Hisense C2 Ultra vs XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K
Get the Hisense C2 Ultra for a bigger, brighter picture. Unless it's for a dark bedroom and you'd rather spend less — then the Elfin Flip 4K.
Hisense C2 Ultra
A very bright 4K laser projector on a rotating stand, the best here for gaming. Pricier than the XGIMI.
XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K
A small 4K projector you can carry from room to room, with rich colour and very low input lag. Needs a dark room.
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Both are 4K with rich colour, low input lag and auto setup. The C2 Ultra is much brighter, so it works with a couple of lights on and suits a big living-room screen. The Elfin Flip 4K is smaller, quieter and cheaper, but only bright enough for a dark room.
- —It's the main screen in your living room.
- —You game a lot.
- —It's for a bedroom.
- —You move it around.
- —You want to spend less.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Bright enough with a few lights on
- +Exceptional colour
- +Gaming up to 240Hz with low lag
- −Colours look too cold until it's calibrated.
- −De-juddering films drops the picture to 1080p.
- −Some rainbow flashes for sensitive viewers.
- −Input lag is higher at 60Hz and 120Hz than at 240Hz.
- +Small, with a handle-stand
- +Rich, vivid 4K colour
- +Very low input lag for gaming
- −Washed out with any lights on.
- −Blacks aren't very deep.
- −Motion looks choppy from its built-in apps.
- −Some rainbow flashes.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Hisense C2 Ultra worth it?
- Is the Elfin Flip 4K worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Expert Reviews, manufacturer specifications.