
Hisense C2 Ultra
For movie fans who want a real big-screen picture without installing a TV, this is one of the brightest portable laser projectors you can buy, but it still wants a dim room.
If you want a portable projector for movies, sports, and big-screen streaming without mounting a TV, the C2 Ultra is aimed squarely at you. It throws a genuinely large image, supports Dolby Vision, and packages the whole thing in a lifestyle projector you can move from room to room instead of committing to a fixed install. ## What makes it worth it The biggest draw is brightness: 3,000 ANSI lumens is strong for a portable projector and helps the C2 Ultra hold up better than most mini models when the room is not perfectly dark. The triple-laser RGB light source is the other headline feature, and reviews consistently point to vivid colour and sharp-looking 4K output as the reason it stands out. Hisense also leans hard into convenience with automatic setup features, plus a built-in JBL audio system with subwoofer support, so you do not need to immediately budget for external speakers. Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced support give it a more serious home-cinema spec sheet than the usual portable projector. ## Where it falls short It is still a projector, so ambient light will always hurt contrast and black levels more than a good TV. It is also expensive for something portable, and some reviewers note that contrast is good rather than class-leading, especially versus the best home-theatre projectors. Buy this if you want a bright, flexible big-screen projector for movies and gaming in a room you can dim. Skip it if you mainly watch in daylight or want the deepest black levels for the money.
£2,600.16
Buy nowBuy if
Buy this if you want a bright portable projector for movie nights, streaming, and occasional gaming without giving up 4K and Dolby Vision.
Skip if
Skip it if you watch mostly in bright daylight or want the deepest black levels and best contrast for the same money.
What we found
Resolution
4K UHD
Brightness
3000 ANSI lumens
Light Source
RGB triple-laser
Screen Size Range
65" to 300"
HDR Support
Dolby Vision
Audio System
JBL speaker with subwoofer
Cinema Modes
IMAX Enhanced
Voice Control
Voice command support
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£2,600.16