The NexiGo TriVision Ultra is a long-throw 4k XPR DLP projector that uses a tri-LED-laser light engine. It's advertised at 2,600 lumens and a 1.27:1 throw ratio, with a recommended 80- to 150-inch image (supports up to 300 inches). Feature support includes Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG, plus active 3D. Smart screen-adaptation items are also onboard and include autofocus, auto-keystone, auto screen-fit, obstacle avoidance, eye protection, and adaptive brightness. For sound, it has dual 15W speakers with Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X. Connectivity includes three HDMI 2.1 inputs with eARC on HDMI 1, one USB-A, one Micro-USB, S/PDIF optical out, a 3.5 mm line-out, RJ-45 Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, screen casting, and a backlit IR/Bluetooth remote. It weighs about 11 pounds and comes with a built-in handle for carrying.
Our Verdict
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra is a decent living-room projector that looks best in a dim, but not dark, space. It's bright enough to hold up with a couple of lamps on, but the black floor is only alright, so very dark scenes never feel truly inky. Contrast stays fairly even as scenes get brighter, which keeps mid-tones and highlights readable, but it doesn't add much punch in shadowy material. Color coverage is wide for SDR and HDR, so saturated hues pop; out-of-the-box accuracy is quite cool and blotchy, but it dials in cleanly after calibration. It also supports both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, giving it a ton of versatility.
Very bright projector.
Wide color gamut, especially in SDR.
Supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
Has full audio passthrough capabilities.
Doesn't come with a smart OS.
Extremely inaccurate out of the box.
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra is playable for gaming, but not the pick for serious players. The input delay is decent at 4k @ 60Hz, so action titles feel fine offline, while rhythm/competitive play exposes the lag. Try to avoid using 1080p @ 60Hz, as its input lag is noticeably higher than at 4k. High-refresh-rate modes aren't viable, as 120/240Hz signals are accepted but frame skip, so the real ceiling is 60Hz. On the plus side, it's bright enough to game with some lights on, colors are vivid, and the DLP engine keeps motion clean. If the priority is low latency or 120/144Hz support, a faster, true 120Hz projector or a TV is the better fit; otherwise, this one can do the job in a pinch.
Very bright projector.
Wide color gamut, especially in SDR.
Limited to 60Hz at all resolutions.
Far less responsive at 1080p than at 4k.
Extremely inaccurate out of the box.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra sits above NexiGo's PJ-series models; it uses a tri-LED-laser DLP engine, has full auto setup with three HDMI inputs with eARC on HDMI 1, connects to Wi-Fi 6, has a stick compartment, but ships without a built-in smart OS. In NexiGo's lineup, the closest alternatives are the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3), a value-oriented LCD/lamp model with ARC and manual setup plus vertical lens shift, the NexiGo PJ30 Ultra, a compact DLP/LED with licensed streaming apps and full auto setup capped at 200 inches, and the entry NexiGo PJ20, which is dimmer with fewer features and no HDR input.
| Model | Positioning | Native resolution | 4k input handling | Focus / Keystone | Smart / Licensed apps | Notable I/O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NexiGo TriVision Ultra | Flagship, long-throw DLP | 4k via XPR (pixel-shift) | Accepts 4k; displays as 4k XPR | Auto focus / Auto keystone | No built-in TV OS (casting; external stick bay) | 3× HDMI (1× eARC), USB-A, S/PDIF, RJ-45 |
| NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3) | Value long-throw LCD | 1080p | Accepts 4k and downscales | Manual focus / Auto keystone | No TV OS | 2× HDMI (1× ARC), USB-A, 3.5 mm |
| NexiGo PJ30 Ultra | Step-up portable/compact | 1080p | Accepts 4k and downscales | Auto focus / Auto keystone | Yes (Netflix/Prime/YouTube) | HDMI, USB-A, 3.5 mm |
| NexiGo PJ20 | Entry LCD | 1080p | Accepts 4k and downscales (typical for class) | Manual / Basic keystone | No TV OS | HDMI, USB-A, 3.5 mm |
Our unit was manufactured in China.
Popular Projector Comparisons
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra is a bright, 60Hz home-theater-first projector with a simple setup and strong connectivity, but basic smart features. Still, for the price, there are other better options. If movies are your priority, the BenQ HT2060 is an upgrade; it's dimmer yet delivers cleaner dark-room performance with tighter blacks and more disciplined color, though gaming responsiveness trails behind the NexiGo. The Epson Home Cinema 2350 lands nearby, as it's generally a touch better for movies than the NexiGo due to its much better accuracy. If you're willing to pay a bit more, the XGIMI Horizon S Max is the most convenient, as it delivers better image quality and a fully featured smart OS and offers more to gamers. Ultimately, while the NexiGo isn't a bad pick, there are better options for any usage case.
