XGIMI AURA vs AURA 2

Tested using Methodology v0.11

Updated Dec 19, 2025 06:54 PM

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

XGIMI AURA

XGIMI AURA 2

The XGIMI AURA 2 is a noticeable improvement over the XGIMI AURA. The AURA 2 is brighter and is far more accurate than the AURA. It also has a more modern feature set, with Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced certification, Android TV 11, and Bluetooth 5.2, while the original AURA is limited to HDR10, Android TV 10, and Bluetooth 5.0. The AURA 2 also has full auto keystone technology and an autofocus, making it easier to move around than its predecessor.

Variants

AURA (Black)

AURA 2 (Moonlight Sand)

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Black

AURA

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

AURA

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

AURA

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

AURA

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

AURA

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

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Threshold

0.10

Movies

7.0

8.2

Brightness

6.7

8.2

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

4.4

8.5

Contrast

8.0

8.3

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Movies

7.0

8.2

Gaming

7.6

Brightness

8.2

Contrast

8.3

Picture Quality

Brightness

6.7

8.2

Brightness Measurement Picture

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XGIMI AURA 2 Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output

840 lm

1,544 lm

Color Light Output

820 lm

1,559 lm

Brightness Uniformity

88%

96%

Screen Brightness

80 cd/m²

178 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

8.0

8.3

APL Native Contrast

Preview Graph

0.1% APL Native Contrast

1,967 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

1,931 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

1,755 : 1

1,827 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

814 : 1

1,390 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

493 : 1

1,066 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

351 : 1

869 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

222 : 1

620 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

110 : 1

370 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

2,097 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

2,082 : 1

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Color Gamut

7.7

7.9

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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Rec. 709 xy

98.17%

94.26%

Rec. 709 uv

93.45%

93.86%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Rec. 2020 xy

56.63%

65.36%

Rec. 2020 uv

67.82%

78.43%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

4.4

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

5.69

1.66

Color dE

6.28

2.24

Gamma

2.09

2.16

Color Temperature

7,355 K

6,730 K

Picture Mode

Custom

Color Temp Setting

Warm

Gamma Setting

No Gamma Setting

2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

7.0

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

2.43

1.62

Color dE

4.55

2.25

Gamma

2.10

2.17

Color Temperature

6,415 K

6,513 K

White Balance Calibration

1 point

2 point

Color Calibration

Yes

Picture Mode

Custom

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

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Imaging Technology

DLP

Light Source

Laser

LED + Laser

Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

Spectral Power Distribution

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

0.23

0.18

Maximum Throw Ratio

0.23

0.18

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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

5.7" (14.5 cm)

5.7" (14.4 cm)

Width

23.9" (60.7 cm)

20.1" (51.0 cm)

Depth

15.7" (40.0 cm)

10.6" (27.0 cm)

Weight

24.6 lbs (11.1 kg)

17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)

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Noise

8.0

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

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 (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

7.1

4k @ 60Hz

19.7

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

144.5

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

19.8

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

144.6

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

19.8

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

HDR10+

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

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

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

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi

Yes

USB Data Ports

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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

AURA

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

AURA

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

AURA

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

AURA

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2

Black

AURA

Moonlight Sand

AURA 2