RGB Tri-Laser Projectors

A tri-laser engine fires three narrow-band lasers instead of shining a blue laser through a phosphor wheel, which is why these projectors quote color coverage past 100% of DCI-P3 and often past BT.2020. The trade-offs are real: narrow-band light produces visible speckle for some viewers, and the designs in this class tend to publish low native contrast.

How this list is ordered: Every projector with an RGB tri-laser light source, ordered by brightness. 15 of the catalog’s projectors qualify.

  1. Hisense L9Q projector

    1Hisense

    ~$5,331

    Hisense L9Q

    The brightest projector in this catalog by a wide margin: 5,000 ANSI lumens from an RGB tri-laser at a 0.18 throw ratio, with a 128 W 6.2.2 Dolby Atmos system built into the cabinet.

    Brightness
    5,000lumensANSI
    100-inch screen at
    16 in
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  2. Anker Nebula X1 projector

    2Anker Nebula

    ~$2,749

    Anker Nebula X1

    Anker's attempt at a flagship: 3,500 ANSI lumens of RGB tri-laser, a 1.67x optical zoom, a motorized gimbal that aims and aligns itself, and detachable wireless satellite speakers.

    Brightness
    3,500lumensANSI
    Screen at 10 ft
    92–153 in
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  3. Valerion VisionMaster Max projector

    3Valerion

    ~$3,399

    Valerion VisionMaster Max

    The brightest ISO-rated projector in this catalog at 3,500 ISO lumens, with ±55% motorized vertical lens shift, a 1.67x zoom and a published 5,000:1 native contrast figure — the only tri-laser projector here that publishes native contrast at all..

    Brightness
    3,500lumensISO 21118
    Screen at 10 ft
    92–153 in
    Input lag
    8 ms
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  4. Samsung The Premiere 9 projector

    4Samsung

    ~$5,932

    Samsung The Premiere 9

    Samsung's tri-laser flagship UST, and the brightest ISO-rated projector in this catalog at 3,450 ISO lumens.

    Brightness
    3,450lumensISO 21118
    100-inch screen at
    17 in
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  5. Hisense PX3-Pro projector

    5Hisense

    ~$2,998

    Hisense PX3-Pro

    The tri-laser ultra-short-throw that most people end up comparing everything else to: 3,000 ANSI lumens, 110% of BT.2020, Dolby Vision, Google TV and a 50 W Harman Kardon system with Dolby Atmos.

    Brightness
    3,000lumensANSI
    100-inch screen at
    19 in
    Input lag
    30 ms
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  6. AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro projector

    6AWOL Vision

    ~$5,499

    AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro

    AWOL's brightest laser TV: 3,000 ISO lumens of tri-laser output with Dolby Vision and 3D, aimed at screens up to 150 inches.

    Brightness
    3,000lumensISO 21118
    100-inch screen at
    22 in
    Input lag
    15 ms
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  7. Hisense C2 Ultra projector

    7Hisense

    ~$2,298

    Hisense C2 Ultra

    A tri-laser lifestyle projector with something almost nothing else in its class has: a real 1.67x optical zoom.

    Brightness
    3,000lumensANSI
    Screen at 10 ft
    92–153 in
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  8. Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 projector

    8Valerion

    ~$2,999

    Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2

    An RGB tri-laser projector that behaves like a home-theater model: motorized lens shift, a 1.67x optical zoom, Dolby Vision, and 15 ms input lag at 4K/60.

    Brightness
    3,000lumensISO 21118
    Screen at 10 ft
    92–153 in
    Input lag
    8 ms
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  9. NexiGo Aurora Pro projector

    9NexiGo

    ~$2,999

    NexiGo Aurora Pro

    A tri-laser UST with an unusually serious audio system — two 15 W woofers and two 15 W tweeters — and Dolby Vision.

    Brightness
    2,400lumensANSI
    100-inch screen at
    20 in
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  10. Formovie Theater Premium projector

    10Formovie

    ~$2,399

    Formovie Theater Premium

    A tri-laser UST tuned for a dark room rather than a bright one: 2,200 ISO lumens, Dolby Vision, and a Bowers & Wilkins audio system.

    Brightness
    2,200lumensISO 21118
    100-inch screen at
    18 in
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  11. AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro projector

    11AWOL Vision

    ~$2,499

    AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro

    The gaming ultra-short-throw: 15 ms at 4K/60 and 8 ms at 1080p/120, which is unheard of in a category where 30 to 50 ms is normal.

    Brightness
    2,000lumensISO 21118
    100-inch screen at
    22 in
    Input lag
    8 ms
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  12. Formovie Cinema Edge projector

    12Formovie

    ~$1,799

    Formovie Cinema Edge

    The cheapest tri-laser ultra-short-throw in this catalog, and at 15.4 lb the lightest.

    Brightness
    1,900lumensISO 21118
    100-inch screen at
    20 in
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  13. Hisense M2 Pro projector

    13Hisense

    ~$1,297

    Hisense M2 Pro

    A compact tri-laser box with a 1.3x optical zoom, aimed at people who want real 4K color in something they can carry between rooms.

    Brightness
    1,300lumensANSI
    Screen at 10 ft
    106–138 in
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  14. Optoma ML1080 projector

    14Optoma

    ~$899

    Optoma ML1080

    A 2.2 lb RGB tri-laser projector the size of a hardback book, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut — colour coverage normally found in projectors ten times the size.

    Brightness
    550lumensANSI
    Screen at 10 ft
    115 in
    Light source
    Tri-laser
  15. LG CineBeam Q projector

    15LG

    ~$1,299

    LG CineBeam Q

    A 4K RGB tri-laser projector in a 3.3 lb aluminium cube with a swivel handle that doubles as a stand.

    Brightness
    500lumensANSI
    Screen at 10 ft
    115 in
    Light source
    Tri-laser

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