Our pick · No. 4 of 15
Hisense L9Q
5,000 ANSI lumens · RGB triple laser · 0.18:1 throw
$5,999.99Nov 13, 2026
9.3/10ExcellentHisense L9Q vs Hisense PX3-PRO
Hisense L9Q or PX3-PRO? They finish 0.2 apart in our formula, so pick on the detail that matters in your room.
The challenger · No. 6 of 15
Hisense PX3-PRO
3,000 ANSI lumens · RGB triple laser · 0.22:1 throw
$2,499.99$3,499.99Nov 13, 2026
Short answer: Hisense L9Q wins this one, 9.3/10 against 9.1/10, mainly on brightness and color, contrast and HDR. Hisense PX3-PRO answers with price.
What really separates them?
There is $3,500 between these two, and almost none of it goes into color: both claim 110% BT.2020 with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced. The L9Q's money goes into light and sound: 5,000 ANSI lumens against 3,000, 116 W across ten speakers against 50 W, a stated 5,000:1 contrast, a picture up to 200 inches, automatic screen fit and a TV tuner. That is a lot, and it only matters in two cases: a bright room that the projector must beat all day, or a screen of 130 inches and more. On a 100 or 120-inch screen in a normal living room, the PX3-PRO plus a good soundbar leaves you about $3,000.
Which one is for you?
Choose the Hisense L9Q if
- Your room gets daylight: 5,000 ANSI lumens against 3,000 ANSI lumens
- Movies come first: 5,000:1 native contrast, 110% BT.2020, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced
- You play games: 12 ms of input lag claimed, with 120 Hz, ALLM, where the PX3-PRO's page gives no figure
- Your console is shallow: 15.7 inches from lens to screen for 100 inches, against 19.2
Choose the Hisense PX3-PRO if
- You want to spend less: $2,499.99 against $5,999.99
Hisense L9Q vs Hisense PX3-PRO: the numbers
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| Projector | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brightness (brand) | 5,000 ANSI lumens | 3,000 ANSI lumens |
| Light source | RGB triple laser | RGB triple laser |
| Throw ratio | 0.18:1 | 0.22:1 |
| Lens to wall, 100 in picture | 15.7 in | 19.2 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Native contrast | 5,000:1 | 3,000:1 |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | 110% BT.2020 |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced |
| Lowest input lag | 12 ms (brand) | No figure |
| Gaming features | 120 Hz, ALLM | 120 Hz, ALLM |
| Smart TV | Google TV with Netflix | Google TV with Netflix |
| Speakers | 116 W, Dolby Atmos | 50 W, Dolby Atmos |
| Picture size | 80 to 200 in | 80 to 150 in |
| Focus | Not stated | Not stated |
| Alignment | Auto screen alignment | Manual keystone |
| Fan noise | No dB figure | No dB figure |
| Size (W × D × H) | 24.6 × 12.5 × 6.5 in | 21.7 × 11.7 × 4.8 in |
| Weight | 28.4 lb | 19.8 lb |
| Laser life (brand) | 25,000 hours | 25,000 hours |
| Warranty | 2-year | 2-year |
| Returns | Not stated | Not stated |
| Shipping | Not stated | Not stated |
| Screen bundle | No screen bundle on the page | No screen bundle on the page |
| Sold by | Hisense | Hisense |
| Where to buy | Check price at Hisense | Check price at Hisense |
✓ marks the better figure. "Not stated" means the brand doesn't publish it. Prices checked November 13, 2026 on each brand's own US store.
Which one has the better picture?
Hisense L9Q: rGB triple laser, 5,000 ANSI lumens, 5,000:1 native contrast, 110% BT.2020, HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced. Hisense PX3-PRO: rGB triple laser, 3,000 ANSI lumens, 3,000:1 native contrast, 110% BT.2020, HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced.
The L9Q is the brighter one on paper, by 2,000 lumens. These are each brand's own figures; brightness matters most in a lit room, native contrast in a dark one.
Which one is better for gaming?
Hisense L9Q: 12 ms at 2K/120 Hz in Game Mode, per Hisense; gaming features listed: 120 Hz, ALLM. Hisense PX3-PRO: no millisecond figure on Hisense's page ("low-latency mode", 240 Hz high-refresh mode, Designed for Xbox); gaming features listed: 120 Hz, ALLM.
Only Hisense publishes an input lag figure. For a player, a published number beats a slogan.
Which one is easier to place and live with?
With a 0.18:1 throw ratio, the L9Q needs about 15.7 inches between lens and screen for a 100-inch picture; the PX3-PRO (0.22:1) needs 19.2. Picture size: 80 to 200 in for the L9Q, 80 to 150 in for the PX3-PRO. The L9Q measures 24.6 × 12.5 × 6.5 in and weighs 28.4 lb; the PX3-PRO, 21.7 × 11.7 × 4.8 in and 19.8 lb.
Built in: Hisense L9Q has Google TV with Netflix and 116 W, Dolby Atmos of sound; Hisense PX3-PRO has Google TV with Netflix and 50 W, Dolby Atmos of sound. Our throw distance calculator gives the distance for your own screen size.
What do they cost, and what cover do you get?
On November 13, 2026, each on its brand's own US store: Hisense L9Q $5,999.99, Hisense PX3-PRO $2,499.99 ($3,499.99 regular). That is $3,500 between them.
Warranty: Hisense L9Q, 2-year limited warranty, per Hisense; Hisense PX3-PRO, 2-year limited warranty, per Hisense. Returns: Hisense L9Q, return window not stated on the product page; Hisense PX3-PRO, return window not stated on the product page. A projector is a big box to send back: read the return terms before the specs.
Where to go from here
Full reviews: Hisense L9Q review and Hisense PX3-PRO review. Both appear in our ranking of the best ultra short throw projectors, best ust projector for bright room, best ust projector for gaming, best laser tv, best ust projector for home theater.
Other head-to-heads: Hisense L9Q vs Samsung The Premiere 9, AWOL Vision LuxVision vs Hisense L9Q, AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs Hisense PX3-PRO, Hisense PX3-PRO vs Hisense PT1, Hisense PX3-PRO vs Epson Lifestudio Grand.
Still deciding what kind of projector you need? Read our guide: UST projector vs TV.
By Owen Whitaker, editor, home theater projectors · updated November 13, 2026
Hisense L9Q or Hisense PX3-PRO: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the Hisense L9Q better than the Hisense PX3-PRO?
In our formula, yes: 9.3/10 against 9.1/10, with the edge on brightness, color, contrast and HDR and gaming specs. The Hisense PX3-PRO is ahead on price, which may matter more in your room.
Which is brighter, the L9Q or the PX3-PRO?
The Hisense L9Q: 5,000 ANSI lumens against 3,000 ANSI lumens, per each brand.
Which is cheaper, the L9Q or the PX3-PRO?
The Hisense PX3-PRO: $2,499.99 against $5,999.99 on November 13, 2026.
Which sits closer to the wall?
The Hisense L9Q: its 0.18:1 throw ratio needs about 15.7 inches from lens to screen for 100 inches, against 19.2 for the PX3-PRO.