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Hisense XR10 Smart Projector Review: RGB-Powered Wonder
Wired has reviewed the Hisense XR10, a high-end smart projector that uses RGB backlighting technology, a feature that has recently become popular in televisions and is now being applied to projectors. The device impressed reviewer John Brandon with vivid, brilliant colours and strong gaming performance, though its overall appeal depends heavily on the content being watched and it struggled in brighter rooms.
The XR10 offers 6,000 lumens of brightness, a native contrast ratio of 6,000:1, and an adjustable iris for controlling light. Weighing 23.4 pounds, it runs Hisense's own VIDAA OS and took just 10 minutes to set up, with automatic keystoning that mostly worked well. It uses liquid cooling to stay relatively quiet, has a surprisingly capable built-in speaker, and includes three HDMI ports, though only two support the faster HDMI 2.1 standard; the reviewer also reported issues with the eARC audio passthrough port when paired with an Onkyo AV receiver. It is priced at around $5,998–$6,000 and scored 8/10 overall.
In short
- Hisense XR10 is a premium RGB-backlit smart projector reviewed by Wired
- Delivers vivid colours, strong contrast, and great gaming performance
- Weaker in bright rooms, with some eARC audio and voice control issues
Explained simply
The Hisense XR10 is a premium home projector that uses RGB backlighting technology to produce bright, vivid colours. This technology has recently become popular in high-end televisions, and the XR10 is one of the first projectors to use it.
RGB backlighting works by using separate red, green and blue light sources rather than a single white backlight, which manufacturers claim produces more accurate and vibrant images. The shift to RGB in projectors reflects a wider industry trend towards improving picture quality in premium home entertainment systems. These devices typically appeal to those seeking the highest possible image quality for their home.
The XR10 is made by Hisense, a Chinese electronics manufacturer that also produces televisions. Wired, a technology publication, reviewed the projector to evaluate how well the technology performs.
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