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Apr 30, 2021 9:00 PM

120" Hisense 120L5F 4K UHD HDR Ultra-Short Throw Laser TV w/ 120" ALR Screen

$2,999

$6,800

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BuyDig has select Hisense L5F Laser TV Projectors on sale below when you apply coupon code LYP28 in your cart. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for posting this deal.

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  1. Choose from the available options:
  2. Add to your cart
  3. In your cart apply promo code LYP28
  4. Your total will be $2,399 for the 100" or $2,999 for the 120" with free shipping.
Specs:
  • Screen Size: 100" or 120"
  • X-Fusion Laser Light Source
  • 2,700 ANSI Lumens
  • 60Hz Refresh Rate
  • 4K UHD HDR Picture Quality
  • HDR 10 Compatible
  • DLP Display Technology
  • Brightness: 2,700 ANSI Lumens
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (4K HD)
  • Color Processing: 10-bit
  • 802.11ac (2x2) Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
    • 4x HDMI
    • 2x USB
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x Digital Audio Out

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that the 120" Model is $2,000.99 lower (40% savings) than the next best available prices for similar products with prices starting from $4,999.99. -SaltyOne
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Written by iconian | Staff
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BuyDig has select Hisense L5F Laser TV Projectors on sale below when you apply coupon code LYP28 in your cart. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Choose from the available options:
  2. Add to your cart
  3. In your cart apply promo code LYP28
  4. Your total will be $2,399 for the 100" or $2,999 for the 120" with free shipping.
Specs:
  • Screen Size: 100" or 120"
  • X-Fusion Laser Light Source
  • 2,700 ANSI Lumens
  • 60Hz Refresh Rate
  • 4K UHD HDR Picture Quality
  • HDR 10 Compatible
  • DLP Display Technology
  • Brightness: 2,700 ANSI Lumens
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (4K HD)
  • Color Processing: 10-bit
  • 802.11ac (2x2) Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
    • 4x HDMI
    • 2x USB
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x Digital Audio Out

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that the 120" Model is $2,000.99 lower (40% savings) than the next best available prices for similar products with prices starting from $4,999.99. -SaltyOne
  • About this Store:

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May 1, 2021 7:47 PM
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blakezillaMay 1, 2021 7:47 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

http://www.displaywars.com/100-in...-inch-16x9

http://www.displaywars.com/80-inc...-inch-16x9


Visual Comparison for everybody.


Here is an overview of my "research" into these. These have been on my radar since a bit before vava came out with their first model.

-From 80" to 120" is like going from a claymore sword to the Buster sword.

The screen size goes from unwieldy to comical.

-Id bet most of the issues in regards to the screen assembly are because people have a clear wall but dont have enough space or room to assemble or move a screen this size.

-Also the size likely means it's a multi person project because it involves keeping tension between the material and the frame.

-This particular alr material is expensive because it's cutting edge stuff and AFAIK used specifically for this. Unless im completely mistaken $600 of standard throw pj ALR is not comparable to $600 of this UST ALR material.

-The angles involved are different for a ust because the light comes from a different direction. A UST projects a laser based trapezoid image upward at an acute angle and processes it until it unfolds and resolves into a rectangular 4k image. The "unfolding" takes time which leads to *higher input lag;(*edit, accidentally wrote *lower input lag) A standard projector "just" magnifies an image which is faster, despite using zillions of mirrors to do it.

The geometry and angles involved in ust projecting and reflecting light makes these screens look like they are TVs....hence the name laserTV.

From what i understand, A normal standard throw ALR screen is supposed to look good but still not as good as a UST ALR screen. Less loss of light due to distance and high quality of laser light source means these can make the image "pop"

They are probably great for movies, but less so for games.

The input lag for most USTs is over 80ms due to all the processing involved with taking an image source about as wide as you hand unfold into a 100" image from a few inches away.

For gaming, 80ms may be tolerable but it will definitely be less fun. Bad input lag on a pj feels like bad cloud gaming.

As of Nov last year i couldn't find many examples of USTs online that reliably tested below 50ms for input lag. And those that did had been screwed with via firmware and jailbreaking etc. So not out of the box and not easy.

Despite really wanting one of these, for my use case of 80% games these still aren't "good" enough lol

I opted for (found a 1 off slickdeal) an optoma uhd50x. Benq and epson were more than i wanted to pay for my use case lol

The input lag with the uhd50x @4k60hdr is 25ms. I believe it goes down to 16.4ms @1080p240.

Without gaming mode turned on i think the input lag is over 60ms but less than 100ms. So right in the 80ms range of the USTs and for me that wasn't good enough.

Games ARE 100% still playable but darksouls style games are even more punishing because the fine tuned precision needed to survive just isn't there.

With a game like borderlands 3 with gaming mode on it's playable and it feels normal. With it turned off it feels like I'm playing on a laggy server. It's still doable but it's just not nearly as enjoyable.

Also in terms of lag and the scale of the screen, I feel like worse lag is directly magnified because you can now see everything and it's just NOT responding when you want.



Tldr
do your research about assembling the screen.
Make sure this fits your usage. Gaming vs movies

It's probably phenomenal for movies, but less so for gaming.

