Hisense XR10 review: The big screen you can wheel between rooms
2026
PROJECTORS
TESTED IN AUSTRALIA
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## Hisense XR10
A 4K laser projector bright enough for Sunday afternoon football, packed in its own suitcase.
Brightness
6,000 ANSI lumens
Resolution
4K DLP, triple laser
Image size
65 to 300 inches
Audio
2.1 channel, Devialet tuned
From $9,999 RRPAUD
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It did not take long for me to fall in love with the Hisense XR10 projector. From the moment I opened the box to discover a leather suitcase, I was hooked.
But from the moment I had the XR10 set to display a large, 100-inch plus picture on my living room wall, I knew that this was a special product. The image quality, during the day, beamed onto my slightly off-white wall, was enough to convince me this product was impressive.
But loving a review product you know you’ll have to send back is a different story to spending $10,000 of your own money on a product.
And while that’s probably outside my budget, compared to a 100-inch plus TV, the way Hisense has approached this product, from the suitcase to the integrated speakers, makes a compelling case for anyone looking for big-screen entertainment.
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__Hisense supplied the XR10 on loan for this review.__
## What makes the Hisense XR10 stand out?
For anyone intimate with the world of home projectors, the 6,000 ANSI lumens of brightness is arguably the biggest selling point.
But for me, the XR10 stands out because it is a complete package. Delivered in its own suitcase with wheels and an extendable handle, you can take the XR10 with you anywhere. It’s not lightweight or portable in the traditional way, but it’s moveable.
That may be between rooms, or it could be a camping trip. Either way, you have a product that can beam a 4K image at screen sizes up to 300 inches, bright enough you can see them in the middle of the day.
The integrated speakers mean you can hear everything, no matter where you are. Hisense’s decision to pack it with its VIDAA smart TV platform also means that so long as you have a Wi-Fi connection, you can watch any of your favourite streaming services effortlessly.
If you do want to move the projector from room to room, you would rather not spend an eternity calibrating it, and Hisense smashes this as well. Point the XR10 at a wall or screen, and it will autofocus and auto-keystone correct. If you need to, you can easily make manual calibrations, or zoom to get a bigger picture.
### Hisense XR10 specs
Category| Specification
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Price| $9,999 RRP
Projector type| 4K DLP laser projector, 3840 x 2160
Light source| Triple laser (red, green, blue)
Brightness| 6,000 ANSI lumens
Contrast| 6,000:1 (iris off), 60,000:1 (iris on)
Colour gamut| 118% BT.2020
Image size| 65 to 300 inches
Throw ratio| 0.84 to 2.0:1, optical zoom
Lens shift| ±130% vertical, ±46% horizontal
HDR| Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced
Refresh rates| 4K at 60Hz, 1080p at 120Hz and 240Hz
Setup features| Auto focus, auto keystone, auto screen fit, obstacle avoidance, wall colour adaptation
Smart platform| VIDAA U9, AirPlay 2
Audio| 2.1 channel, 2 x 8W + 15W subwoofer, tuned by Devialet, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Audio
Ports| 2 x HDMI 2.1 (ALLM, one with eARC), 1 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0, optical out, Ethernet
Wireless| Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Laser life| 25,000 hours
Rated noise| 34dB or less at 25°C
Dimensions| 293 x 273 x 213mm
Weight| 10.6kg
## Design and build quality
At 10.6 kilos, the XR10 is a unit. Despite the fact it comes with its own suitcase for transportation, you wouldn’t really consider it to be a “portable” projector.
The design itself is iconic. While it looks a lot like a big cube, subtle touches like the volume dial on top, speaker grill on the side and RGB LEDs to show off the lasers really make this look like the premium piece of equipment that it is.
The bronze metal and smoked panel finish is designed to make the projector feel like an old film camera. I don’t know if I quite got that impression, but I loved the look of it just the same.
That’s also true of the suitcase it arrives in. Brown leather, with internal padding to keep the XR10 safe, plus wheels and a pull-out handle, all make this feel like a precious piece of equipment. And there’s a real wow factor when you open the box to discover the suitcase – it’s just not something you would expect.
There’s liquid cooling inside the box to help keep the projector quiet, and over the month of using it, I never noticed the sound of the projector itself, even when sitting right next to it. Having the integrated speakers may have helped on that front, I guess, but it was never a distraction.
## Picture performance
To test the XR10, I set the projector on a lamp table and beamed the picture to a near-white wall on the hallway side of my living room. It was far from the ideal setup, thanks to the light leakage from the windows at the front of my living room, and the not-quite-right colour of the wall.
But from the moment it was set up, every member of my family was impressed. Within a week, everyone began lamenting the projector’s inevitable return. That doesn’t happen often.
Part of the reason we were all enamoured with the picture was that it was so clear, even when it was bright and sunny. Sure, it looked much better at night in the dark, but watching the A-League on a Sunday afternoon saw the picture clear and vibrant on the wall.
The picture mode did make a difference, though. You can choose between cinema day and cinema night modes, for example, and my wife quickly took to reminding me to change the settings.
There’s an AI sports mode, which did over-saturate the colours a bit in my opinion, but also made it a bit easier to see the ball moving across the wall.
Naturally, the better the source, the better the picture, too. Because of the never-ending price increases for streaming services, I only have access to 4K through Apple TV. Slow Horses and Ted Lasso both looked incredible, noticeably better than watching 1080p content from Disney Plus, particularly in terms of darker scenes and detail.
But across the board, I found the picture was impressive.
Plugged into my PS5, I spent arguably a bit too much time playing _FC26_ and _Final Fantasy VII: Remake_ on the bigger screen. I didn’t notice any lag when playing, and the integrated game mode made it easy to stay on top of the game performance as it played.
