Make no mistake, we’re big fans of XGIMI’s line of home theater solutions at GStyle, last year I had the chance to review the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra and loved the design and usability to the point where I could see this being a replacement for a traditional TV. This year, XGIMI is amping things up further with the announcement of their latest product line refresh for home and portable projectors – the XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro, Elfin Flip, Aura 2, and HORIZON S Series.
MoGo 3 Pro Key Features
- 1080P Resolution
- 40-inch to 200-inch viewable projected display
- 450 Lumens brightness
- DLP technology
- HDR10 support
- Harmon/Kardon speakers
- GoogleTV OS with native Netflix support
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth, USB-C with PD 3.0 support, Micro HDMI with e-ARC support
- Ultra-portable design – weighs less than 3lbs. and smaller than your Stanley mug.
Elfin Flip Key Features
- 1080P full-HD resolution
- DLP with 25,000 hour expected lamp life
- 400 lumens brightness
- Rec.709 113% Color Gamut
- Built-in stand can flip to 150-degrees making it easy to carry and easy to store
- Two, 3-watt speakers with Certified Dolby Audio
- WebOS operating system with native Netflix support
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth, USB, full-sized HDMI
Aura 2 Key Features
- Ultra-short-throw projector with Dual Light 2.0 DLP technology
- Dolby Vision and Atmos certified
- Four, 15-watt Harmon/Karmon speakers
- 2300 lumens brightness
- AndroidTV 11.0
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, two HDMI ports (one HDMI e-ARC), three USB ports, LAN port
- Throw ratio: 0.177:1 with a minimum throw distance of 17.8cm for a 100-inch screen
- Low latency down to 20ms refresh rate for gaming/sports viewing
Horizon S Pro & Horizon S Max
- 4K max resolution with Dual Light 2.0 DLP technology
- 3D image projection – frame packing & side by side
- 20,000 hour projected lamp life
- HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, and IMAX Enhanced (Max only) formats supported
- 3000 lumens for Max, 1700 lumens for Pro
- Contrast ratio 1000000:1
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, one HDMI e-ARC, two USB ports
- Two 15-watt Harmon/Karmon speakers
- Motorized slide to hide lamp lens when not in use
XGIMI Home Theater Updates: Why We’re Excited
As I mentioned before, we’ve had the opportunity to test XGIMI’s projectors in the past and we’ve found them to be one of the best values out there for both home theaters and portable projectors. Today’s updates give us a glimpse into what XGIMI has been cooking up over the last year and we’re ready for an upgrade! The biggest updates here come in the entry-level options – the MoGo 3 Pro and Elfin Flip. Both not only have seriously competitive pricing, $449 and $399 respectively, but they also fix one of my biggest gripes with last year’s Horizon Ultra – Netflix is now natively supported.
On the higher end of the spectrum sits the Aura 2 and Horizon S Series models. Both promise to elevate your home theater experience with both brighter and longer-lasting lamps and software enhancements that make setting up a breeze – even if you don’t have bare walls or a screen. These make the cost of ownership a no-brainer as they offer something that large panel displays can’t – versatility.
Lastly, XGIMI is bringing GoogleTV to two other portable projectors – the MoGo 2 Plus and the new Halo+ (New). Naming conventions aside, these bring the benefits of the updated operating system changes in the MoGo 3 Pro and Elfin Flip to some of the older hardware to make the cost of entry even more accessible.
Wrapping Up – Availability and Pricing
I can’t stress enough how wild it is to be able to bring in high-end home theater quality in not only affordable but stylish packages. One of the biggest draws for me is the smart, user-friendly design found across the XGIMI product line and the latest line of home and portable projectors keeps things looking fresh and sleek. If you’re looking to upgrade your home theater setup or simply are looking to dip your toes into the world of projectors, these XGIMI are worth a second look. Links, availability, and pricing below:
- XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro – starting at $449, available now.
- XGIMI Halo+ (New) – $799, available now.
- XGIMI Elfin Flip – $399, available now.
- XGIMI Aura 2 – $2699, available now.
- XGIMI HORIZON S Pro – $1299, coming soon.
- XGIMI HORIZON S Max – $1899, coming soon.
