XGIMI AURA 2 vs Hisense PX3-PRO: Which Projector Is Better?

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Updated Jan 21, 2026 08:27 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

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Our Verdict

Hisense PX3-PRO

XGIMI AURA 2

The Hisense PX3-PRO and XGIMI AURA 2 are closely matched. The XGIMI is a bit brighter and far more accurate out of the box, but the Hisense has a much wider color gamut. While they both have a ton of features, the Hisense has more features for gamers, alongside an option to game at high refresh rates. Still, the XGIMI's input lag is far lower at 60Hz than the Hisense, giving it the edge for console gaming at lower refresh rates.

Variants

PX3-PRO (Black)

AURA 2 (Moonlight Sand)

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Black

PX3-PRO

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

PX3-PRO

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

PX3-PRO

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

PX3-PRO

Hisense

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

XGIMI

Black

PX3-PRO

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Main Differences for

Movies

Threshold

0.10

Movies

8.2

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

6.4

8.5

Color Gamut

9.8

7.9

Full Comparison

Movies

8.2

Gaming

7.0

7.6

Brightness

8.1

8.2

Contrast

8.3

Picture Quality

Brightness

8.1

8.2

Brightness Measurement Picture

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XGIMI AURA 2 Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output

1,429 lm

1,544 lm

Color Light Output

1,408 lm

1,559 lm

Brightness Uniformity

97%

96%

Screen Brightness

165 cd/m²

178 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

8.3

APL Native Contrast

Preview Graph

0.1% APL Native Contrast

2,628 : 1

1,967 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

2,491 : 1

1,931 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

2,283 : 1

1,827 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

1,327 : 1

1,390 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

866 : 1

1,066 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

652 : 1

869 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

417 : 1

620 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

222 : 1

370 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

2,939 : 1

2,097 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

9,015 : 1

2,082 : 1

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Color Gamut

9.8

7.9

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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Rec. 709 xy

99.23%

94.26%

Rec. 709 uv

105.71%

93.86%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Rec. 2020 xy

95.07%

65.36%

Rec. 2020 uv

97.52%

78.43%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

6.4

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

5.39

1.66

Color dE

2.41

2.24

Gamma

2.21

2.16

Color Temperature

5,843 K

6,730 K

Picture Mode

FILMMAKER MODE

Custom

Color Temp Setting

Warm1

Warm

Gamma Setting

2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

9.3

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

0.40

1.62

Color dE

1.61

2.25

Gamma

2.20

2.17

Color Temperature

6,510 K

6,513 K

White Balance Calibration

20 point

2 point

Color Calibration

Yes

Picture Mode

FILMMAKER MODE

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

Manual Focus

Auto Focus

Keystone

Manual Keystone

Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

0.22

0.18

Maximum Throw Ratio

0.22

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

4.7" (12.0 cm)

5.7" (14.4 cm)

Width

21.7" (55.2 cm)

20.1" (51.0 cm)

Depth

11.8" (30.0 cm)

10.6" (27.0 cm)

Weight

19.4 lbs (8.8 kg)

17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)

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Noise

7.0

8.0

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

52.7dBA

47.2dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

3 (1x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1)

3 (3x HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

48Gbps

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

9.8

7.3

Native Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

4k @ 120Hz

Scaled

1440p @ 60Hz

Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz

Scaled

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

Yes

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

240 Hz

60 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Input Lag

5.4

7.1

4k @ 60Hz

34.5

19.7

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

138.9

144.5

4k @ 120Hz

18.1

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

25.9

19.8

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

139.6

144.6

1080p @ 120Hz

17.9

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

9.4

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)

7.1

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

PX3-PRO

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

PX3-PRO

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

PX3-PRO

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

PX3-PRO

Hisense

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

XGIMI

Black

PX3-PRO

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2