The catch
Hisense C2 Ultra
Check VIDAA app support for the services your household uses.
Side by side
Hisense C2 Ultra vs Dangbei MP1 Max: MP1’s digital shrink cannot substitute, Hisense zooms optically
Quick verdict
The C2 Ultra is for rooms where the table position calls for optical zoom flexibility, or where Dolby Vision belongs in your source plan. The MP1 Max is for rooms where its fixed 1.2 throw works and Google TV or HDR10+ counts for more. Its digital zoom can shrink the image but is no substitute for the C2 Ultra's optical zoom when a close table has to fill a large screen.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A table at 2.6m suits the optical zoom model
At 120 inches, a 16:9 screen is about 2.66m wide. Using optical zoom, C2 Ultra can fill it from approximately 2.39 to 3.98m.
Where this comes from
Take the width of 2.6566m times C2 Ultra's 0.9 to 1.5 range and you get 2.391 to 3.985m. MP1 Max at 1.2 gives 3.188m.
The catch
Dangbei MP1 Max
When a large screen is too close, digital shrinking is no substitute for optical zoom.
Hisense C2 Ultra
- Why pick it
- Your table is closer than about 3.19m but must fill a 120-inch screen
- You plan to watch Dolby Vision content through a compatible source chain
- The catch
- Check VIDAA app support for the services your household uses.
Dangbei MP1 Max
- Why pick it
- The fixed 1.2 throw suits your room and you want Google TV
- Supported HDR10+ content and apps rank first for you
- The catch
- When a large screen is too close, digital shrinking is no substitute for optical zoom.
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What this page compares
How the C2 Ultra and MP1 Max handle a fixed living-room table, optical zoom, streaming apps and HDR formats on a 120-inch screen.
The C2 Ultra is for rooms where the table position calls for optical zoom flexibility, or where Dolby Vision belongs in your source plan. The MP1 Max is for rooms where its fixed 1.2 throw works and Google TV or HDR10+ counts for more. Its digital zoom can shrink the image but is no substitute for the C2 Ultra's optical zoom when a close table has to fill a large screen.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
120-inch image with the lens fixed at 2.6m
The position is within C2 Ultra's optical zoom. MP1 Max needs about 3.19m.
- Hisense C2 Ultra
- Better fit
- Dangbei MP1 Max
- Not suitable
Looking for built-in Google TV
Google TV runs on MP1 Max, and VIDAA runs on C2 Ultra.
- Hisense C2 Ultra
- Depends
- Dangbei MP1 Max
- Better fit
Center it on Dolby Vision content
Dolby Vision support is explicit on C2 Ultra. The reviewed HDR list for MP1 Max is HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG.
- Hisense C2 Ultra
- Better fit
- Dangbei MP1 Max
- Not suitable
A specified 50-inch image is needed
MP1 Max starts at 40 inches, while C2 Ultra starts at 65 inches.
- Hisense C2 Ultra
- Not suitable
- Dangbei MP1 Max
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
A table at 2.6m suits the optical zoom model
At 120 inches, a 16:9 screen is about 2.66m wide. Using optical zoom, C2 Ultra can fill it from approximately 2.39 to 3.98m.
How we worked this out
Take the width of 2.6566m times C2 Ultra's 0.9 to 1.5 range and you get 2.391 to 3.985m. MP1 Max at 1.2 gives 3.188m.
Settle on your family's movie source before paying for an HDR label
Should your viewing routine depend on Google TV apps, MP1 Max keeps that interface inside the projector. C2 Ultra runs VIDAA and supports Dolby Vision, whereas MP1 Max lists HDR10+.
How we worked this out
Platform and HDR compatibility differ between the exact models. Content availability, source configuration and subscription tier are further assumptions you have to check.
A gap of 100 lumens does not settle the room-light question
The figures quoted, 3000 ANSI and 3100 ISO, do not come from a matched calibrated test. If daylight is what worries you, curtains, direct light on the screen and image size stay part of the decision with either one.
How we worked this out
The manufacturers' labels differ, and no common measurement mode or calibrated output was verified.
