Hisense has formally announced availability of the L9G Laser TV, a model first debuted at the virtual CES 2021 and a new companion to its existing single-laser 100L5F and 120L5F. The L9G uses a 0.47-inch DLP chipset for 4K (3840x2160) resolution and improves on past Hisense Laser TV models, including the now discontinued dual-laser 100L10E and 120L10E, by adding yet another laser to its light source engine. This tri-laser system, dubbed TriChroma, uses red, green, and blue lasers to achieve 107% coverage of the BT.2020 color space—far exceeding the 76% BT.2020 coverage of the L10E series.

Hisense L9G frontangle

The tri-laser system is said to allow the L9G to pair high brightness with the wide color gamut. The projector offers a rated light output of 3,000 lumens and 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The light source will last up to 25,000 hours. Both HDR10 and HLG formats are supported this time around (HLG was absent from the L10 Series) as well as Filmmaker Mode.

Hisense L9G lifestyle

The sound system has been beefed up too, as the built-in speakers are now 40 watts and support Dolby Atmos. One of the HDMI 2.1 inputs (there are two) supports eARC if you want to output sound from the Android TV streaming OS to a surround speaker setup. There's also an additional HDMI 2.0, two USB (one 3.0 and one 2.0), digital audio optical out, 3.5 mm analog audio out, plus RF antenna and Ethernet ports. The system is also WiSA-ready for wireless connection to WiSA compliant speakers.

Like the previous laser TV series, the L9G is available with two different ALR (Ambient Light Rejecting) screen sizes—100 inch and 120 inch. At the 100-inch size, the L9G can be packaged with either a 0.4 gain ALR Cinema Screen that allows better color accuracy and viewing angles and is said to perform better in dim settings, or a 1.2 gain ALR Daylight Screen that offers better light rejection capabilities. The 120 inch size is only available with the ALR Cinema Screen option.

Hisense L9G connections

With a 0.25:1 throw ratio, the L9G needs to sit 11.375 inches away from the 100-inch screen, or 14.625 inches away from the 120-inch screen. Hisense recommends using a TV stand that's 20 inches tall and 16 inches deep for either screen size setup.

The L9G measures 6.1 x 24 x 13.6 inches (HWD)—which is a few inches wider than the L5F—but weighs just about the same at 24.7 pounds.

The 100L9G with either ALR screen option—100L9G-CINE100 for Cinema Screen and 100L9G-DLT100A for Daylight Screen—are available now for $5,499. The 120L9G will be available soon for $5,999.

 
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Robert Zohn Posted Sep 1, 2021 2:16 PM PST
Thanks for the very nice write-up!

We have Hisense's new L9G 4K HDR RGB Laser projector on display/demo with their 100" hard screen in our moderate ambient light showroom and the picture quality is excellent.
Victor Posted Sep 2, 2021 10:20 PM PST
I should of waited because this 2nd ust projector I know that has filmmaker mode
Mike Posted Sep 3, 2021 3:08 AM PST
1). Can you buy this without the screen? What price would that come in at? 2) Do you have more information on the ALR Daylight screen? I do not know of any technology that has a 1.2 gain for a UST screen and am very interested to learn more.
Benevolent Posted Sep 3, 2021 2:18 PM PST
HDMI 2.1 Nice! eARC Nice! Rated light output of 3,000 lumens and 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio nice! Does the 120L9G support 4K@120 Hz, VRR, LFC or Freesync premium? How much is the input lag?
Mike Posted Sep 3, 2021 2:22 PM PST
1). Can you buy this without the screen? What price would that come in at? 2) Do you have more information on the ALR Daylight screen? I do not know of any technology that has a 1.2 gain for a UST screen and am very interested to learn more.
Rob Sabin, Editor Posted Sep 3, 2021 3:10 PM PST
It is sold only as a bundle at the 100 or 120 inch side. I'm pretty sure (not 100 percent positive) that the Daylight screen is a fresnel design. I do know it's a hard screen that comes fully assembled; the cinema screen which has fairly low negative gain to improve black level is a rolled lenticular screen with the sawtooth construction we see frequently; it gets constructed at home.
Rob Sabin, Editor Posted Sep 5, 2021 2:08 PM PST
Hisense has not said at this point that they will sell it without a screen. My understanding about the daylight screen is that it is a fresnel design “hard screen” that will ship assembled. The cinema screen is a soft screen that come disassembled- rollable lenticular material with the sawtooth construction we have seen from a variety of brands. But at lower gain than most, which will improve black level but sacrifice more brightness, which is why it is targeted for dim/dark room cinema applications.
Benevolent Posted Sep 9, 2021 10:34 PM PST
Does the 120L9G support 4K@120 Hz, VRR, LFC or Freesync premium? How much is the input lag?
Gerri Posted Sep 10, 2021 1:41 AM PST
when will this beamer be available on the European market e.g. Germany, Austria ?
Michael Banks Posted Sep 16, 2021 8:01 AM PST
Does anyone know if this projector has CMS (Color Management System) and if it supports 3D Blu Ray. Noticed the VAVA Chroma and JMGO U2 tri-laser projectors have omitted CMS which seems like a serious oversight to me. They do however support 3D Blu-Ray.
FREDWIN CARR Posted Sep 16, 2021 11:47 PM PST
I have a Dell 718 ust with a 120 inch vivid storm self rising screen,they need to have the option of buying projector by itself for me to buy it
FREDWIN CARR Posted Sep 22, 2021 11:30 AM PST
Does the l9G do 3D and is their a color wheel?
Mark Posted Oct 5, 2021 9:52 AM PST
Can you confirm if the Ethernet port on the L9G supports gigabit speed? My particular setup will include wired Ethernet. Thx,
Hemant Patel Posted Dec 11, 2021 2:00 PM PST
Is it capable of constant image height for 1:2.35 cinemascope setup? Can an anamorphic lens be used with it? Thanks.
Rob Sabin, Editor Posted Dec 14, 2021 11:50 AM PST
No on both counts.

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