Hisense XR10 review: a pricy powerhouse projector with huge dynamic range in both the light and dark

The Hisense XR10 is a high-end projector with an impressive set of features and capabilities. Priced at $5,999, it offers a wide range of brightness, color, and contrast, making it suitable for dark room viewing. Equipped with RGB lasers, the XR10 provides stunning brightness and color, while its adjustable iris helps clamp down black levels for enhanced contrast in low light.

The projector boasts a stylish, compact design and a carrying case that sets it apart from other high-end projectors. Its extensive optical adjustments, including a wide zoom range and lens shift, allow for versatile placement and alignment with screens. With a throw ratio range of 0.84:1 to 2:1, users can position the XR10 close to or far from the screen, ensuring a big picture or a smaller, cropped image as needed.

The XR10 also features automatic picture correction capabilities, such as screen fitting and obstacle avoidance, although these features may be limited due to the projector's tendency to zoom out excessively. Connectivity options include HDMI 2.1 ports with eARC support, USB 3.0 ports, gigabit Ethernet, and both optical and 3.5mm audio outputs.

Wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi 7 allows easy access to streaming services through the included VidaaOS, which, while functional, lacks certain features present in other operating systems like Google TV.

While the XR10 offers a wealth of features and delivers impressive performance, it comes with a high price tag. However, for the money, it provides a substantial amount of value, particularly when considering its portability and included high-quality carrying case. As other projectors like the XGIMI Horizon 30 Ultra Max, JMGO Iris Ultra Max, and Hisense C3 Ultra Max hit the market, it remains to be seen if they will challenge the XR10's dominance.