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Alternatives to Hisense L9Q

10 ultra short throw projectors (laser TVs) at a similar price that compete with the L9Q — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Hisense L9Q
Hisense · 2025
L9Q
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)5,000 lmLaser12.9 kg
approx. price≈ US$4,400
4.7

Alternatives to the L9Q

Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970
5% cheaper ≈ US$4,200
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 5,000,000:1 vs 200,000:1
  • Fan noise 29 dB vs 40 dB
  • Power consumption 268 W vs 350 W
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 5,000 lm
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 4
AWOL Vision Aetherion Max
2
AWOL Vision · 2026Aetherion Max
7.9
27% cheaper ≈ US$3,200
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Weight 11.9 kg vs 12.9 kg
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,300 lm vs 5,000 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 6,000:1 vs 200,000:1
Hisense L9Q Pro
3
Hisense · 2026L9Q Pro
4.6
46% pricier ≈ US$6,500
  • Lens shift Vertical vs None
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,500 lm vs 5,000 lm
  • Weight 13.3 kg vs 12.9 kg
Hisense PX4 Pro
4
Hisense · 2026PX4 Pro
9.1
16% cheaper ≈ US$3,700
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Weight 8.3 kg vs 12.9 kg
  • Power consumption 250 W vs 350 W
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,500 lm vs 5,000 lm
  • Ethernet (LAN)
Formovie Theater Premium
5
Formovie · 2025Theater Premium
5.0
32% cheaper ≈ US$3,000
  • Fan noise 28 dB vs 40 dB
  • Weight 9.8 kg vs 12.9 kg
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,200 lm vs 5,000 lm
  • HDMI inputs 3 vs 4
Epson EH-QS100
6
Epson · 2024EH-QS100
6.2
27% cheaper ≈ US$3,200
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 5,000,000:1 vs 200,000:1
  • Fan noise 34 dB vs 40 dB
  • Weight 12 kg vs 12.9 kg
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 5,000 lm
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 4
BenQ V5010i
7
BenQ · 2024V5010i
8.6
17% cheaper ≈ US$3,700
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,500,000:1 vs 200,000:1
  • Fan noise 28 dB vs 40 dB
  • Power consumption 150 W vs 350 W
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,500 lm vs 5,000 lm
  • Ethernet (LAN)
Samsung The Premiere 9
8
Samsung · 2024The Premiere 9
5.9
28% cheaper ≈ US$3,200
  • Fan noise 32 dB vs 40 dB
  • Weight 11.6 kg vs 12.9 kg
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 5,000 lm
  • Largest image size 130″ vs 200″
AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro
9
AWOL Vision · 2026Aetherion Pro
6.9
42% cheaper ≈ US$2,600
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Weight 11.9 kg vs 12.9 kg
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,600 lm vs 5,000 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 6,000:1 vs 200,000:1
XGIMI Aura 2
10
XGIMI · 2024Aura 2
7.0
30% cheaper ≈ US$3,100
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,000,000:1 vs 200,000:1
  • Fan noise 32 dB vs 40 dB
  • Power consumption 180 W vs 350 W
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,300 lm vs 5,000 lm
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 4
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