Hisense is expanding its home theater lineup in China with four new Vidda C5 series laser projectors: the C5 Master, C5 UltraMax, C5 Ultra, and C5 ProMax. These new models sit alongside the earlier Vidda C5 Borderless Master, which arrived in the Chinese market toward the end of 2025. With 4K resolution across the range and a strong focus on brightness, gaming features, and premium HDR formats, the Vidda C5 family is clearly aiming at buyers who want a big-screen experience without stepping up to a full TV wall.
The most affordable option in the newly announced group is the Hisense Vidda C5 ProMax. Positioned as the entry-level 4K model (3,840 × 2,160), it’s rated for up to 3,200 CVIA lumens of brightness and uses a dual-laser setup built around two QuaLas42 lasers. Hisense markets this unit as air-cooled and claims it reaches a native contrast ratio of 5,000:1. For audio, it includes an integrated 2.1-channel Dolby sound system, and it comes with 3GB of memory and 64GB of storage. Connectivity covers Wi‑Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, which should be plenty for streaming, wireless accessories, and general home use.
At the top of the lineup, the Vidda C5 Master brings a more premium spec sheet designed for higher-end home cinema setups. Hisense lists peak brightness at 5,800 CVIA lumens, driven by a combination of MCL3A and QuaLas42 lasers. Cooling also gets an upgrade, moving from air cooling to liquid cooling, which can help with sustained performance and potentially lower noise. The native contrast ratio is rated higher as well, at 8,000:1. Audio shifts from Dolby-branded speakers to a Harman JBL 2.1-channel system, and internal storage increases to 4GB of memory with 128GB of storage. Network support also steps up to Wi‑Fi 7, while keeping Bluetooth 5.4.
Across the entire Vidda C5 series, Hisense is leaning into premium viewing and responsive performance. Every model supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, two key HDR formats that can improve highlight detail, color depth, and overall image punch when paired with compatible content. Hisense is also targeting gamers with support for VRR (variable refresh rate), ALLM (auto low latency mode), and a dedicated Game Mode—features that can reduce input lag and help gameplay feel smoother on consoles and PCs.
Pricing in China starts at CNY 9,999 (around $1,470) for the Vidda C5 ProMax, while the flagship Vidda C5 Master is listed at CNY 16,999 (around $2,500). For buyers outside China, global availability is still uncertain. Hisense already sells laser projectors in other regions, but the company hasn’t confirmed whether or when these specific Vidda C5 models will expand to additional markets such as the United States.
One important detail for shoppers comparing brightness figures: these projectors are rated in CVIA lumens, a brightness standard commonly used in China. Hisense has not yet confirmed how these numbers translate to international measurements like ISO lumens or ANSI lumens, which are more familiar to many buyers globally. If these projectors are released internationally, an official conversion or comparable rating would make it easier to judge real-world brightness against competing 4K laser projectors.