Plug in your numbers
Will either projector work in your room?
This checks hard limits only. Personal preferences are left out of the math.
Hisense C2 Ultra
Works with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 7.84 to 13.07 ft. You entered 9.50 ft.
Dangbei MP1 Max
Does not work with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens position is about 10.46 ft. You entered 9.50 ft.
Measure distance from the lens to the screen. The math assumes a 16:9 picture and uses the verified throw range for each exact model.
Option A
Hisense, C2 Ultra
C2 Ultra
High brightness, optical zoom, Dolby Vision and high-refresh gaming come together in this gimbal-mounted triple-laser projector.
- Best for
- Your table is closer than about 3.19m but must fill a 120-inch screen
Facts we checked
- Throw and zoom: An optical throw range of 0.9 to 1.5
- Image range as specified: 65 to 300 inches
- Platform for streaming: VIDAA
- HDR format difference: Dolby Vision is supported
Option B
Dangbei, MP1 Max
MP1 Max
Hybrid LED and triple-laser lighting makes this lifestyle projector bright, and it adds certified Google TV, native Netflix and powerful speakers.
- Best for
- The fixed 1.2 throw suits your room and you want Google TV
Facts we checked
- Throw and zoom: A fixed 1.2 throw, shrinking digitally
- Image range as specified: 40 to 300 inches
- Platform for streaming: Google TV
- HDR format difference: HDR10+ is supported
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Hisense C2 Ultra | Dangbei MP1 Max | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throw and zoom | 0.9 to 1.5 optical throw range | Fixed 1.2 throw with digital shrinking | Just C2 Ultra can vary the optical throw ratio. |
| Specified image range | 65 to 300 inches | 40 to 300 inches | Smaller image sizes are also specified for MP1 Max, depending on placement. |
| Streaming platform | VIDAA | Google TV | On the US device you intend to buy, check the exact apps and account availability. |
| HDR format distinction | Dolby Vision support | HDR10+ support | Format compatibility helps with an existing library but does not guarantee better tone mapping. |
| Brightness claim | 3000 ANSI lumens | 3100 ISO lumens | Differently labeled claims like these should not be treated as a measured brightness margin. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Hisense C2 Ultra
- A 50-inch setup falls outside its specified image range.
With Dangbei MP1 Max
- Dolby Vision support is not listed for the reviewed model.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
A 1.2 throw is too long for where my fixed table is
Go with Hisense C2 Ultra. Down to 0.9 is as far as C2 Ultra's optical range goes.
A 1.2 throw works for me and I want Google TV built in
Go with Dangbei MP1 Max. That platform requirement is met by MP1 Max with no additional streamer.
Decision guide
How to decide
The C2 Ultra is the choice if your table position calls for optical zoom flexibility, or if Dolby Vision support is part of your source plan.
A table at 2.6m suits the optical zoom model
At 120 inches and 16:9, the screen is about 2.66m wide. Using optical zoom, the C2 Ultra can fill it from approximately 2.39 to 3.98m. The MP1 Max has a fixed 1.2 throw, so it needs about 3.19m before any digital shrinking. If the lens has to stay around 2.6m away, go with the C2 Ultra. If your furniture can give the MP1 Max the distance it needs, go with that. A digital zoom that only shrinks cannot enlarge the maximum image from a table that is too close.
Settle on your family's movie source before paying for an HDR label
When your viewing habits revolve around Google TV apps, the MP1 Max keeps that interface inside the projector. The C2 Ultra runs VIDAA and supports Dolby Vision, whereas the MP1 Max lists HDR10+. Base the decision on the apps and formats that your real services or external player deliver, and check the title, subscription tier, HDMI source and app support together. Neither label guarantees that every movie will use that format, or that one image will look better.
A gap of 100 lumens does not settle the room-light question
The figures quoted, 3000 ANSI and 3100 ISO, do not come from a matched calibrated test. If daylight is what worries you, curtains, direct light on the screen and image size stay part of the decision with either one.
What this page can’t tell you
- No matched test of brightness, HDR quality or fan noise backs a winner. The throw calculation leaves out digital correction.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the home projectors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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