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XGIMI AURA
Formovie THEATER
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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
Laser
Our Verdict
XGIMI AURA
Formovie THEATER
The Formovie THEATER is better than the XGIMI AURA, but it's close. Still, the contrast, color accuracy, and color gamut are better on the Formovie, leading to a more vibrant and punchier image overall.
Variants
- AURA (Black)
- THEATER (Black)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
7.0
7.5
Contrast
8.0
8.8
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
4.4
5.4
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
6.7
6.7
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
840 lm
1,065 lm
Color Light Output
820 lm
730 lm
Brightness Uniformity
88%
86%
Screen Brightness
80 cd/m²
114 cd/m²
Contrast
8.0
8.8
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
1,755 : 1
2,429 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
814 : 1
1,040 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
493 : 1
626 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
351 : 1
452 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
222 : 1
294 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
110 : 1
155 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
4.4
5.4
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
5.69
3.99
Color dE
6.28
5.35
Gamma
2.09
2.17
Color Temperature
7,355 K
7,379 K
Picture Mode
Custom
User
Color Temp Setting
Warm
Warm
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Middle
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
7.0
8.4
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
2.43
0.23
Color dE
4.55
3.61
Gamma
2.10
2.19
Color Temperature
6,415 K
6,494 K
White Balance Calibration
1 point
11 point
Color Calibration
No
Yes
Picture Mode
Custom
User
Color Gamut
7.7
8.1
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
98.17%
87.27%
Rec. 709 uv
93.45%
90.78%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
56.63%
84.88%
Rec. 2020 uv
67.82%
90.62%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Laser
Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
Spectral Power Distribution
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
0.23
0.23
Maximum Throw Ratio
0.23
0.23
Optics
Optical Zoom
No
Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
0.23
0.23
Maximum Throw Ratio
0.23
0.23
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
Portability
4.0
4.0
Dimension Picture
Height
5.7" (14.5 cm)
4.8" (12.3 cm)
Width
23.9" (60.7 cm)
21.7" (55.0 cm)
Depth
15.7" (40.0 cm)
13.8" (35.0 cm)
Weight
24.6 lbs (11.1 kg)
21.7 lbs (9.8 kg)
Noise
8.1
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
46.6dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
3 (3x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
2
2
Audio Out 3.5mm
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
100Mbps
Supported Resolutions
7.3
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag
2.4
4k @ 60Hz
68.7
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
64.7
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
61.1
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
67.1
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
61.1
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
Yes
Dolby Vision
Yes
HLG
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
Yes (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
3D
3D Support
No
Features
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
3
ARC/eARC
Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
USB Data Ports
2
2
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
Android
Android
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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