Hisense PX3-Pro

Gaming-focused UST projector that's great for films too

UST projector | £2499 | whf.cm/PX3_Pro

The Hisense PX3-Pro is the latest ultra short throw projector (UST) from tech giant Hisense. A follow-on to the five-star Award-winning Hisense PL1, it is one of the only projectors we have tested this year to carry 'designed for Xbox Series' certification, which should make it great for gamers as well as movie fans.

And indeed, the PX3-Pro is a big upgrade on Hisense's previous UST offerings and it proves equally fantastic for watching movies as blasting demons in Doom.

The distinctly angular unit comes with a grey metallic finish that feels robust and feels hefty enough that it won't easily move once placed on a flat surface.

The only obvious design features are a metal grille on its front that covers its inbuilt 50-watt front-firing Harman Kardon speakers, which are Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced DTS ready, and side vents.

The last of these help to control airflow from the projector's fan cooling system.

The 55 x 30 x 12.2cm dimensions mean it is a little longer and shallower than some cheaper USTs, but the low height means it will neatly fit on most TV stands, cabinets and bookshelves.

The reason it is longer but thinner than many of its siblings is that the PX3 has a 0:22:1 throw ratio, which lets it create a large image, even when sitting very close to a wall. Its predecessor had a 0.25:1 throw ratio by comparison. The adjustable feet also make it relatively easy to adjust its level and picture positioning, which is good as there is no physical lens control.

Set-up is fairly simple by UST standards.

The projector relies on keystone and digital picture correction. In theory, you can set it up automatically by taking a photo of a test pattern displayed on the screen/wall on your phone and uploading it to a Hisense website, which then adjusts the picture settings for you.