Certified Refurbished Hisense C1-RB UHD 4K Trichroma 1600 Lumens Projector $749.99

mcosf

Dec 10, 2025 6:27 PM

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how much of a difference from those generic $200 1080p projectors?

PurpleDime976

Dec 10, 2025 8:53 PM

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Quote from mcosf

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how much of a difference from those generic $200 1080p projectors?

The cheapies are going to typically have 300-500 lumens (or less actual output) vs 1600 for this one. Found a review that showed lumen rating was fairly accurate for this one.
It's also 4k capable whereas a cheapie might advertise 4k input. Many (most?) 4k projectors use "pixel shift" technology to achieve the 4k, but I guess it works surprisingly well.

Having bought a cheapie that I loved (400ish lumen xgimi elfin flip) - I'm now looking for a brighter "real" projector. 400 lumens only looks good in complete darkness. 1600 is a little borderline, so I'm looking for 2400 minimum. I might get a used 1080p epson, benq, or optoma around 3500 lumens to cover all light situations. Hopefully people upgrade this Christmas so I can get a good deal on their old stuff.

Everyone said not to buy the cheapie and they were mostly right, though I didn't know how awesome the projector experience would be until I used it!

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DeejayMesh

Dec 10, 2025 9:49 PM

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Nice deal, not great for gaming or if you dont have a tight light control in the room, but overall really nice for movies if you have a nice and dark room.

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JimM7698

Dec 10, 2025 10:44 PM

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Quote from PurpleDime976

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The cheapies are going to typically have 300-500 lumens (or less actual output) vs 1600 for this one. Found a review that showed lumen rating was fairly accurate for this one.
It's also 4k capable whereas a cheapie might advertise 4k input. Many (most?) 4k projectors use "pixel shift" technology to achieve the 4k, but I guess it works surprisingly well.

Having bought a cheapie that I loved (400ish lumen xgimi elfin flip) - I'm now looking for a brighter "real" projector. 400 lumens only looks good in complete darkness. 1600 is a little borderline, so I'm looking for 2400 minimum. I might get a used 1080p epson, benq, or optoma around 3500 lumens to cover all light situations. Hopefully people upgrade this Christmas so I can get a good deal on their old stuff.

Everyone said not to buy the cheapie and they were mostly right, though I didn't know how awesome the projector experience would be until I used it!

I'd stay away from optoma, I've had issues with two different ones. Never will buy one again.

chinapaul

Dec 11, 2025 1:24 AM

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chinapaulDec 11, 2025 1:24 AM

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Same price for long time!

ninehead

Dec 11, 2025 3:37 AM

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nineheadDec 11, 2025 3:37 AM

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I got a Dell 7760 from eBay for $400. Very happy... 1080p laser projector with 5000 ansi lumens...

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AquaLinen207

Dec 11, 2025 5:07 AM

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Quote from mcosf

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how much of a difference from those generic $200 1080p projectors?

I would buy a 1080p projector in the same price range before this. Resolution is seriously the last thing you notice... but the easiest to market. Contrast matters, and color - notoriously easy to lie about and hard to market.

Check RTINGS.
I went from a legit/bright business projector to a 3LCD Epson Cinema with a Dynamic Iris and it was/is unreal 6+ years later. I've replaced everything in the theater in that time, but never felt the need to touch the projector

Najai49

Dec 12, 2025 1:11 AM

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Quote from ninehead

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I got a Dell 7760 from eBay for $400. Very happy... 1080p laser projector with 5000 ansi lumens...

Link?

handymankev

Dec 17, 2025 12:36 AM

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handymankevDec 17, 2025 12:36 AM

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Same at Amazon but price is $800, easier return though.

https://a.co/d/27NwM2M

handymankev

Dec 17, 2025 12:38 AM

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Quote from PurpleDime976

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The cheapies are going to typically have 300-500 lumens (or less actual output) vs 1600 for this one. Found a review that showed lumen rating was fairly accurate for this one. It's also 4k capable whereas a cheapie might advertise 4k input. Many (most?) 4k projectors use "pixel shift" technology to achieve the 4k, but I guess it works surprisingly well. Having bought a cheapie that I loved (400ish lumen xgimi elfin flip) - I'm now looking for a brighter "real" projector. 400 lumens only looks good in complete darkness. 1600 is a little borderline, so I'm looking for 2400 minimum. I might get a used 1080p epson, benq, or optoma around 3500 lumens to cover all light situations. Hopefully people upgrade this Christmas so I can get a good deal on their old stuff. Everyone said not to buy the cheapie and they were mostly right, though I didn't know how awesome the projector experience would be until I used it!

I agree. I got a $200 cheapie, claiming 1500 lumen ... Maybe 500 at best.

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Certified Refurbished Hisense C1-RB UHD 4K Trichroma 1600 Lumens Projector $749.99

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