The projector itself supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, though obviously, you need the content to support it as well. The picture mode options change to support that – you get to choose Dolby Vision Bright, Dark or Custom when watching content that supports Dolby Vision, for example.
Colours are vibrant and there’s a lot of detail even in dark scenes. I popped _Spider-Man: Far From Home_ on the wall, and even though it was the middle of the day, it looked fantastic.
## Setup, smart features and sound
I think a big part of the appeal with the Hisense XR10 is just how easy the entire setup process is. It boasts four cameras and time-of-flight sensors to automatically get you the best possible picture. You can adjust the position easily enough to avoid obstacles too.
Perhaps the only issue I found is that there is a little light bleeding around the projected picture. While that’s not a big issue when there is something being displayed, on black or very dark scenes, the bleeding light around the picture frame can be slightly distracting.
But the setup is incredibly easy, even adjusting the position of the frame, or making slight tweaks to the keystone effect if required.
Hisense also packed the XR10 with its VIDAA smart TV platform. That means you have access to the full gamut of streaming platforms, including local catch-up services, and the likes of HBO Max and Paramount Plus.
Hisense has also bundled speakers in the projector, for Devialet tuned 2.1 channel sound. I was impressed by the quality of the speakers in here. It’s not going to compete with a soundbar, it doesn’t have the same depth of sound, and it can’t fill a room in the same way.
But it does give off a decent amount of volume, and the different audio modes, including night mode, all work well. At louder volumes things get a little tinny and the limitations of the built-in speakers become more obvious, but for general watching they are better than a standard flat-panel TV’s sound.
## Should you buy the Hisense XR10?
The biggest issue with the Hisense XR10 isn’t performance. It’s price. At almost $10,000 RRP, this product prices itself out of a lot of families’ budgets from the start.
But in the context of increasing TV sizes, that $10K price tag isn’t actually that bad. For a 130-inch TV, you’re looking at $25K minimum. Plus you have the challenges of transport and installation, and no possibility of portability at all.
Drop to a 100-inch TV and you might find something cheaper. But again, there’s no portability, and you’ll likely be sacrificing some level of performance for that type of price tag.
Which is to say that even though it’s pricey, the performance is brilliant. If you can justify the price, this is an easy recommendation.
### Buy the Hisense XR10 if
* You want a 100 inch plus picture that still looks clear and vibrant during the day.
* You want to move one big screen between rooms, or take it camping, without recalibrating each time.
* You want an all-in-one setup with streaming apps and decent speakers built in.
* You were weighing up a 100 inch or larger TV and want more screen for the money.
### Skip the Hisense XR10 if
* A budget of almost $10,000 is out of reach.
* You watch a lot of dark content in a dark room, where the light bleed around the frame is most noticeable.
* You want room-filling sound without adding a soundbar.
* You need something light enough to carry rather than wheel.
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### Quick verdict
The Hisense XR10 is a special product. Its 6,000 lumen 4K picture stayed clear and vibrant on a sunny afternoon, setup is incredibly easy, and it arrives as a complete package with speakers, VIDAA and its own suitcase. Light bleed on dark scenes and thin sound at high volume are minor flaws. The real issue is the $9,999 price, which rules it out for a lot of families, even though it costs far less than a TV of a similar size.
#### Pros
* 6,000 ANSI lumens kept the picture clear and vibrant in daylight, even with light leaking in from the windows.
* Auto focus, auto keystone and a 0.84 to 2.0:1 optical zoom make setup in any room fast.
* VIDAA U9, AirPlay 2 and Devialet tuned 2.1 speakers make it a complete package out of the box.
* Liquid cooling keeps it so quiet that fan noise was never noticeable, even sitting right next to it.
#### Cons
* The $9,999 RRP puts it out of reach for a lot of families.
* Light bleeds around the edge of the picture, which is distracting on black or very dark scenes.
* The 2 x 8W plus 15W speakers get tinny at louder volumes and can't match a soundbar.
* At 10.6kg, it is moveable but not portable, despite the wheeled suitcase.
#### Where to buy the Hisense XR10
From $9,999 RRPAUD
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## Frequently Asked Questions
#### Is the Hisense XR10 bright enough to watch during the day?
The Hisense XR10 is bright enough to watch during the day. Its 6,000 ANSI lumens kept the picture clear and vibrant while watching the A-League on a sunny Sunday afternoon, with light leaking in from the living room windows. It does look much better at night in the dark.
#### How much is the Hisense XR10 in Australia?
The Hisense XR10 costs $9,999 RRP in Australia. That is a lot of money, but it is considerably cheaper than buying a TV of a similar size, and you don't have the same transport and installation challenges.
#### Is the Hisense XR10 portable?
The Hisense XR10 is moveable rather than portable. It weighs 10.6kg, but it comes in a padded leather suitcase with wheels and an extendable handle, so you can take it between rooms or on a camping trip.
#### Do the Hisense XR10's built-in speakers replace a soundbar?
The Hisense XR10's built-in speakers don't replace a soundbar. The Devialet tuned 2.1 channel system produces a decent amount of volume and sounds better than a standard flat panel TV, but it lacks a soundbar's depth and gets tinny at louder volumes.
#### Is the Hisense XR10 good for gaming?
The Hisense XR10 is good for gaming. Playing FC26 and Final Fantasy VII: Remake on a PS5 showed no noticeable lag, and the integrated game mode makes it easy to keep an eye on performance. It supports 4K at 60Hz and 1080p at up to 240Hz.
#### Does the Hisense XR10 support Dolby Vision?
The Hisense XR10 supports Dolby Vision, along with HDR10+, HDR10, HLG and IMAX Enhanced. When you play Dolby Vision content, the picture modes switch to Dolby Vision Bright, Dark or Custom.