Hisense’s new laser projector, the L9Q, is bright enough for even lit rooms

No, we don’t know why Hisense calls this a Laser TV when it’s a projector.
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The new L9Q. Photo: Hisense.

The new L9Q. Photo: Hisense.

As part of CES 2025, Hisense has just unveiled a new 4K laser “TV”, the L9Q. As with all new models, it offers some key upgrades over its predecessor, the Hisense L9H.

What this is, is an ultra-short throw laser projector that uses Hisense’s proprietary TriChroma triple-laser light engine with up to 5,000 lumens of brightness, 5,000:1 contrast ratio, and 110% of the BT.2020 colour space for accuracy and vibrancy.

Hisense claims that the L9Q “delivers a crystal-clear picture even in brightly lit rooms. Every detail, from the subtle shadows in movies to the bold colours of live sports, is presented with remarkable clarity and depth”.

To aid in a customer’s viewing, each L9Q comes paired with one of Hisense's Ambient Light Rejection (ALR) screens, available in an expanded array of sizes —100, 110, 120, 136, and 150 inches.

According to Hisense, these work by “utilising a special microstructure on the screen surface that selectively reflects light from the projector directly towards the viewer while absorbing or deflecting ambient light from other sources in the room, effectively minimising the impact of surrounding light on the projected image and producing a clearer picture even in brightly lit environments”.

And to make things easier for customers, for the first time Auto Screen Alignment and Manual Keystone Correction has been included so users can seamlessly switch between screen sizes.

That is one of the improvements that the L9Q has over its predecessor, the Hisense L9H. the L9H was only 3,000 lumens bright meaning that the L9Q is nearly twice as bright. It can also project an image that is 30-inches larger. Audio is also better with the L9Q boasting 6.2.2 surround sound system featuring audio tuned by Devialet and supports Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual X, and eARC, the L9H only had dual 20W speakers and support for Dolby Atmos.

For connectivity options, it includes HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6E, and the NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) standard. This is a digital broadcasting standard that combines traditional over-the-air broadcast TV with internet content and services.

Powered by Google TV, the L9Q offers access to over 800 free channels, 10,000+ apps, and popular streaming platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Disney+. With built-in voice assistant integration, users can easily navigate content and control settings through Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, or Apple HomeKit.

While we have no word on its availability, we can draw some ideas on the price of the L9Q from the L9H which retails at S$11,999 without any offers or discounts. This is still available in Singapore from the local Hisense website or partner sites like Courts. We will update this with the pricing when we get it.

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