This creates a color space that not only covers the cinema color space DCI P3 with full light output, but also reaches approx. 90% of the BT2020 standard. In addition, the additional laser drastically reduces the annoying "speckle" (glittering) compared to other RGB models in this LaserTV comparison, which means that in practice it is only noticeable with full-surface RGB content.

In addition to the complex color system, the VAVA Chroma also shines with the highest native contrast of all participants in this LaserTV test: 3200:1 native ensures a good black value and, above all, a high in-image contrast for HDR content with highlights. A light output of 2200 lumens with the right color temperature and good sharpness including interframe calculation round off the very good performance spectrum. The Chroma is at its best when it comes to film and series material in particular, which makes it a true film machine. 

In terms of features and operation, the VAVA Chroma is rather conventional: it does offer approaches to a smart Android operating system with apps, but these are poorly optimized and so the performance is below the level of specialized / optimized systems such as LG, Samsung or Hisense. We recommend using an external FireTV stick from Amazon or Apple TV.

The VAVA does not have a TV tuner either. In fact, every euro was put into the image performance here, and from our point of view this is a particularly successful approach and cannot be found in any other device in the LaserTV comparison.

+ Very good coloring for each image material

+ Best native contrast of all LaserTVs in comparison

+ one of the few 3D capable devices on the market 

– Not a real smart interface

- Quite a large distance from the wall

Not only does the Vivo Mini look like a "thin" Vivo from the outside, the model also appears a bit simpler in terms of technology: the RGB laser light source has given way to a conventional laser / phosphor hybrid, the 4 megapixel DLP chip has been replaced by a FullHD chip + 4x pixel shift replaced. Nevertheless, an amazing amount has been taken over from the "big one" without any compromises: HDMI inputs according to the 2.1 standard with versatile gaming support, fully-fledged WebOS Smart operating system of the latest generation etc. etc. In terms of equipment, the Vivo mini is just as versatile a LaserTV as its big brother . You only have to plan a little more distance when setting it up, but with a total depth of 55cm with a 100" screen, the Vivo Mini is also a space-saving model and feels comfortable on almost any lowboard.

In terms of image quality, the Vivo Mini shows a solid performance without any major weaknesses: 2500 lumens with good coloring, very good sharpness with interframe calculation, extended SDR color space, which can also show cinema material well. We would have hoped for a little more in contrast alone, with 2000:1 without switchable dimming it is only in the lower middle field. 

+ Compact dimensions, versatile

+ Extensive smart system with gaming optimization

– No TV tuners

– Color space does not meet the DCI P3 standard

The image display focuses on the colors, Hisense promises full BT2020 coverage. Our measurements prove this, in fact the PX1 Pro is in the same class as a Samsung The Premiere or Hisense L9G. What's more, the color profiles of the PX1 Pro are even better matched ex works, so that it can also cope very well with SDR or DCI P3 feature films.

But the RGB light source also has its side effect: strong glittering in homogeneous areas and color fringes at strong contrast transitions disturb the visual impression somewhat, even if the image sharpness including interframe calculation can be described as good overall. The dynamic range could also be a bit higher, with 1400:1 the black value looks rather greyish in dark scenes. The light output, on the other hand, is decent at 2200:1 lumen with good colors. 

The sound reproduction has a good three-dimensionality, but is a bit weak and a bit tinny with deep basses. The acoustic experience is roughly on par with a cheap entry-level soundbar.

+ RGB Laser with 100% BT2020 coverage

+ price / performance breaker

– Limited contrast

– Laser artifacts (glitter / color fringes)

Its RGB laser light source allows it to have superb color coverage of all standards, from SDR / BT709, to UHD Premium with DCI P3 cinema color space, to BT2020, which covers almost all color tones visible to humans. The Samsung displays the last two standards excellently, but conventional TV / series material appears unnatural and reddish oversaturated in many areas. Only a complex calibration by a specialist can help here. Like the other 3 RGB LaserTVs, the Samsung also shows strong glitter (speckle) and color fringes. Thanks to the 4 megapixel DLP chip, its sharpness is still excellent and with good interframe calculation even when it is moving. Its brightness is very good at 2700 real lumens, but with a native contrast of 2200:1 it is only in the midfield.

