensorYesYes
Integrated stand / gimbalHorizontal deg: 360 Β· Vertical total deg: 260β€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)β€”System: 29 dB(A)
Noise measurement distanceβ€”1 m
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH25–75%RH
High-altitude modeβ€”Yes
Operating orientationsβ€”Table, Ceiling
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)250 Wβ€”
Power consumption by modeβ€”Standard: 180 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby powerβ€”2 W
Power supplyExternal brickExternal brick
Physical & installation
Widthβ€”261 mm
Depthβ€”242 mm
Height279 mm229 mm
Weight8 kg6.7 kg
Exhaust / intake directionβ€”Rear
Colours / finishesGrayMetal grey
Mount hole patternThread: 1/4"-20 Β· Note: single threaded hole in the base of the gimbalβ€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Laser product classClass 1Class 1
FDA varianceNo.57, dated May 8, 2019 (complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance as a Risk Group 2 product under IEC 62471-5)β€”
Safety & market certificationsFCC, IMAX EnhancedCE, UKCA, IMAX Enhanced
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 1 yr Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CA 1 yr Β· πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί AU 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
User manualβ€”https://leica-camera.com/sites/default/files/pm-13137-Leica-Cine-Play-1-Quick-Start-Guide---Warranty-Conditions_all-languages.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power cord, Power adapter, Batteries, Remote control, Quick start guide, Warranty cardProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Power supply, Accessory bag, Operating instructions, Warranty card
Remote typeVoiceBluetooth
3D glasses in boxβ€”0