Variation Reviewed: Hisense 100L9G 4K UST Triple-Laser Trichroma Projector & 100" Screen Package - L9G

My first home theater was yrs ago so when I decided I wanted to install a new system this one hit all the new features out there. Super easy to install and setup, my jaw dropped when I turned it on, the tech is awesome and a great fit with the screen. It’s unreal and highly recommend! A high end DVD player with give a better picture and I’m using it with Nvidia shield pro 4K with upscaling which makes a big improvement when streaming. Thanks for the help from projector screens they are there to help with any questions and support!

     

Variation Reviewed: Hisense 100L9G 4K UST Triple-Laser Trichroma Projector & 100" Screen Package - L9G

Great purchase! The projector turned out to be bery great with crisp color and contrast. Switching from a 65 inch to 120inch was a big jump and i cant go back. The software works great, wish netflix was there but none the less there are workarounds to that issue. All apps performed well and auto scene detection worked great as well. The speakers on this work amazing as well with great clarity and sound. Soundbar is recommended but you wouldn't really mind using this without one as well because of the good sound.

All of the above has been without using the screen (lazy to set it up) worked great on the wall as well.

 

Variation Reviewed: Hisense 120L9G 4K UST Triple-Laser Trichroma Projector & 120" Screen Package - L9G

I am blown away by how far projector technology has come! I was initially hesitant because I love OLEDs but a 120” screen on the Hisense L9G really outweighs alternatives when you’re looking for full theater immersion. And being able to watch on a projector when there’s ambient light (my biggest hesitation about projectors) is a game changer. When I started researching projectors, Brian from the beginning provided me direct answers to every question I asked and gave me no run arounds. He was brutally honest about the products and went out of his way to find me the best deals. Ezra then ensured that it fit my exact requirements and would work in my space. Honestly, one of the best experiences with buying a product and the product itself has blown me away.

 

Variation Reviewed: Hisense 120L9G 4K UST Triple-Laser Trichroma Projector & 120" Screen Package - L9G

I have used a projector as my primary and only screen for many years. For a long time it was the only way to get a big, immersive image without spending a fortune. But this year I almost defected. It was time to upgrade to 4k, and TV's have gotten so much bigger, cheaper, and higher quality that I thought the scales may have finally tipped in favor of a 75- or 85-inch TV. That's a little smaller than my 100-inch screen, but also brighter and better for viewing without total darkness. Daytime image quality has always been the Achilles' heel of my living room projector setup.



Then I saw some reviews for the Hisense L9G and I thought maybe, just maybe, it could solve that problem without giving up the 100-inch screen. Given the extreme brightness (with full color saturation!), the UST ALR screen, and the 100-day no-risk guarantee, I figured I'd give it a shot.



And boy howdy, am I glad I did! My old long-throw projector (with a relatively new lamp) was also rated for 3,000 lumens, but the L9G looks MUCH brighter. Literally night and day difference. On the L9G I never even have to turn the laser all the way up - even with the lights on and my shades open, the image looks sharp and clear at 80% brightness. The attached photo shows the image with my living room lights on (at night, but still plenty of light in the room). My wife said it looks like a TV and she's right, except that there's no TV that's an inch thick and 100 inches across!



The colors are incredible, the Android TV interface is slick and responsive, and it works flawlessly for 4k gaming on the PS5. The only complaint I have seen anyone make about the L9G is the black level, and that is somewhat valid - even with the lights off, the blacks on this projector aren't as deep as they are on an OLED panel, or even some similarly priced long-throw projectors. But the biggest reasonably priced OLEDs are 77" (which have only 60% the area of a 100" screen, and less than half that of a 120"), and the lenticular ALR screen probably looks more contrasty than any long-throw projector in all but a fully darkened room.



Overall, I am thrilled with this projector. The brightness and UST+ALR screen easily solve the daytime viewing problem that I have had with other projectors, and with the lights out the image is nothing short of breathtaking. Now that I know how bright it looks, my only regret is that I didn't go for the 120" version.

Variation Reviewed: Hisense 120L9G 4K UST Triple-Laser Trichroma Projector & 120" Screen Package - L9G

When I started looking for a projector setup to upgrade from my 65" OLED TV, I was overwhelmed with the amount of information I needed to learn to make the right choice. I wanted to go for 150" screen size and UST to avoid long cables and complex ceiling mounting. I quickly realized that proper 150" ALR screens are extremely expensive, and I'd have to go for something smaller. 100" would be too small for this room, so 120" turned be an acceptable compromise. It's 4x times the 65" TV and is a huge improvement in the viewing experience.



