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Alternatives to Hisense C3

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the C3 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Hisense C3
Hisense · 2026
C3
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)2,500 lmLaser5.3 kg
approx. price≈ US$1,350
6.4

Alternatives to the C3

ViewSonic X1-4K Pro
1
ViewSonic · 2026X1-4K Pro
7.7
Same price ≈ US$1,350
  • Light source life 60,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Weight 3.68 kg vs 5.3 kg
  • HDMI inputs 0 vs 2
  • Ethernet (LAN)
Leica Cine Compact 1
2
Leica · 2026Cine Compact 1
7.9
30% pricier ≈ US$1,800
  • Power consumption 120 W vs 180 W
  • Weight 4.4 kg vs 5.3 kg
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,700 lm vs 2,500 lm
  • HDMI inputs 1 vs 2
XGIMI Horizon 20 Special Edition
3
9.4
34% pricier ≈ US$1,850
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 2,500 lm
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Ethernet (LAN)
Acer SL2820n Vero
4
Acer · 2026SL2820n Vero
Same price ≈ US$1,350
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 2,500 lm
  • HDMI inputs 1 vs 2
  • Ethernet (LAN)
Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition
Same price ≈ US$1,350
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 5,000,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Power consumption 110 W vs 180 W
  • Weight 3.9 kg vs 5.3 kg
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,000 lm vs 2,500 lm
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 20 W
Optoma UZ38X
6
Optoma · 2026UZ38X
7.9
22% cheaper ≈ US$1,050
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,800 lm vs 2,500 lm
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 15 W vs 20 W
  • Ethernet (LAN)
XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition
42% pricier ≈ US$1,950
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,100 lm vs 2,500 lm
  • Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Ethernet (LAN)
Optoma GT2200HDR
8
Optoma · 2026GT2200HDR
23% cheaper ≈ US$1,050
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,300 lm vs 2,500 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 500,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  • HDMI inputs 1 vs 2
BenQ TK705STi
9
BenQ · 2025TK705STi
7.5
6% cheaper ≈ US$1,300
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm vs 2,500 lm
  • Weight 3.8 kg vs 5.3 kg
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 700:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 16 W vs 20 W
InFocus IN1089SL
10
InFocus · 2026IN1089SL
7.6
4% pricier ≈ US$1,450
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 2,500 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 300,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Native panel resolution 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  • Light source life 4,500 h vs 20,000 h
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