(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample (195 ratings), and the same rating pool shows on the Hisense C3 listing, so it mixes C-series models.
Wirecutter's top living-room pick and a PCMag Editors' Choice: very bright (about 2,200 lumens measured), with top-tier HDR and a real subwoofer. It costs about $1,900 to $2,500, weighs 13.9 lb, the stand isn't optional, and about 1 in 7 Amazon ratings are 1 or 2 stars.
Top complaints
- Bulky stand you must use
Wirecutter says power runs through the swiveling stand, so you have to use it even if you don't want its speakers. The stand can screw into a mount but won't lock the projector in place, so it's a poor fit for a dedicated theater. PCMag measured 13.9 lb, the largest model it has seen in this class.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT), PCMag review - Reliability is mixed for some owners
Amazon's review summary says reliability gets mixed reviews, with some owners running into issues. One recent 1-star Amazon review says the image started flickering after 12 days. About 15% of Amazon ratings are 1 or 2 stars, though the listing pools other Hisense C-series models.
- Rainbows, digital-only lens adjustments and HDMI 2.0
PCMag lists the single-chip DLP design's possible rainbow artifacts as its one con. Wirecutter notes there's no lens shift (keystone and zoom adjustments soften 4K detail and add lag), and the two HDMI 2.0 inputs can't take 4K at 120 Hz. Deep bass at high volume can make the cabinet rattle.
Source: PCMag review, Wirecutter (NYT)
What owners love
- Bright, rich 4K and excellent HDR
Wirecutter measured about 2,200 lumens, above-average contrast (over 1,200:1) and more than 95% of the P3 color gamut, and says HDR tracks more accurately than almost any projector it has measured. PCMag found top-tier picture quality in every mode it tested.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT), PCMag review - Sound that can replace a soundbar
A 2.1-channel JBL system with a woofer in the stand. Wirecutter calls it far more dynamic than most projectors; PCMag says it fills a large family room well below max volume.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT), PCMag review - Easy setup and gaming features
Auto focus and screen fitting worked without problems (PCMag, Wirecutter). PCMag measured 4.6 ms lag at 1080p/240Hz. Amazon shoppers say it is easy to use and looks good even in lit rooms.
- You want to ceiling-mount it in a dedicated theater
- You see DLP rainbow artifacts easily
- You want something light to carry around
- A big, bright picture in a living room with some light
- Movies in Dolby Vision and HDR
- Console gaming (Designed for Xbox, low lag)
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick for a living room (updated 2026-10-05). Bright, rich and full-featured with strong sound, but the bulky stand is mandatory. Hisense has announced C3 replacements.
- PCMag: 4.5/5 Editors' Choice: 'the room-to-room projector to measure others against.' MSRP $2,499.99. The only listed con is possible rainbow artifacts.