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Hisense L9H TriChroma Laser TV 120” 4K Ultra-Short Throw Projector with Screen The complete projection

This bright projector is ideal for daytime and home theatre

package! Hisense has bundled an ultra-short throw projector and a 120” ALR screen together for a premium home theatre experience. The L9H is designed to deliver the best possible picture quality in a home

use, compact enough for easy relocation to different rooms, and has a fast six-second boot up time – simply position, point, and project. Stream content via the Android TV 10 operating system in 4K UHD and HDR10 where

theatre environment and packs three pure colour lasers for a vibrant picture with a wide colour gamut.

supported, and use the built-in Google Assistant for hands free searching and control. And if you’re a gamer, enable the Horizon Pro’s game mode for low latency play down to 35ms. The projector’s fast processing speed adjusts to different setups, while auto keystone correction and autofocus keeps the image properly aligned, sharp and clear. There is also an adaptive projection area function that detects any obstacles blocking the beam and adjusts the picture to compensate. System: DLP Brightness: 2200 ANSI lumens Resolution: 4K UHD Screen size: 40”–200” Lamp hours: 30,000 OS: Android TV 10 Contrast ratio: 500:1 Connectivity: Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth v5.0/ HDMI x2/ USB x2/ Optical BenQ TK860i True 4K Smart Home Theatre Projector Gaming projector specialists BenQ also dip into the home theatre space with a projector designed for optimal performance in bright rooms. The TK860i uses exclusive HDR-Pro tech to compensate for ambient light, beaming a bright picture with accurate colours and dynamic contrast, in up to 4K UHD resolution. Android TV 6.0 has your streaming needs sorted (in 4K where supported), along with built-in Chromecast for wireless casting from smart devices, and Google Assistant voice control. And in the audio department, there are dual 5W speakers inbuilt for portable use, and an HDMI eARC port for soundbar connection and 7.1 channel and Dolby Atmos audio pass-through. System: DLP Brightness: 3300 ANSI lumens Resolution: 4K UHD + HDR-Pro Screen size: Up to 150” Lamp hours: Up to 15,000 OS : Android TV Contrast ratio: 50,000:1 Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6/ Bluetooth v5.0/ Mini HDMI/ USB + Micro USB

This is a projector that film buffs will love, with 4K UHD resolution and a high contrast ratio, HDR10 and Dolby Vision for supported content, plus Filmmaker Mode for an accurate presentation. It’s also good for gaming, with ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) to optimise settings for lag-free play. Smart features include Hisense’s VIDAA U6 OS for streaming, and Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit for device casting and smart home connection, respectively. System: DLP Brightness: 3000 ANSI lumens Resolution: 4K UHD Screen size: 120” Lamp hours : 25,000 OS: VIDAA U6 Contrast ratio: 2,000,000:1 Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5/ Bluetooth/ HDMI x3/ USB x2 LG Cinebeam HU915 QE 4K UHD Laser Ultra-Short Throw Projector For those who are serious about their home theatre, or are looking to replace a TV with a projector, this premium model is bright enough for clear daytime viewing and well-lit rooms. An ultra-short throw projector, it only needs to be placed 18.3cm from a wall for a big 120” screen size. Complementing a liberal 3700 lumens of brightness is an intelligent sensor that optimises picture brightness based on a room’s ambient light level, along with dedicated settings for dark and bright rooms. 4K UHD plus HDR and Filmmaker Mode, as well as a high contrast ratio, means picture perfect viewing, and the internal speakers deliver 2.2 channel 40W sound with Dolby Atmos support. Smart features include LG’s webOS 6 for streaming, plus Apple AirPlay 2 for casting and HomeKit support for smart home integration. System: Laser Brightness: 3700 ANSI lumens Resolution: 4K UHD Screen size: 90”–120” Lamp hours: 30,000 OS: webOS 6.0 Contrast ratio: 2,000,000:1 Connectivity: Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth v5.0/ HDMI x 3/ USB x2/ Optical

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