Our pick · No. 7 of 15
Hisense PT1
2,500 ANSI lumens · RGB triple laser · 0.2:1 throw
$1,999.99$2,999.99Nov 13, 2026
Hisense PT1 vs NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII
Hisense PT1 or NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII? The PT1 scores 0.4 higher; here is where each one earns its place.
The challenger · No. 11 of 15
NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII
2,400 lumens · RGB triple laser · 0.21:1 throw
$2,299.99Nov 13, 2026
8.5/10Very goodShort answer: Hisense PT1 wins this one, 8.9/10 against 8.5/10, mainly on price and placement. NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII answers with color, contrast and HDR and gaming specs.
What really separates them?
$300 apart, and they could hardly be more different in spirit. The PT1 is the appliance: Google TV, AirPlay, a 2-year warranty from a TV brand, switch on and watch. The Aurora Pro MKII is the enthusiast's box: 4,000:1 native contrast against 3,000:1, a dynamic iris, input lag published at 1080p and 4K, 60 W of sound, 3D. But it names no smart TV platform and carries a 1-year warranty. Brightness is level (2,500 ANSI lumens for Hisense, 2,400 lumens for NexiGo). Ask yourself who will use it: if anyone in the house just wants to press Netflix, buy the PT1.
Which one is for you?
Choose the Hisense PT1 if
- You want to spend less: $1,999.99 against $2,299.99
- Your console is shallow: 17.4 inches from lens to screen for 100 inches, against 18.3
- You want apps and sound built in: Google TV, 46 W, Dolby Atmos
- You want the longer cover: 2-year warranty
Choose the NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII if
- Movies come first: 4,000:1 native contrast, 107% BT.2020, Dolby Vision, HDR10+
- You play games: 4.2 ms of input lag claimed, with 120 Hz, where the PT1's page gives no figure
Hisense PT1 vs NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII: the numbers
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| Projector | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brightness (brand) | 2,500 ANSI lumens | 2,400 lumens |
| Light source | RGB triple laser | RGB triple laser |
| Throw ratio | 0.2:1 | 0.21:1 |
| Lens to wall, 100 in picture | 17.4 in | 18.3 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Native contrast | 3,000:1 | 4,000:1 |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | 107% BT.2020 |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
| Lowest input lag | No figure | 4.2 ms (brand) |
| Gaming features | ALLM | 120 Hz |
| Smart TV | Google TV | Not stated |
| Speakers | 46 W, Dolby Atmos | 60 W, Dolby Atmos |
| Picture size | 80 to 150 in | Not stated |
| Focus | Not stated | Not stated |
| Alignment | Manual keystone | Manual keystone |
| Fan noise | No dB figure | No dB figure |
| Size (W × D × H) | 20.5 × 11.1 × 4.7 in | 21.5 × 16 × 4.8 in |
| Weight | 15.9 lb | 22 lb |
| Laser life (brand) | 25,000 hours | 30,000 hours |
| Warranty | 2-year | 1-year |
| Returns | Not stated | Not stated |
| Shipping | Not stated | Shipping calculated at checkout |
| Screen bundle | No screen bundle on the page | $2,499.99 with 100-inch fixed Fresnel ALR |
| Sold by | Hisense | NexiGo |
| Where to buy | Check price at Hisense | Check price at NexiGo |
✓ 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 PT1: rGB triple laser, 2,500 ANSI lumens, 3,000:1 native contrast, 110% BT.2020, HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10+. NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII: rGB triple laser, 2,400 lumens, 4,000:1 native contrast, 107% BT.2020, HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10+.
The PT1 is the brighter one on paper, by 100 lumens (the two brands use different measuring methods, so treat a small gap as a tie). 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 PT1: no millisecond figure on Hisense's page; gaming features listed: aLLM. NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII: 4.2 ms at 1080p/240 Hz, 17.6 ms at 4K/60, per NexiGo; gaming features listed: 120 Hz.
Only NexiGo 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 0.2:1 throw ratio, the PT1 needs about 17.4 inches between lens and screen for a 100-inch picture; the Aurora Pro MKII (0.21:1) needs 18.3. Picture size: 80 to 150 in for the PT1, not stated for the Aurora Pro MKII. The PT1 measures 20.5 × 11.1 × 4.7 in and weighs 15.9 lb; the Aurora Pro MKII, 21.5 × 16 × 4.8 in and 22 lb.
Built in: Hisense PT1 has Google TV and 46 W, Dolby Atmos of sound; NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII has no named smart TV system and 60 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 PT1 $1,999.99 ($2,999.99 regular), NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII $2,299.99. That is $300 between them. NexiGo sold the Aurora Pro MKII with a screen too: $2,499.99 for the 100-inch fixed Fresnel ALR bundle.
Warranty: Hisense PT1, 2-year limited warranty, per Hisense; NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII, 1 year (NexiGo sells an extra year that brings the total to 2). Returns: Hisense PT1, return window not stated on the product page; NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII, 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 PT1 review and NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII review. Both appear in our ranking of the best ultra short throw projectors, best ust projector under 2000, best laser tv, best ust projector for home theater, best ust projector for gaming.
Other head-to-heads: Hisense PX3-PRO vs Hisense PT1, Formovie Theater Premium vs NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII.
Still deciding what kind of projector you need? Read our guide: ALR screens for UST projectors.
By Owen Whitaker, editor, home theater projectors · updated November 13, 2026
Hisense PT1 or NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the Hisense PT1 better than the NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII?
In our formula, yes: 8.9/10 against 8.5/10, with the edge on price, placement and smart TV and sound. The NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII is ahead on color, contrast and HDR and gaming specs, which may matter more in your room.
Which is brighter, the PT1 or the Aurora Pro MKII?
The Hisense PT1: 2,500 ANSI lumens against 2,400 lumens, per each brand.
Which is cheaper, the PT1 or the Aurora Pro MKII?
The Hisense PT1: $1,999.99 against $2,299.99 on November 13, 2026.
Which sits closer to the wall?
The Hisense PT1: its 0.2:1 throw ratio needs about 17.4 inches from lens to screen for 100 inches, against 18.3 for the Aurora Pro MKII.