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Tom Wiggins

UNBELIEVABLE: Hisense pl1 vs hisense pl2 which of these ust projectors deserves a place in your lounge - The Untold Story

Hisense PL2 UST projector.

Hisense PL1

Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160)
HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Light source X Fusion Laser
Operating system VIDAA
Picture size 90-120 inches
Brightness 2100 ANSI lumens
HDMI 2 x HDMI 2.1

The PL1 won a What Hi-Fi? Award for striking such a good balance between practicality and theatricality at a price that's not prohibitive, but is the new model better, and is it worth the upgrade?

Hisense PL2

Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160)
HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Light source 4K Smart Laser Cinema
Operating system VIDAA U7
Picture size 80-150 inches
Brightness 2700 ANSI lumens
HDMI 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x HDMI 2.0 with ARC

As the direct successor to the PL1, the PL2 looks almost identical but includes upgrades that should improve its performance. Can it topple the champ?

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