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XGIMI AURA
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra
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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
XGIMI AURA
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra
The XGIMI HORIZON Ultra is better than the XGIMI AURA. The Ultra is significantly brighter than the AURA and has superior image accuracy. The Ultra also has full auto keystone correction and autofocus, which the AURA lacks, so the Ultra is easier to set up correctly. However, due to its Ultra Short Throw lens, the AURA can project large images at much smaller distances. Otherwise, the Ultra is better.
Variants
- AURA (Black)
- HORIZON Ultra (Misty Gold)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
7.0
7.5
Brightness
6.7
8.4
Contrast
8.0
6.4
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
4.4
7.8
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
6.7
8.4
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
840 lm
1,821 lm
Color Light Output
820 lm
1,832 lm
Brightness Uniformity
88%
98%
Screen Brightness
80 cd/m²
205 cd/m²
Contrast
8.0
6.4
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
1,755 : 1
418 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
814 : 1
355 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
493 : 1
298 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
351 : 1
255 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
222 : 1
199 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
110 : 1
126 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
4.4
7.8
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
5.69
3.39
Color dE
6.28
2.00
Gamma
2.09
2.14
Color Temperature
7,355 K
6,172 K
Picture Mode
Custom
High Color Accuracy
Color Temp Setting
Warm
High Color Accuracy
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
2.2
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
7.0
7.8
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
2.43
3.39
Color dE
4.55
2.00
Gamma
2.10
2.14
Color Temperature
6,415 K
6,172 K
White Balance Calibration
1 point
2 point
Color Calibration
No
Yes
Picture Mode
Custom
High Color Accuracy
Color Gamut
7.7
7.7
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
98.17%
93.93%
Rec. 709 uv
93.45%
93.00%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
56.63%
68.56%
Rec. 2020 uv
67.82%
70.96%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
Laser
LED + Laser
Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
Spectral Power Distribution
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
0.23
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
0.23
1.50
Optics
Optical Zoom
Motorized
Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
0.23
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
0.23
1.50
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
Portability
4.0
5.5
Dimension Picture
Height
5.7" (14.5 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)
Width
23.9" (60.7 cm)
8.8" (22.4 cm)
Depth
15.7" (40.0 cm)
10.4" (26.5 cm)
Weight
24.6 lbs (11.1 kg)
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
Noise
8.2
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
45.9dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2 (2x 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 (Forced)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag
6.1
4k @ 60Hz
25.4
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
156.7
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
26.0
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
156.4
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
26.0
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
No
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
No
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
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
Yes
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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AURA
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