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GigaBlueUltra short throw projector (laser TV)

GigaBlue Home Cinema 3

GigaBlue Home Cinema 3 is an ultra short throw projector (laser TV) released in 2024. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD), 4k method 4K by pixel shifting, brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm, light source Laser.

8.5Score
Picture7.3
Gaming & inputs4.3
Setup & placement4.5
Smart features & sound6.8
Noise, lifetime & portability9.3
price rangeUS$2,300–2,900Reference price converted from EUR
Year
2024
Popularity
#357 of 767
Model numbers
GigaBlue Home Cinema 3
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)Resolution (on screen)
4K by pixel shifting4K method
3,000 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
LaserLight source
0.25:1Throw ratio
YesHDR support
Fire TVSmart platform
29 dBFan noise
8.5 kgWeight
Spec guide

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Why is Home Cinema 3 a good choice?

Light source life: 30,000 hbetter than 96% of ultra short throw projectors (laser TVs)
Fan noise: 29 dBbetter than 70% of ultra short throw projectors (laser TVs)
Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method
4K by pixel shifting
Display technology
DLP
Light source
Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
3,000 lm
HDR support
Yes
HDR formats
HDR10
3D playback
Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate
120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode
Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio
0.25:1
Throw type
Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image
0.55 m
Smallest image size
80″
Largest image size
150″
Lens shift
None
Autofocus
No
Keystone correction
Yes
Automatic keystone correction
No
Smart & streaming
Smart platform
Fire TV
Built-in smart platform
Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
2
HDMI eARC
Yes
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
Yes
VGA input
No
Audio output
No
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life
30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise
29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)
25 dB
Weight
8.5 kg
Width
485 mm
Height
151 mm
Depth
325 mm
Colours
Black

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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8.7
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