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The Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 is noticeably better than the NexiGo TriVision Ultra. The Valerion is a bit brighter, but it also has deeper contrast and a wider color gamut, so it looks superior in any room condition. The Valerion is also much more accurate right out of the box. Gamers will appreciate the Valerion's high-refresh-rate support at 1080p, while the NexiGo is limited to 60Hz at all resolutions. Still, if you mainly game at 60Hz, the NexiGo's input lag at that refresh rate is far lower than the Valerion; make sure your gaming platform supports 120Hz or 240Hz if you intend to buy the latter for gaming. If you'd like to carry your projector from room to room, the NexiGo is a bit lighter and has a handle, facilitating its portability. Still, the Valerion does have a fully featured smart OS, while you'll need to buy a dongle if you want apps on the NexiGo.
The XGIMI Horizon S Max is far superior to the NexiGo TriVision Ultra, both for movies and for gaming. They are similar in brightness, but the XGIMI has deeper contrast and a slightly wider color gamut, giving it a punchier look in any room. The XGIMI is also very accurate out of the box, while the NexiGo is extremely inaccurate. For gaming, they're nearly identical if you game at 4k @ 60Hz. The big difference is when gaming at 1080p, where the XGIMI's input lag is far lower than the NexiGo's. Finally, while the NexiGo has a carry handle, the XGIMI counters with a rotating built-in stand. The XGIMI also has a fully featured smart OS, while the NexiGo requires a dongle if you want any apps.
The Hisense PX3-PRO is noticeably better than the NexiGo TriVision Ultra. While they're similar in brightness, the Hisense has far deeper contrast, so it looks punchier in dark rooms, especially with its wider color gamut. It's also more accurate out of the box than the NexiGo. The Hisense also comes with a fully featured smart OS, avoiding the need to buy a dongle. Gamers will also appreciate the Hisense's 120Hz and 240Hz support at 1080p, although gamers who play at 60Hz will prefer the NexiGo, as it's far more responsive than the Hisense at that refresh rate. Finally, while neither projector is truly portable, the Hisense is a massive unit, while the NexiGo is lighter and has a handle, so it's easier to move room to room.
The Anker Nebula Mars 3 and the NexiGo TriVision Ultra are two mid-sized projectors with a carry handle, but of the two, the NexiGo is the superior pick. It's far brighter than the Anker, with deeper contrast, so it looks punchier in any room condition. The NexiGo also delivers a sharper image with its pixel shifting technology, while the Anker is limited to 1080p. They're both inaccurate out of the box, with the NexiGo being more so than the Anker, but the former is easier to calibrate. The NexiGo is the superior pick for gamers, too, as its input lag is far lower at 4k @ 60Hz. If you instead game at 1080p, then the Anker's input lag is slightly lower at that resolution, but they're both pretty slow there. Both units have a handle for easy transport and weigh about the same, but the Anker is a tad more portable due to its fully featured smart OS; the NexiGo requires a dongle for apps.
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The NexiGo TriVision Ultra 4k Tri-LED Laser Projector is genuinely bright for its class. You can watch with a few lights on and still get a punchy image, and its color brightness keeps pace with its whites, so cranking the brightness doesn't wash out reds and blues. Uniformity is also strong, so large bright fields look even instead of dimming in the corners. You'll still get the best pop with curtains drawn, but this projector isn't limited to a pitch-black room; it holds up well for casual daytime viewing and big-screen sports.
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra’s contrast is alright. Like every projector, it loses contrast as scenes get brighter, but this one does so uniformly; it isn’t disproportionately worse at high-APL frames than it is in near-dark shots. Practically, blacks never look inky in a dark room, yet mid-tone separation holds up fine, so sports, UI, and bright animation stay readable and pleasant, just not punchy.
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra's image accuracy is quite poor right out of the box. The unit's grayscale skews cool because blue is overrepresented, with red also slightly overrepresented, so whites pick up a bluish cast. Color accuracy is poor overall, as most colors have a fair amount of color mapping issues. The color temperature is relatively stable for a projector, but sits noticeably above 6500K, reinforcing that cool tint.
After calibration, the NexiGo TriVision Ultra 4k Tri-LED Laser Projector cleans up beautifully. Grayscale lands right on target with neutral-looking whites and very even RGB tracking, so there's no lingering blue tint. Gamma hugs our 2.2 target across the range, which helps preserve shadow detail without washing out highlights. Color accuracy also mostly snaps into place: skin tones look natural, and most hues fall within a just-noticeable difference of reference.
The only minor stragglers are highly saturated colors, which tend to deviate somewhat from what they should be. They do keep color mapping errors to a minimum, however.
