The XGIMI Halo+ is a 1080p HDR10/HLG projector. The projector comes with a full suite of image correction technologies, including autofocus, intelligent screen adjustment, and auto keystone correction with object avoidance, so it compensates for any geometry errors in the image automatically. It adjusts itself when it detects objects in the frame. It has Android TV with Chromecast and AirScreen built-in and supports Bluetooth 5.0/BLE and Wi-Fi. It has one HDMI port and can passthrough advanced audio formats from DTS and Dolby through eARC. Finally, it has two integrated 5W Harman/Kardon speakers.
Our Verdict
The XGIMI Halo+ is unremarkable for watching movies. It has okay contrast but mediocre peak brightness, so it looks its best in dark rooms, even with its visibly raised blacks. Unfortunately, this projector's pre-calibration accuracy is quite poor, but you can greatly improve its image accuracy with the limited calibration options. It has a wide color gamut, although the projector isn't bright enough to make its colors truly pop. Finally, fan noise is also noticeable at max brightness, although easily tuned out by audio.
- Full suite of smart features and wireless connectivity options.
- Extremely portable due its small size and integrated battery.
- Poor pre-calibration color accuracy, so you really need to calibrate this projector if you care about color accuracy.
Doesn't passthrough any lossless audio format.
The XGIMI Halo+ is an unremarkable portable gaming projector. The projector accepts a 4k @ 60Hz signal but scales it to its native 1080p, and it doesn't support 120Hz. Input lag in Game Mode is subpar; it will suffice for slower single-player titles, but most gamers will be dissatisfied with the unit's responsiveness. Brightness is mediocre, although it's not bad considering the unit is a very compact LED model. The contrast is alright; again, not bad considering the projector's capabilities, but the black floor is raised, so darker games appear gray in a dark room. Fan noise is also noticeable at max brightness, although easily tuned out by game audio.
- Full suite of smart features and wireless connectivity options.
- Extremely portable due its small size and integrated battery.
- Poor pre-calibration color accuracy, so you really need to calibrate this projector if you care about color accuracy.
Latency is too high for any serious gaming.
Limited resolution and refresh rate support.
The XGIMI Halo+ has mediocre peak brightness. It looks fine on a smaller screen in a dark room, but it quickly starts to look dim if you leave a few lights on or try to go much above 80–100 inches. The good news is that brightness uniformity is fantastic, so the image doesn't have obvious bright or dark patches across the screen. Overall, it works best as a portable projector you use in darker environments rather than a light-blasting living-room model.
Very uniform brightness, with no obvious hot spots or dark corners.
Bright enough for a comfortable image on a smaller screen in a dark room.
Too dim for a satisfying image with the lights on or in bright rooms.
Limited headroom if you want a very large screen size.
The XGIMI Halo+ has okay contrast for a portable LED projector. In a dark room, it delivers a generally pleasant image, but blacks are visibly raised, so dark scenes never look truly deep or cinematic. As scenes get brighter, contrast holds up reasonably well. It's fine for casual movie nights or TV, but serious home-theater fans will want something with deeper blacks.
Contrast is acceptable for casual viewing in a dark room.
Blacks are clearly lifted, so dark scenes lack depth and richness.
Changelog
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Updated Mar 04, 2026:
We mentioned the newly reviewed XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser in the Contrast section of this review.
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Updated Jan 29, 2026:
Mentioned the newly reviewed Dangbei Atom in the Brightness section of this review.
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Updated Jan 16, 2026:
We mention the newly reviewed Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus in the Brightness section of this review.
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Updated Jan 14, 2026:
We've modified the text in our Brightness and Native Contrast text boxes as a result of our latest test bench and added a Sequential Contrast test. We've also added Brightness and Contrast performance usages in the Verdict section.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the XGIMI Halo+ projector, which succeeds the XGIMI Halo. The newer Halo Plus has a higher brightness rating than its predecessor, has MEMC motion smoothing technology, and can passthrough DTS-HD and DTS-Studio Sound through its eARC port.
| Model | Brightness | MEMC | ARC/eARC |
|---|---|---|---|
| XGIMI Halo+ | 700 lumens | Yes | eARC |
| XGIMI Halo | 600 lumens | No | ARC |
Our unit was manufactured in China.
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The XGIMI Halo+ is an unremarkable but solid portable projector. It isn't especially bright, and its contrast is only okay, but it still looks better than many similarly priced portable models like the Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen or the Anker Nebula Capsule 3. If you don't need an integrated battery, the XGIMI Elfin offers very similar overall performance and usually costs a bit less, making it a better value for most people.
Check out our recommendations for the best portable projectors, the best outdoor projectors, and the best home projectors. If you'd prefer to shop for another product in the same price range, look up the best projectors under $1,000 instead.
The XGIMI HORIZON and XGIMI Halo+ serve different purposes, with the Halo+ being much more portable due to its size, weight, and integrated battery, although the HORIZON can also be moved around easily if needed. The HORIZON is much brighter, so it can handle a few lights in the room, but the Halo+ has slightly better contrast, so it looks a bit better in dark rooms.
The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 and XGIMI Halo+ have different strengths. They're both small and light projectors, but the XGIMI is even smaller, and it has an integrated battery, making it more portable than the Epson. Regarding image quality, the XGIMI has better contrast and a wider color gamut than the Epson, but the Epson is vastly more accurate. Thus, the XGIMI is better suited for contexts where image accuracy doesn't matter as much, such as projecting on the side of a van while camping. The Epson is better if you can access an outlet and project on a good-quality screen.
The XGIMI Halo+ is better than the XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro. The Halo+ is slightly bigger and heavier than the very light MoGo 2 Pro, but it has an integrated battery, making the Halo+ more portable than the MoGo 2 Pro. The Halo+ is also significantly brighter, with slightly better contrast, so it projects a more attractive, vibrant image. The Halo+ also has an eARC port, so it can passthrough more advanced audio formats than the MoGo 2 Pro can through its ARC port.
The XGIMI Halo+ is better than the Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen. The XGIMI is much brighter and has better contrast than the Samsung, so it projects a much more vibrant image. The Samsung is, however, vastly more accurate than the XGIMI, so you might prefer it if you care about image accuracy.
We've independently bought and tested over 75 projectors and published detailed results for each, so you can decide which one to buy. These have all been tested under the same standardized methodology, allowing you to compare them side by side. We still have all these projects in our lab, so we can continually go back and compare them to ensure our reviews are still accurate. All our test methodologies are also public on our website, so you can validate the results yourself.
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