Variation Reviewed: Hisense 120L9G 4K UST Triple-Laser Trichroma Projector & 120" Screen Package - L9G

Remarkable value and phenomenal picture quality only begin to tell the story here!!! We ordered the new Hisense 120L9G as a replacement for our recently damaged vizio 70-inch display. We have always wanted to have an immersive family home theater but the projector cost and lack of light control deterred us from going down this path. After seeing the reviews on Hisense laser TV’s and researching my options on projectorscreen.com we decided to pull the trigger. WOW! Super pleased with the L9G unit, build quality, features, service/quick shipping of projectorscreen, as well as the best pricing out there! I would gladly do business with Projectorscreen again in the future!!! As for the L9G - if you are on the fence… start climbing! You won’t be disappointed with the value and performance of this projector/screen combination. Your only problem might be kicking friends and family out of your home.

 

Variation Reviewed: Hisense 120L9G 4K UST Triple-Laser Trichroma Projector & 120" Screen Package - L9G

I made the trip out to demo the Hisense L9G in person in early September. Ezra and the fine folks at ProjectorScreen.com were very accommodating and extremely attentive in helping to answer all of my questions, as well as explain things in detail so that I could make an informed decision. I was very impressed with the 100" unit that they had on display, but I chose to go with the 120" as I thought it fit our family room better. The projector and screen were delivered in early October and I've had the opportunity to live with the system for a month or so and here are my initial observations.

Full Disclosure: I'm not a technical guru when it comes to home entertainment but I do know what I like, and have enough knowledge and ability to be dangerous. Everything was relatively easy to set up. My son and I completed the full install in about 2 1/2 hours with the assembly of the screen and the final adjustment of the projector taking the majority of the time. We placed the unit in our family room which has very high ceilings and two large transom windows that receive full sun during the day. We chose to replace an aging flat panel tv with this unit and I have to say the L9G is pretty impressive.

The quality of color is the first thing that I noticed. Content that was part of our regular routine: tv shows, sports, movies, jumped off the massive screen and looked fresh. I was concerned about how the unit would perform in a room with high ambient light and I was surprised that the L9G does as well as it does in my environment, although there have been days when we have had to lower the shades a bit if it was a super bright morning. Regarding content, we're using an Nvidia Shield Pro and streaming YouTube TV for live TV and Netflix/HBO Max for movies. We chose this instead of using the built in Android platform, which works great, but does not have Netflix available.

I will say that 4K content is absolutely stunning.....and I mean stunning. NFL, MLB & College Football games are incredible. That being said, just as this unit shines when rendering 4K content, you will notice everything bad 10X if the source material is lacking. The old adage "garbage in garbage out" holds true for sure. Also, black levels on this unit, as with all other UST's, leave a lot to be desired. I personally don't struggle with this, but if you're a film lover and must have things as the director intended, then a UST may not be what you're looking for. Settings out of the box are very good but could certainly use calibration as reds were running hotter than I would like. If I'm nitpicking the throw ratio leaves a little be desired. I've had to pull out my 20" wide credenza 10" from the wall which looks a little awkward. Bottom line:

If your looking for a replacement of your existing flat panel tv the L9G is pretty hard to beat. It's packed with a lot of great features not to mention where else are you going to get a 120" experience at this price point? Hisense is offering a 100 Day No Regrets Guarantee which I believe runs until the end of 12/21 so once you register the unit after your purchase you can return it within the timeframe if you don't love it. I'll upload another, shorter, review next month after I've had the chance to live with the L9G a bit longer. given that I registered the unit as part of Hisense's "No Regrets Guarantee". If I don't like it after 100 days then I can return it no strings attached.

   

Variation Reviewed: Hisense 100L9G 4K UST Triple-Laser Trichroma Projector & 100" Screen Package - L9G

I have been very impressed with the Hisense L9G paired with the 100" cinema screen. This is our first laser TV and its absolutely jaw dropping. I have a very bright room with large windows, and I was very impressed with how bright this system is in my setup. It performs best in a darker room but as long as sunlight isn't beaming right on the screen, daytime viewing isn't a problem. It’s not going to be a vivid as an OLED TV but I think you will be blown away with how bright it can get in a light controller room.

When the sun goes down, and the room is dark holy cow does this laser TV perform. It can get VERY bright in a room with no lights. If you are considering one of these laser TVs, be sure to do your homework.

You need to place this on the right stand at the right height. The screen needs to be setup 15 inches above the top of the TV stand, so you need to take that into account. Also, it’s massive... make sure you have the space.

Finally, take your time setting it up correctly. The payoff is worth it if you spend the extra time getting it right the first time. Android TV on this device is very responsive. Something to note, Netflix is not yet supported on the L9G at least not yet. If you have a 3rd party device that does support Netflix, you can tie it into one of the available HDMI ports on the L9G. This is my only complaint with the device.

The colors are beautiful, my wife and I are absolutely blown away with how nice this laser TV is. I think Hisense has something special here. If you set it up correctly, I think you will appreciate this system as much as we are right now.

   

Variation Reviewed: Hisense 100L9G 4K UST Triple-Laser Trichroma Projector & 100" Screen Package - L9G

I'm a hard-core TV enthusiast and when I was looking to upgrade my home theater set-up (Marantz pre-processor, Emotiva amp and Furman power conditioner) my first thought was an 85" OLED. After talking to the folks at ProjectorScreens.com, I was convinced to give UST Laser TV's a shot. I must have watched almost 50+ YouTube product and comparison videos to decide the brand and screen size I was going to purchase. I chose Hisense because of the 3 laser design and 2.1 HDMI input. I wanted to somewhat future proof my purchase. I have to say, pairing Hisense with 5.2 audio is beyond CRAZY!! Bigger is better and the price-point was within my budget and they bundle it with an ALR screen taking the worry out of deciding what screen and size. Best purchase of 2021 for me. It also doesn't hurt having a trial offer with a money back guarantee. However, I'm definitely keeping my Hisense.

 

Variation Reviewed: Hisense 120L9G 4K UST Triple-Laser Trichroma Projector & 120" Screen Package - L9G

I bought a Hisense 120L9 UST Projector (Laser TV) from Projectorscreen.com. The LaserTV comes with a high quality screen as a bundle. The screen is optimized for the LaserTV. Before we installed the screen, we projected on our wall. The quality of the picture and color is awesome. Then we got the screen professionally installed although it is not that difficult to install. Hisense provides step by step installation. The picture quality improved drastically when we projected onto our screen. We have installed a Atmos surround sound system. We have watched old shows like MONK as well as movies like Doctor strange in multiverse. It provides a movie theater experience. I don't think I will go to a theater again. Hisense lasertv is reasonably priced.

The TV with screen is cheaper than just a LaserTV from other brands like LG, Samsung, and Sony. Here are some tips for frustration free experience:

1. The remote needs pairing with the TV and a little adjustment

2. Read the instructions thoroughly. Hisense recommends the TV to be setup about 16.75 inches above floor and approx. 13 inches from the screen. There should be at least 78 3/4 inches clearance to the ceiling above the base of the TV. That means you need to have at least a 8 feet ceiling.

3. The screen height can be adjusted easily

4. The viewing area can be adjusted with the remote Overall it is a great TV with a reasonable price.