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Hisense M2 Pro vs BenQ HT2060
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Hisense M2 Pro ranks higher (#2 vs #4 of 8) and scores better on built-in sound, smart features & setup.
The biggest complaint about the Hisense M2 Pro is much dimmer than the c2 ultra; for the BenQ HT2060 it's only average brightness. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Hisense M2 Pro | BenQ HT2060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in projectors | #2 | #4 |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$ |
| Type | Home theater | Home theater |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 3% | 5% |
| Overall score | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Picture quality | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Brightness | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Built-in sound | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Smart features & setup | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Reliability | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Price tiers: $ under $300 · $$ $300–1,000 · $$$ over $1,000. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Hisense M2 Pro
- Much dimmer than the C2 Ultra
Wirecutter measured a maximum of 949 lumens, less than half the C2 Ultra, and says you'll need some light control. CNET measured 803 lumens. PCMag says the similarly priced Nebula Cosmos 4K SE is noticeably brighter.
- Few ports and home-screen video ads
Wirecutter notes a single HDMI input and USB port, with audio out only via HDMI eARC or Bluetooth. A video ad with sound played whenever it opened the Vidaa home screen. CNET calls Vidaa 'fine but not common' and the price 'maybe a little overpriced'.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT), CNET best projectors - More rainbow artifacts than usual
PCMag saw rainbow artifacts in dark-room viewing more often and more obviously than with most DLP projectors, and its unit wouldn't sync with its lag tester. Default modes looked vivid but not always accurate until it switched to Filmmaker mode.
Source: PCMag review
BenQ HT2060
- Only average brightness
CNET measured 985 lumens in Living Room mode and calls brightness 'rather average', its most disappointing trait. The 1,794-lumen Bright mode looks visibly green. For a 150-inch screen, CNET says the Epson 2350 is the better choice.
Source: CNET review - No streaming, 1080p only
CNET lists no internet connection, so you'll need a streaming stick. It accepts 4K but downconverts to 1080p, and CNET calls it 'a little pricey for 1080p'. Its built-in speakers are fine for a projector, but CNET says none of them sound particularly good.
Source: CNET review, CNET best projectors - Some early failures reported
Amazon's summary says some owners report it lasting over a year while others report failure (described as the bulb) in under 100 hours. The HT2060 uses LEDs, so these reviews may be pooled with the older lamp-based model.
Who should pick which
Pick the Hisense M2 Pro if
A 100-inch picture in a room you can darken
A compact all-in-one projector with good speakers
Movie fans who care about contrast and color
Skip it if: Your room is bright or you want a very big screen; You need more than one HDMI input; You are sensitive to DLP rainbow effects
Pick the BenQ HT2060 if
A dark movie room or basement theater
Lifelike color without tweaking
Ceiling mounting with some lens shift and zoom
Skip it if: You want built-in Netflix and apps; You want a 150-inch image or a bright room; You want true 4K detail
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