Hisense M2 Pro vs Optoma Photon Life PH31
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 Hisense M2 ProMSRP $1,299.99 | Optoma Photon Life PH31 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | — |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1–1.3:1 | 1.5–1.65:1 |
| Projection distance table | — | 60″: 1.99–2.19 m · 70″: 2.32–2.56 m · 80″: 2.66–2.92 m · 90″: 2.99–3.29 m · 100″: 3.32–3.65 m · 110″: 3.65–4.02 m · 120″: 3.99–4.38 m · 130″: 4.32–4.75 m · 140″: 4.65–5.11 m · 150″: 4.98–5.48 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3× | 1.1× |
| Focus | Auto | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Fixed offset | — | 105% |
| Focal length | — | 15.84–17.45 mm |
| F-number | — | 2–2.05 |
| Interchangeable lens | No | — |
| Image size range | 65–200 in | 60–150 in |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | RGB triple laser | LED |
| Light source detail | R+G+B triple laser with 28 laser chips | RGB LED |
| Light source life | Rated: 25,000 h | Eco: 30,000 h |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 1,500 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 1,300 lm | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 2,700 |
| Claimed brightness unit | — | Unspecified |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | — | 90% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | 1,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast | — | 250,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | Laser dimming | — |
| Colour | ||
| DCI-P3 gamut | — | 95% |
| BT.2020 gamut | 110% | — |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 30 bitDerived |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| Max refresh rate | 3840×2160: 60 Hz · 1920×1080: 240 Hz | — |
| Auto low-latency mode | Yes | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | 5 W |
| Speaker count | 2 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Stereo | — |
| DTS | Yes | — |
| Audio outputs | HDMI eARC, Bluetooth | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | — |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | — |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, eARC (ALLM) | HDMI: HDMI 1.4a |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 15–102 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 23–76 Hz |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| LAN control | — | No |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Control4 | — |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | — |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | VIDAA | — |
| OS version | U9 | — |
| Netflix | Native | — |
| Casting | AirPlay 2, Miracast | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | No |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Screen fit / alignment | Yes | — |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | — |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | — |
| Integrated stand / gimbal | Type: gimbal · Tilt deg vertical: 360 | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | — | Eco: 26 dB(A) · Bright: 32 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | — | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 0–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | — | 3,048 m |
| High-altitude mode | — | Yes |
| Operating orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–120 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 100 W | 140 W |
| Power consumption by mode | — | Eco: 69 W · Bright: 123 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | External brick |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 193 mm | 238 mm |
| Depth | 218 mm | 215 mm |
| Height | 230 mm | 118 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Colours / finishes | Gray | — |
| Tripod socket | Yes | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG2 |
| Safety & market certifications | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr | — |
| User manual | — | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/WINyiDkIEYScPG4qOJ28rGKbFRWFZSzawTYvHHSY.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, Carrying case | Power adapter, Remote, Batteries, Manual, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | Voice | IR |