Katarzyna Petru
Small, light and actually mobile?
Hisense has not been slowing down in recent months. Barely had the sub-brand Vidda showcased its most powerful home projector, and we already have another novelty — this time something from a completely different category. The Hisense M2 Pro Smart Mini Projector is set to be the smallest, lightest and most portable projection device in the brand's offer. On paper, it looks interesting.
The projector itself is truly compact. With dimensions of 19 by 22 by 23 centimetres and weighing just under 4 kilograms, it really can be taken along — although let’s be honest, more in a suitcase than in a backpack. This is already equipment that can be considered as an option for trips or meetings, rather than just for permanent installation at home.
4K and 1200 lumens but what about picture quality?
In terms of specifications, the M2 Pro looks promising. It supports a resolution of 4K and can display an image with a diagonal of between 65 and even 200 inches. A brightness level of 1200 lumens allows for viewing during the day as well, but — let’s be honest — without heavy curtains on a sunny afternoon, we’re unlikely to achieve a cinematic effect. In evening conditions, however, it will be more than sufficient.
Pure Triple Colour Laser — a proven system in a smaller package
The heart of the device is the well-known Pure Triple Colour Laser system, which uses three independent RGB light sources. A coverage of 110% of the BT.2020 colour palette provides great possibilities for colour reproduction. This technology is not new to Hisense, but the trick here was to encase it in a considerably smaller housing. The manufacturer claims it is the first truly mobile 4K laser projector — and this argument is difficult to dispute.
Automatic corrections — do they really help?
The automatic features also receive positive feedback. We have here the trapezoid auto-correction and an interesting option to adjust the image to the wall colour — if you have a living room in an orange shade or another unusual colour, the projector will correct the white balance so that the image looks as natural as possible. On top of that, there is an optical zoom range of 1.0–1.3, which provides some flexibility when setting up the equipment in different conditions.
Sound, system and apps — are two speakers enough?
The Dźwiękowo M2 Pro does not attempt to compete with full-fledged audio sets, but it does the job. The built-in two speakers support Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X. For watching a series or movie while away, it is more than sufficient — although it is clear that in a cinema hall, most people would connect external speakers.
The operating system is the well-known VIDAA OS. On board, we find Netflix, Disney+ and YouTube, which is exactly what most users need to get started. There are no unnecessary frills here, but with equipment of this type, that is probably a plus, not a minus.
Price and availability — when and for how much?
The price in the USA has been set at $1299, with the launch planned for summer. The price in the UK could be around £959.
Is it worth it?
Is there something to get excited about? As usual, it depends. If someone is looking for a mobile 4K projector for occasional showings — for trips, at the office, or even at home, but without the need to set up a large system — the M2 Pro seems to be an interesting option. However, if someone expects this device to permanently replace a large, powerful projector for the living room, then it's not in that league. It's also worth waiting for the first tests — because as we know, specifications and nice pictures are one thing, and user experience is another. On paper, the Hisense M2 Pro looks good. Now it remains to be seen if it is indeed as practical and portable as the manufacturer promises.