When it comes to installation and equipment, the experience of the world's largest TV manufacturer is evident: only 52 cm deep with a 100" screen, triple tuner with SmartCard reader and the smart "Tizen" operating system with all relevant streaming apps. The Samsung is equal to a conventional TV in all respects.

+ RGB Laser with 100% BT2020 coverage

+ High detail resolution thanks to large DMD chips with 4 million pixels

– Contrast limited

– Laser artifacts (glitter / color fringes)

At 63 cm, the distance is quite ample, but it can still be achieved with most lowboards. Like all LaserTVs from Hisense, with the exception of the PX-1 Pro, there is no sharpness control on the L9G either, you have to decide on one of the screens offered when you buy it, but it is included in the delivery at no extra charge. All these properties also apply to the little brother L5F, the difference between the two models lies primarily in the light engine, more precisely in the light source. While the L5F is a conventional laser/phosphor LaserTV, the L9G features true RGB lasers, resulting in a much wider color gamut over the BT2020 standard.

This is particularly evident in UHD premium feature films, where the L5F with its slightly expanded BT709 color space appears noticeably paler and also greenish, so extensive calibration is recommended. The L9G, on the other hand, shines in magnificent colors that you have never seen on a television: rich green, deep red, there is no color nuance that it cannot produce. The L9G is also a bit ahead in the calibrated brightness with 2700 lumens and is one of the brighter ones in the test field.

+ Triple tuner & real smart surface

+ Great RGB colors with BT2020 color space

– No optical focus control

– Limited contrast

Like many other manufacturers, Viewsonic also builds on Android when it comes to the operating system, and a trend seems to be emerging here, as with cell phones. In the case of the Viewsonic, the implementation is quite successful, even if apps for streaming function rather rudimentarily. However, we still see external solutions such as FireTV or Apple TV at an advantage. With a total depth of 59 cm and a 100-inch screen, the X2000 can just about be placed on most lowboards.

The image quality is consistently solid: Especially with its contrast ratio of 2700:1 with calibrated colors, the Viewsonic is at the forefront in terms of image vividness. On the "bright" side, however, it is a bit limited at 2200 lumens, so it cannot tolerate bright sunlight. In terms of color, it cuts a fine figure, with full SDR color space coverage and a slightly expanded color space for HDR cinema films. Its lens allows for good sharpness with only a small fall-off towards the corners, the interframe calculation works pleasantly subtle, without artefacts.

+ Impressive sound quality from Harman Kardon

+ Solid image quality

– No DCI P3 color space coverage

– Limited light output

With a distance from the wall / front edge of 65 cm, it needs significantly more depth than its big brother and is only at the bottom of the field in terms of installation. On the other hand, there are no compromises when it comes to equipment, with a triple tuner, "Tizen" smart interface, good workmanship and an attractive design, it completely replaces a conventional TV if necessary and also leaves many other participants in the field behind. 

Typical LaserTV results are achieved in terms of image quality, without any major weaknesses, but also without any highlights: 2200 lumens with good colors, a slightly expanded color space for DCI P3 films, good sharpness with interframe calculation. In terms of contrast, it works natively with 1500:1 and is one of the few that even has dynamic dimming, but only with complex calibration of the corresponding mode. It's a pity that the LSP7T is hardly sold in this way due to the lack of a specialist trade concept. 

In terms of sound technology, the Samsung can also replace a conventional TV, but does not particularly stand out acoustically in our XXL comparison. 