After doing some research and watching a number of reviews, I almost bought a VAVA projector, but then I realized their new version is about to be released, and I already missed the great crowdfunding price. At this point, I was OK to spend a bit more on a complete setup including the screen so that I don't have to look for the third-party options. This is how I found Hisense L9G with 120" Cinema screen. It checked most of the boxes for me: UST, 120", not too bad input lag for occasional gaming, 3-laser system without color wheel and with great color reproduction, good brightness, HDMI 2.1, screen included. I was not worried about it being a fixed focus projector since it should be perfectly tuned for the bundled screen size and fixed focus usually provides better sharpness.



Dealing with ProjectorScreen was a great experience. From placing the order, to getting the shipping updates, the package delivered and my support question answered within a day. The projector and the screen arrived in a huge box which is very well protected. Inside this box, there are 2 separate boxes for the projector itself and the screen.



I liked the design of the screen and how straightforward it was to assemble.



The main con for me was the outdated and inaccurate manual. The first issue is that unrolling the screen is different, don't follow the instructions, just unroll it normally and the back side would be facing you. The other issue was with page 11 saying the distance from the stand to the top of the template is 73.94", while on the very next page it says to measure 73" precisely for the same distance. The PDF on the ProjectorScreen site says it's 74". Be aware of this typo on page 12 and use 73.94" for the 120" screen option. The manual for 100" screen doesn't have this typo and specifies the same values on pages 11 and 12. It should not be a big issue even if you mount it using 73" value, the screen mounts have +-1.5" of adjustment with the rods, but it's better to have more usable adjustment range just in case.



Assembling the screen took a lot of time. I made a couple of mistakes that I want to mention. First, proper frame alignment is the key. If the gap on one of the sides is even slightly wider than the other, and the metal grommet is positioned on the edge of the inner frame, you won't be able to secure the outer frame. Before proceeding further with the springs, double check it's aligned as precisely as possible. There is also a spare spring on each of the sides which can rattle from your subwoofer later. Make sure to secure it with sticky tape or some mounting putty. After triple checking all the measurements, I was able to hang the screen at the perfect position that didn't require any further height or level adjustments. Projector feet were enough to position the image at the right spot, and it took about 20 minutes.



They recommend ~20" stand height for the projector and the stand I got was a perfect fit. With some minor modifications to the stand, I was able to fit the center channel speaker (Klipsch RP-450C) inside it. Denon AVR-S760H receiver sits right under the center speaker with less than half of an inch gap. I really like how it all turned out.



I'm used to Nvidia Shield TV Pro, and it works great with the OLED TV, so I decided to use the same source for the projector. It has better performance than the built-in Android TV hardware. It has almost perfect AI upscale to 4K. Netflix works out of the box. Chromecast is built-in. You can stream games from your PC or GeForce Now service. It still gets OTA Android updates.



As for the remote, you can use just a single remote from the Shield to control everything, thanks to properly working CEC. Projector turns on really quickly together with the Shield and the AVR. It remembers the last HDMI input used. In my configuration, Shield is plugged into AVR and AVR is plugged into the projector via ARC port. Volume control works via AVR and everything turns off with a single button. However, I'm a huge fan of Logitech Harmony universal remote, so that is what I'm using for this setup. I found AVR volume control works quicker directly than via CEC and I can also assign other remote buttons to control Denon AVR audio presets. I didn't find a way to control the projector itself using Harmony yet, but it's not really needed after you perform the initial setup.



Projector noise level is acceptable, you don't hear it at all while watching something. I noticed the power LED on the front of the projector sometimes appears ON, even when turned OFF in the settings. Probably a bug, looking forward to the firmware updates.



Overall, I'm very happy with Hisense L9G performance and the image quality. The blacks are not as good as on OLED, but that would be expected. The colors, the screen size, the brightness of the image are just stunning. ALR screen does its job and in the light controlled environment, I feel like in a real cinema. I almost ditched the TV, it's so small compared to the huge projector screen.



Hisense just announced a new projector with variable focus, but less brightness and no included screen. I'm happy I went for L9G model as it's still one of the best UST options in 2021 and is future-proof. Even if I decide to upgrade in several years, I'll probably reuse the 120" ALR Cinema screen from Hisense.