Hisense M2 Pro 4K Triple Laser Mini Projector Review

At CES 2025, Hisense introduced the C2 Series, which is a trio of lifestyle projectors designed to cater to various user needs and budgets. The M2 Pro shares several core technologies and a common design philosophy with Hisense’s larger, brighter C2-series models. Both platforms are built around Pure Triple Color lasers, 4K-class DLP imaging with pixel shifting, wide color gamut, and comprehensive HDR coverage, including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby technology.

In addition, the M2 Pro runs on Hisense’s latest VIDAA operating system, and users can access popular streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and Disney+. To maximize connectivity, the M2 Pro also includes AirPlay 2, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and HDMI 2.1 with eARC and ALLM.

The M2 Pro also supports 3D content. While there isn’t much new 3D content being created, this feature is great for users who have a library of 3D discs.

Where the M2 Pro diverges from the C2 series is in size and brightness. Hisense C2 models are larger, brighter, and feature a larger audio system. This makes them a better match for semi-fixed living-room setups. By comparison, the M2 Pro is designed to deliver a similar color and HDR experience in a smaller, more portable package, making it easier to move from place to place while still offering quick and easy setup.

The M2 Pro measures approximately 7.6 inches wide, 8.6 inches deep, and 9.1 inches tall, and it weighs about 8.6 pounds (3.9kg). The M2 Pro is easy for most users to move a projector between a family room and a bedroom, or to a friend’s house for a sporting event. While compact, the cabinet of the M2 Pro is large enough to house a three-color laser light source, 1.3X optical zoom, and a high-quality stereo speaker system.

The lens is at the top right of the projector's front panel. Next to the lens on the left is a group of sensors for the projector's auto adjustment modes, including Auto Focus, Auto Keystone Alignment, Auto Obstacle Avoidance, and Auto Screen Alignment.

The projectors’ connections are located on the rear of the unit. They include an HDMI input that supports HDMI 2.1 with eARC and ALLM, enabling one-cable audio return to a soundbar or AVR and automatic low-latency switching for compatible gaming sources.

Wireless support includes Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and Bluetooth for accessories. The onboard media player supports a wide range of video and image formats, which can be accessed from a USB Stick plugged into the projector’s USB 3.0 port or from your home network.

The M2 Pro includes several features to simplify setup, which include Auto Focus and Auto Screen Alignment. The autofocus feature uses a high-precision sensor to detect the distance between the projector and the screen and adjust the focus accordingly. The C1's autofocus is fast, with little to no searching visible.

The Auto Keystone Correction allows the projector to detect and correct any distortion caused when projecting onto an uneven surface or at a non-perpendicular angle. Auto Obstacle Avoidance can detect objects on the wall, such as curtains or blinds, and automatically adjust the image to compensate for any obstruction, eliminating the need for manual adjustment.

Auto Eye Protection uses sensors to detect when someone approaches the front of the projector and turns off the lamp to prevent eye damage, which is incredibly useful when you have children in the house.

The M2 Pro supports a wide range of High Dynamic Range formats, including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision. Since M2 Pro utilizes video processing found in Hisense’s more expensive projector, it includes HDR tone mapping and offers an extensive range of picture adjustments. 

When viewing HDR in a dark space, I used HDR THEATER mode with the Dynamic Tone Mapping feature off, which is the default setting. This preserves the maximum amount of highlight detail. However, if you’re going to be viewing HDR under low or moderate ambient light or using a larger screen, I would recommend switching the Dynamic Tone Mapping feature on to maximize full-screen brightness.

Engaging the projector’s Dynamic Tone Mapping feature makes HDR content look noticeably brighter, but you will sacrifice some highlight detail. I believe this compromise is worth it when watching most HDR content, especially on screens larger than 90 inches.

Since HDR content often looks dimmer than SDR material, we usually recommend switching your source to SDR when using a large screen with a lower-brightness projector. However, when the M2 Pro’s Dynamic HDR Tone Mapping is engaged, the overall frame brightness is higher than that of many 2000-lumen projectors I have reviewed.

The M2 Pro also supports 3D. However, optional active 3d glasses are required, and there is a brightness penalty.  The fact that 3D is supported makes the M2 Pro stand out for users who still value 3D content.

The M2 Pro includes a game mode. It also features Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) via its HDMI input, which automatically switches the projector into its gaming-optimized mode when connected to a compatible console or PC and detects gaming content. The M2 Pro also includes a dedicated gaming submenu, where you can select picture modes tailored to specific game types, such as first-person shooters or role-playing games. There’s even a feature that allows you to zoom in on the portion of a map to help you find your way through a game.

In its Gaming mode, with DLP Turbo mode engaged, we measured an input lag of 27ms when playing games at 1080p@120fps and 38ms when playing in 4K@60fps. For casual, couch-distance play at 4K60, the experience should be responsive enough for most non-competitive genres.