Unlike some of its competitors that offer Dolby Vision support, HDR is limited to HDR10 and HLG.
Width is 17.95 inches and its a little over a foot deep.
The Formovie Cinema Edge sits on three feet with only the front two offering height adjustments.
The Cinema Edge’s laser light engine viewed from top
That said, all-in-one packages can struggle to do everything well.
The processor running Google TV on the Formovie Cinema Edge is fairly weak.
Navigating the operating system can prove a little tedious as well.
Connections include 3 HDMI 2.1 ports (1 with eARC)
Optical digital audio output is also available.
It promptly activates, though oddly doesnt go as black as on some others.
Contrast is also fairly strong.Alienwas a joy to watch, with the intricate, H.R.
The Cinema Edge’s picture quality shines in a dark viewing environment
Giger-designed mechanical details of the ship shining brightly while the nooks and crannies sank effectively into darkness.
HDR is also limited to HDR10 and HLG on the Cinema Edge theres no Dolby Vision or HDR10+.
Either way, the projector can struggle a bit with motion.
The Cinema Edge comes with a basic remote control to operate its Google TV interface
Fight sequences looked choppy at times with or without MJC enabled.
At Low, it subtly smooths out camera motion, though action can still look a little overdone.
For what its worth, the Formovie Cinema Edge includes a veritable trove of picture tweaks to adjust.
Thankfully, the picture generally looks good without getting into the weeds.
The soundstage isnt very wide, and theres no deep bass, but its fine for casual viewing.
For a more serious movie-viewing setup, external speakers will be an obvious upgrade.
Should I buy the Formovie Cinema Edge?
It also uses the Google TV smart interface for streaming.
Both projectors are currently priced at the same level.
It has a brighter, more color-rich picture than the Formovie and more comprehensive HDR support.
Here’s our fullHisense PX3-Pro review.
The projector was tested both against a bare, white wall and anAkia Screens CineWhite screen.
It was presented with both SDR and 4K HDR streamed content.
I have been testing projectors since 2021 and displays for even longer.
First reviewed: December, 2024