For SDR, the NexiGo TriVision Ultra covers the full Rec. 709 gamut comfortably, so regular TV and streaming look naturally saturated without needing any "vivid" tricks. Where it falls short is with wide-color material: it can't reach the extreme green corner of Rec. 2020, so the most saturated jungle greens, neon, and deep cyans won't look as intense as on wider-gamut projectors.
Menu controls don't include a dedicated gamut setting; using 'Vision Maker' yields the most accurate SDR, but it wasn't quite wide enough for Rec. 2020. 'Customized' can nudge HDR toward a slightly wider look, but it still falls short of true Rec. 2020.
This is a single-chip DLP with a solid-state LED+laser light engine, so it’s quick to power on, holds its color over time, and doesn’t need lamp replacements. With no spinning color wheel, color breakup ("rainbowing") is less likely than on lamp-based DLPs, although sensitive viewers can still notice it in high-contrast scenes.
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra has a fixed-zoom lens (no optical zoom) and a single 1.27:1 throw ratio, so placement matters. Auto Focus and Auto Keystone speed up the setup, but skip keystone if you want the crispest image. There's no lens shift, so plan to center the lens horizontally with the screen.
Here are some typical throw distances (16:9 screens):
- 40" image: ~3.7 ft from the screen
- 80" image: ~7.4 ft from the screen
- 100" image: ~9.2 ft from the screen
- 120" image: ~11.1 ft from the screen
- 150" image: ~13.8 ft from the screen
- 200" image: ~18.4 ft from the screen
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra is carryable but not truly portable. The integrated handle helps, yet at about 11 lb, it's closer to a compact home-theater unit than a grab-and-go projector. There's no internal battery, so it always needs an outlet.
On the plus side, setup is quick: autofocus locks on promptly, auto-keystone can square the image in a pinch, and the front/rear adjustable feet make it easy to level on uneven surfaces. A built-in speaker means you can travel light for casual use, but the size and weight make this a "move it room-to-room" projector rather than something you'd toss in a backpack.
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra is pretty quiet. At full brightness, you'll hear a steady "whoosh" if you're sitting right next to it, but from a typical sofa distance, the fan fades under normal TV/movie volume and only peeks through during very quiet scenes.
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra is easy to wire up and fairly future-proof. It has three HDMI inputs on the rear; HDMI 1 supports eARC for sending app audio to a soundbar or AVR, and HDMI 2 is the high-bandwidth "Game" port. Audio outputs include optical S/PDIF and a 3.5 mm line-out.
Networking and wireless are modern with wired Ethernet (100Mbps), Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2 for pairing speakers, headphones, or the dual-mode backlit remote. One USB-A port can power a streaming stick, there's a service Micro-USB port and a tidy internal bay for a TV stick, and basic screen casting is supported.
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra accepts a wide range of signals, but its display pipeline tops out at 60Hz. Although the "Game" HDMI port is high-bandwidth, 120Hz and 240Hz modes from PC or consoles exhibit frame skipping at every tested resolution, so motion doesn't render correctly; stick to 60Hz.
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra feels responsive enough for casual play but isn't built for competitive gaming. In the 'Gaming' Picture Mode with Low Latency enabled, the 60Hz path is fine for story-driven titles; aiming still feels a touch "soft," so serious FPS or rhythm-game players will want something faster. Just like with the NexiGo PJ40 (Gen 3), the 4k @ 60Hz input path is noticeably snappier than 1080p @ 60Hz, so if your console or PC can output 4k/60, use that. Avoid any 120Hz or 240Hz settings, as this projector accepts them but frame skips.
The NexiGo TriVision Ultra's HDMI 1 port supports eARC, and once "HDMI eARC" is selected with Digital Output left on "Auto," it can hand off essentially everything a modern soundbar or AVR expects. It passes bitstream formats cleanly, including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD (with Atmos), DTS, and DTS-HD MA.
For PCM, the EDID exposes only 2-channel LPCM; multichannel PCM (5.1/7.1) is carried only when encapsulated as Dolby MAT. If a source outputs plain LPCM 5.1/7.1, it negotiates down to 2.0. ARC, and optical remains limited to lossy 5.1 (Dolby Digital/DTS). Ultimately, there's something for everyone here, and you should be able to get the best audio possible no matter the source.
This projector handles the common 3D formats: Frame Packing, Frame-Sequential, Left-Right, and Top-and-Bottom.
- Power cable
- Power brick
- Remote
- 2x AAA batteries
- Cleaning cloth
- Documentation
- Calibration report
There’s no built-in smart OS here. Instead, the chassis includes a bay on the bottom with HDMI and power (through micro-USB) so you can drop in a Roku, Fire TV, or Google TV stick. Wireless casting is supported for quick mirroring from phones.
The internal speakers are usable for casual viewing, but they’re still only 30W drivers, so expect limited bass and some compression if you crank them.