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Hisense C2 Ultra

86
Highly rated
Average of 6 professional reviews
6 of 6 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 80–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 86.0 · 3 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 85

Hisense C2 UltraImage: Hisense

Critics found the C2 Ultra unusually bright and colorful for a compact projector, with good built-in sound and a flexible stand. All 6 reviewers recommend it; the software is limited and it needs mains power.

Reviewed by Tom's Guide, GadgetGuy, ProjectorCentral and 3 more

The catch: Needs mains power, so not truly portable.

3 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    Tom's GuideRated 4.5/5 · Hands-on review

    A very bright, colourful and flexible projector with a standout 240Hz gaming mode and measured results to match.

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  2. 85
    GadgetGuyHands-on review · 2025

    An excellent 4K home projector with sharp, colorful images and near-effortless automatic setup, best used in dim rooms.

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  3. 80
    ProjectorCentralRated 4/5 · Hands-on review · 2025

    A thorough test with a Highly Recommended award.

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  4. 89est.
    Trusted ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2026

    A convincing all-in-one lifestyle projector with bright, colorful pictures, easy setup and surprisingly good JBL sound.

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  5. 89est.
    TechRadarNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    A bright, colourful projector with strong HDR, surprisingly good sound and a capable OS that works as a TV alternative.

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  6. 83est.
    Popular ScienceNo printed score · Buying guide

    Named best for bright rooms in a roundup, with tested impressions of strong brightness, colour and gaming support.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Picture quality6 of 6
Sound4 of 6

What critics dislike most

Software and app2 of 6
Price2 of 6

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Common questions

Is the Hisense C2 Ultra worth it?

Most critics think so: 6 of 6 recommend it. Needs mains power, so not truly portable.

Do critics agree about the Hisense C2 Ultra?

Critics agree: scores range from 80 (ProjectorCentral) to 90 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 10 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Hisense C2 Ultra?

Software and app (2 of 6 reviews), Price (2 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Hisense C2 Ultra?

The Nebula Mars 3 Air (critic score 87), top pick, narrowly.