+ Full smart interface

+ Triple Tuner

– Only SDR color space

– Low native contrast

From the outside, its workmanship and simplicity, which adapts to any living room ambience, are convincing. It is one of the few models available in either black or white. By today's standards, however, its equipment is a bit simple: no smart operating system, no TV tuner. When set up, it requires a total depth of 60 cm with a 100" picture size, so it can be accommodated on most standard lowboards.

In terms of image technology, the secret of its success is the uniform color mode with a slightly expanded color space, which makes the Vava 4K appear somewhat stronger in color without making facial colors appear unnatural. His picture looks more appealing, especially under the remaining conditions. It also mixes with the top devices in terms of image dynamics with a native contrast of 3000:1 and its brightness of 2300 lumens with good colors is also sufficient. In terms of sharpness, on the other hand, one notices its age: it falls off a bit in edge sharpness and its signal processing comes without interframe calculation, converting feature films to 60Hz. For TV material there is a manual 50Hz switch to avoid jerking.

+ Impressive sound quality from Harman Kardon

+ Bright and appealing colors with very good contrast 

– No interframe calculation

– Operating system somewhat antiquated

First to the similarities: The Optomas are the largest LaserTVs in this test, so they need a correspondingly large low board. At the same time, they require the greatest total depth of 67.5 cm with a 100" screen, which is no longer up to date. Both also lack a smart operating system, but with the D2 you can at least buy it as a smart version for an additional €100, but we recommend FireTV or AppleTV because they are better optimized. 

In terms of brightness, the UHZ65UST is one of the brightest in this LaserTV comparison. With 2700 lumens and good colors, it is without a doubt suitable for use in daylight (provided you have the right screen). The UHZ65UST has a powerful interframe calculation that copes well with most content. Artifacts can creep in with more complex images. In contrast, it works natively with a dynamic range of 1500:1, which can be stretched to almost 7000:1 by dimming. This results in a very appealing black level even in dark movie scenes. The color space covers SDR / 709 and is slightly expanded for UHD premium films. 

+ Extremely quiet chassis

+ High light output

+ 3D capable

– No DCI P3 color space coverage

– Large wall distance required

With up to 4000 lumens, the Epson LS800 is also the brightest LaserTV in this LaserTV comparison, at least on paper. We measured and in "Dynamic" mode the LS800 actually reached the mark, but only with a strong green cast. If the coloring is correct, around 40% is lost and 2200 lumens remain, so that the Epson “net” only ends up in midfield. The native contrast also drops from 2000:1 to 1100:1, the lowest value among all participants. After all, the LS800 has dynamic dimming that "boosts" the contrast to around 4000:1, but the bottom line is that the black value remains in dark movie scenes disappointing.

The color space is limited to SDR/BT709, so that TV material has adequate colors, but UHD movies are a bit too pale. Sharpness and interframe calculation are on a good level, but the lower pixel contrast of the LCD technology makes the image of the LS800 look softer than that of the DLP competition, a question of taste.

When set up, the Epson is excellent and only requires a total depth of 52.5 cm.

+ Very small distance from the wall

+ High maximum brightness

– Low native contrast

– High loss of light due to calibration

At 63 cm, the distance is quite ample, but it can still be achieved with most lowboards. Like all LaserTVs from Hisense, there is no focus control on the L5F either, you have to decide on one of the screens offered when you buy it, which is included in the delivery at no extra charge. All these properties also apply to the big brother L9G, the difference between the two models lies primarily in the light engine, more precisely in the light source. While the L5F is a conventional laser/phosphor LaserTV, the L9G features true RGB lasers, resulting in a much larger color space.

This is particularly evident in UHD premium feature films, where the L5F with its slightly expanded BT709 color space appears noticeably paler and also greenish, so extensive calibration is recommended. The L9G, on the other hand, shines in magnificent colors that you have never seen on a television: rich green, deep red, there is no color nuance that it cannot produce. The L9G is also a bit ahead in the calibrated brightness with 2700 lumens and is one of the brighter ones in the test field.

