Formovie THEATER vs XGIMI AURA 2

Tested using Methodology v0.11

Updated Dec 19, 2025 06:54 PM

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Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source Laser

Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source LED + Laser

Our Verdict

Formovie THEATER

XGIMI AURA 2

The XGIMI AURA 2 is better than the Formovie THEATER. The XGIMI is brighter and is far more accurate out of the box. It's also smaller than the Formovie and has full auto keystone and autofocus support, making it easier to move from room to room.

Variants

THEATER (Black)

AURA 2 (Moonlight Sand)

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Black

THEATER

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

THEATER

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

THEATER

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

THEATER

Formovie

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

XGIMI

Black

THEATER

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Main Differences for

Movies

Threshold

0.10

Movies

7.2

8.2

Brightness

6.9

8.2

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

5.4

8.5

Full Comparison

Movies

7.2

8.2

Gaming

4.9

7.6

Brightness

6.9

8.2

Contrast

7.9

8.3

Picture Quality

Brightness

6.9

8.2

Brightness Measurement Picture

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XGIMI AURA 2 Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output

1,116 lm

1,544 lm

Color Light Output

641 lm

1,559 lm

Brightness Uniformity

93%

96%

Screen Brightness

129 cd/m²

178 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

7.9

8.3

APL Native Contrast

Preview Graph

0.1% APL Native Contrast

2,503 : 1

1,967 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

2,303 : 1

1,931 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

2,014 : 1

1,827 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

1,039 : 1

1,390 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

632 : 1

1,066 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

456 : 1

869 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

283 : 1

620 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

152 : 1

370 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

2,856 : 1

2,097 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

2,764 : 1

2,082 : 1

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Color Gamut

8.1

7.9

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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Rec. 709 xy

87.27%

94.26%

Rec. 709 uv

90.78%

93.86%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Rec. 2020 xy

84.88%

65.36%

Rec. 2020 uv

90.62%

78.43%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

5.4

8.5

Pre White Balance Picture

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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Pre Color Picture

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White Balance dE

3.99

1.66

Color dE

5.35

2.24

Gamma

2.17

2.16

Color Temperature

7,379 K

6,730 K

Picture Mode

User

Custom

Color Temp Setting

Warm

Gamma Setting

Middle

2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

8.4

8.6

Post White Balance Picture

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Post Gamma Curve Picture

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Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE

0.23

1.62

Color dE

3.61

2.25

Gamma

2.19

2.17

Color Temperature

6,494 K

6,513 K

White Balance Calibration

11 point

2 point

Color Calibration

Yes

Picture Mode

User

Custom

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

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Imaging Technology

DLP

Light Source

Laser

LED + Laser

Spectral Power Distribution

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XGIMI AURA 2 Spectral Power Distribution

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Focus

Auto Focus

Keystone

Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

0.23

0.18

Maximum Throw Ratio

0.23

0.18

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

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Portability

4.0

4.5

Dimension Picture

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Height

4.8" (12.3 cm)

5.7" (14.4 cm)

Width

21.7" (55.0 cm)

20.1" (51.0 cm)

Depth

13.8" (35.0 cm)

10.6" (27.0 cm)

Weight

21.7 lbs (9.8 kg)

17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)

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Noise

8.1

8.0

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

46.6dBA

47.2dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

3 (3x HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports

Audio Out 3.5mm

Digital Optical Audio Out

Wi-Fi

Yes

Ethernet Speed

100Mbps

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Supported Resolutions

7.3

Native Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

4k @ 120Hz

1440p @ 60Hz

Scaled

Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

60 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Input Lag

2.4

7.1

4k @ 60Hz

68.7

19.7

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

64.7

144.5

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

61.1

19.8

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

67.1

144.6

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

61.1

19.8

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

HDR10+

Yes

Dolby Vision

Yes

HLG

Yes

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Yes

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Yes

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Yes

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Yes

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Yes

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

2.0

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1

Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes

Optical: DTS 5.1

Yes

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3D

3D Support

Yes

Features

Smart Features & Sound

Smart OS

Android

Cast Capable

Yes

Speaker(s)

Yes

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Black

THEATER

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

THEATER

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

THEATER

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

THEATER

Formovie

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

XGIMI

Black

THEATER

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2