This is still cutting edge, if not bleeding edge tech. It's probably gonna have kinks for a few more years. It's not right for me now because of lag, but in the near future it will be and I will buy one.


Gaming and movies on an ultra large screen at home are an amazing experience, even if it's not with a UST ALR combo
Last edited by blakezilla May 1, 2021 at 12:50 PM.
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May 1, 2021 8:14 PM
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GKYKBAMay 1, 2021 8:14 PM
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What is the recommended ceiling height and sitting distance for 120"? Looking to see if this can be good for a loft set up.
May 1, 2021 8:14 PM
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PaulCarter15May 1, 2021 8:14 PM
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Every time this deal gets posted, they keep calling it a TV :/ it's a projector.
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May 1, 2021 8:30 PM
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armedmetallicaMay 1, 2021 8:30 PM
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Quote from MatthewH8613 View quoted comment :
ive read screen assembly on the 100" is a pain in the ass. anyone know if this issue has been rectified with the 120" model? ive been wanting an UST 4k laser projector for some time... im also curious how it would do on a white wall, in case i want to take it with me somewhere temporarily.
I have a VAVA paired with a 120" XY Screen - and it was a bit of a PITA, I VERY little mechanical know-how, but was able to do it, mostly solo. The only part that I needed help with was hanging it on the wall. I did a dry run of just the frame, without any help. When I attached the screen, I needed help due to the size and weight.

I will never go back to a regular TV - at 120" paired with a bespoke screen, UST is killer. This thing looks as good as any other TV in the store, second only to OLED.
May 1, 2021 8:32 PM
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armedmetallicaMay 1, 2021 8:32 PM
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Quote from GKYKBA View quoted comment :
What is the recommended ceiling height and sitting distance for 120"? Looking to see if this can be good for a loft set up.
I have it on an 8' ceiling, with the bottom 1/3 being at eye level, I'm about 5" from the top of the ceiling. It probably should be slightly lower, but I have a kid's gate that's right at that mark, so I had to have it a little higher. Once the kids are older, I would probably drop it a few more inches.
May 1, 2021 9:45 PM
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Mahavir2324May 1, 2021 9:45 PM
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Does anyone know a reputed dealer to buy an alr screen in the us?
I've looked at a few Chinese sellers but Im scared of scratches and QC issues. Im looking for a 120 or 150 inch alr screen.
May 1, 2021 10:16 PM
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xbladrMay 1, 2021 10:16 PM
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Quote from IndigoPartner3884 View quoted comment :
Literally cost less than $200 to make a quality ALR screen.
alr screens for ust are unique in how they work. You can not get a regular alr screen as it would block the light from right below it which is where a ust projects from. You need a special alr which does not reject light from below. Plenty of options out there but they are expensive

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May 1, 2021 11:04 PM
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armedmetallicaMay 1, 2021 11:04 PM
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Quote from Mahavir2324 View quoted comment :
Does anyone know a reputed dealer to buy an alr screen in the us?
I've looked at a few Chinese sellers but Im scared of scratches and QC issues. Im looking for a 120 or 150 inch alr screen.
I just got one from Alibaba - XY Screens they are the best known brand.
May 1, 2021 11:16 PM
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soldiersinxMay 1, 2021 11:16 PM
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Quote from Mahavir2324 View quoted comment :
Does anyone know a reputed dealer to buy an alr screen in the us?
I've looked at a few Chinese sellers but Im scared of scratches and QC issues. Im looking for a 120 or 150 inch alr screen.
Projectorscreen.com

They are on avsforum and active on reddit.

I was planning to get a p2 and grandview screen from them, but this deal came along.
May 1, 2021 11:25 PM
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soultar1May 1, 2021 11:25 PM
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How well does this work ad a monitor I do a lot of Microsoft Word work
May 2, 2021 3:06 AM
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nuimpykidMay 2, 2021 3:06 AM
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Quote from IndigoPartner3884 View quoted comment :
Literally cost less than $200 to make a quality ALR screen.
100% Right. I made a 135 inch. Screen Material cost on website below. Add a maybe $30 in 1x lumber and some 90* brackets and you're good to go!

https://www.carlofet.com/shop/pro...+on+a+Tube
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May 2, 2021 3:12 AM
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LEOMHK1.0May 2, 2021 3:12 AM
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Quote from GKYKBA View quoted comment :
What is the recommended ceiling height and sitting distance for 120"? Looking to see if this can be good for a loft set up.
??
OK, to each their own BUT if you're going to ceiling mount it, it kinda defeats the purpose of paying extra dollar for an Ultra Short Throw projector.
You could use just a regular short throw !!
May 2, 2021 3:35 AM
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lsabonodaMay 2, 2021 3:35 AM
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Quote from webbyguy View quoted comment :
Anyone know the viewing angle on the screen?
it's a 4K UHD dude
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postman44May 2, 2021 3:38 AM
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bounceWelcome back, to that same old place that you laughed about...bounce

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haxorbarrMay 2, 2021 4:03 AM
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They still make DLP lololol

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