we all want a cinematic experience at home, but no one with a sense of aesthetics wants to hang a gigantic TV in the middle of their living room, even if it can pretend to be art when you’re not streaming The Great British Bake Off.
Short-throw laser projectors, like the Hisense PX3 Pro, sit directly on a TV stand and can project a giant 100 to 130-inch image on a pull-out screen. That makes them a quick and hidden way to get a big screen experience without cluttering the visual space.
With its third generation, Hisense has once again created a simple and attractive model that can act as an all-in-one for everyone, from average wealthy moviegoers to true movie buffs. Whether you’re looking to watch Dune or game at a high refresh rate, it works as well (and is more convenient) than many super-large TVs. If you’ve been considering a good projector, this could be the one.
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The PX3 Pro is an attractive gray box that has four white lights on the front when in standby mode. It’s a little more rounded than previous generations and looks like an old PC tower turned on its side, with a slit at the top for three lasers to shoot at the screen.
The back of the unit features three HDMI inputs, Ethernet and optical audio output, as well as a 3.5mm headphone port. There’s also a USB charging port, in case you want to connect a streaming device like the Roku Streaming Stick. The unit works with a standard two-prong air conditioning cord, making it easy to plug in anywhere (no wall issues). It’s all controlled by a long, slim, sleek backlit remote with a brushed metal exterior.
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Short throw projectors (projectors that can be placed just a foot or two away from the wall, rather than behind where you sit) were originally marketed as the solution to the projector setup problem for good reason. . Place the PX3 Pro on a TV stand, make sure it’s level, turn it on, and that’s it. The PX3 Pro has a Google Android TV on board and Harman Kardon speakers that can even simulate Dolby Atmos object-based surround sound.
