Michał Stekla
Small, lightweight, and truly portable?
Hisense has not been slowing down in recent months. Just as the Vidda sub-brand showcased the strongest home projector, we already have another novelty — this time something from a completely different category. The Hisense M2 Pro Smart Mini Projector is said to be the smallest, lightest, and most portable projection device in the brand's lineup. On paper, it looks interesting.
The projector itself is indeed compact. With dimensions of 19 by 22 by 23 centimeters and weighing just under 4 kilograms, it can truly be taken along — although let's be honest, rather in a suitcase than a backpack. However, this is already a device 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 image quality?
In terms of specifications, the M2 Pro looks solid. It supports a 4K resolution and can project an image with a diagonal size ranging from 65 to as much as 200 inches. A brightness level of 1200 lumens offers the possibility to watch during the day, but — let's be honest — without heavy curtains on a sunny afternoon, we probably won't achieve a cinematic effect. In evening conditions, however, it will be more than sufficient.
Pure Triple Colour Laser — a proven system in a smaller edition
The heart of the device is the well-known Pure Triple Colour Laser system, which uses three independent RGB light sources. Coverage of 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut provides great possibilities for color reproduction. This technology is not new for Hisense, but the challenge here was to encapsulate it in a significantly smaller housing. The manufacturer claims that this is the first truly mobile 4K laser projector — and this argument is hard to dispute.
Automatic corrections — do they really help?
Automatic features also score points. We have automatic correction for the trapezoid and an interesting option for adjusting the image to the wall color — if you have a living room in an orange shade or another unusual color, the projector will adjust the white balance to make the image look as natural as possible. Additionally, there is optical zoom in the 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?
Soundwise, the M2 Pro does not try to compete with full-fledged audio systems, but it gets the job done. The built-in two speakers support Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X. For watching a series or a movie while traveling, it's completely sufficient — although it's known that in a cinema, most people would probably connect external sound equipment.
The operating system is the well-known VIDAA OS. On board, we have Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube, which is exactly what most users need to get started. There are no unnecessary frills here, but in a device of this type, that's probably a plus, not a minus.
Price and availability — when and at what cost?
The price in the USA has been set at $1299, and the premiere is scheduled for summer.
Is it worth it?
Is there anything to get excited about? As usual, it depends. If someone is looking for a 4K portable projector for occasional screenings — for trips, for the office, or even for home, but without the need to set up a large system — the M2 Pro seems like an interesting option. However, if someone expects this device to permanently replace a large, powerful projector for the living room, it's not the right league. It’s also worth waiting for the first tests — because as we know, specifications and nice pictures are one thing, while user experience is another. On paper, the Hisense M2 Pro looks good. Now it remains to be seen whether it is indeed as practical and portable as the manufacturer promises.