+ Triple tuner & true smart interface

+ Many connections

– audible fan in operation

– No optical focus control

– Limited contrast

But the size also has advantages: The Xgimi Aura offers a lot of resonance space, so that the integrated Harman Kardon sound system can perform at its best. Together with the Vava LaserTVs, the Aura4K easily takes the lead, a separate soundbar is definitely not necessary.

The image quality, on the other hand, is rather mediocre: 2000 lumens with good colors, good sharpness including interframe calculation and a color space tailored to SDR / BT709 without extensions for feature films / UHD Premium. Its native contrast of 30001:1 is above average. All in all, we couldn't identify any major weaknesses.

When it comes to operation, we encounter an Android system again, which is spreading more and more among LaserTVs from China. As with the others in this LaserTV test, it is functional, but not perfectly optimized for the projector... the well-known TV manufacturers such as LG, Hisense and Samsung can do that much better!

+ Impressive sound quality from Harman Kardon

+ High contrast

– No DCI P3 color space coverage

– large distance from the wall

At the same time, they require the greatest total depth of 67.5 cm with a 100" screen, which is no longer up to date.

Both also lack a smart operating system, but with the D2 you can at least buy it as a smart version for an additional €100, but we recommend FireTV or AppleTV because they are better optimized. 

In terms of brightness, the UHZ65UST is one of the brightest, with 2700 lumens and good colors it is undoubtedly suitable for daylight (assuming the appropriate screen). Unfortunately, this has been reduced with the D2 to save costs, the D2 achieves 2200 lumens and thus only lands in the midfield. The signal processing has also been slimmed down: while the UHZ65UST calls its own powerful interframe calculation, the D2 lacks it entirely. In the other disciplines, on the other hand, nothing has changed: They work natively with a dynamic range of 1500:1, which can be stretched to almost 7000:1 by dimming. This results in a very appealing black level even in dark movie scenes. The color space covers SDR / 709 and is slightly expanded for UHD premium films. 

+ Extremely quiet chassis

+ 3D capable

+ cheap price

– No interframe calculation

– No DCI P3 color space coverage

– very thin sound

Perfect color fidelity as the filmmakers intended, true 24p reproduction. Good contrast (1500:1 native, 7000:1 dynamic), high light output (2800 lumens with good colors), interframe calculation, special DCI color filter, etc. etc.. In terms of image technology, there is a lot that speaks for the BenQ V6000. 

And the design of the V6000 is also appealing: high-quality workmanship, beautiful optics and an automatic protective plate that closes when not in use and protects the optical unit from dust and external influences. 

With all the attention to detail in terms of picture and chassis, however, the "TV" aspect has unfortunately been forgotten in terms of installation and equipment: the V6000 is the only LaserTV that does not have any geometry correction, only a typical beamer trapezoid correction is available, but this is not sufficient in most cases , because a LaserTV can almost never be perfectly aligned mechanically. This is actually a KO criterion, which prevents the success of the device. In terms of streaming and operation, the V6000 also relies exclusively on external players, it behaves like a pure monitor.

The ventilation is surprisingly quiet, but it is drowned out by a clearly audible whistling, which can be perceived as annoying in practice. The rest of the equipment is rather economical with a rudimentary Smart operating system and a simple plastic housing. 

There are few surprises when it comes to image quality: at 1500 lumens with good colours, it's the darkest in the field and needs controlled lighting conditions, but then appears "bright" enough. The sharpness is good, but falls off a bit towards the edges, the interframe calculation is usable, but not free of errors. The absolute KO criterion is the lack of 50Hz compatibility: The Mi4K always converts the frame rate internally to 60Hz, which leads to annoying jerking during sports broadcasts and TV shows. The color display is primarily optimized for SDR content, there is no extended color space for DCI-P3 feature films, and no adjustments can be made due to the lack of color management. The contrast ratio is really excellent at 2700:1 with good color reproduction. 

+ Very compact

+ Low price

– Low light output

– 50Hz playback only with jerking

– annoying whistling noise