Xgimi’s new ultra-short throw projector keeps dust and dirt off its lens

Xgimi has announced an upgraded mentation of its ultra-short propulsion projector. The caller Aura 2 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor portion delivering much brightness, but the astir invited betterment is an automatic sliding screen connected apical that protects the projector’s lens and helps minimize particulate buildup.

Xgimi says the Aura 2 produces 2,300 ISO lumens of brightness from its “Dual Light 2.0” airy root that uses a operation of lasers and LEDs. That’s up from 1,800 ISO lumens for the archetypal Xgimi Aura, which should amended the Aura 2’s show erstwhile utilized successful rooms wherever ambient airy can’t beryllium wholly eliminated. Xgimi claims the Aura 2 tin task an representation betwixt 90 and 150 inches successful size (measured diagonally) depending connected however acold it’s positioned from a wall.

The Aura 2 is thinner and narrower, making it easier to integrate into a location theatre setup, and weighs conscionable shy of 20 pounds, which is astir 5 pounds lighter than the erstwhile model. Sound is delivered done 4 front-firing 15W Harman Kardon speakers, portion HDR enactment includes Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, and IMAX Enhanced formats.

Setting up the projector is streamlined done Xgimi’s automatic representation alignment tools, including detecting and fitting the projection to a surface mounted connected a partition oregon correcting the representation erstwhile projecting connected plain walls that aren’t wholly flat. When powered down, the Aura 2 besides has a motorized screen that slides implicit the apical of the projector to assistance minimize the magnitude of particulate and ungraded that collects connected the lens. That’s a communal symptom constituent with ultra-short propulsion projectors whose lenses typically constituent consecutive up.

The Xgimi Aura 2 is disposable present for $2,699, which is astir $200 much costly than the archetypal Aura outgo erstwhile it debuted successful 2021.

Alongside the Aura 2, Xgimi besides announced a caller mentation of its MoGo portable projectors with an wholly caller design. The 2.43-pound MoGo 3 Pro looks astir the aforesaid size arsenic a Stanley tumbler but incorporates an LED-based pivoting projector caput that tin make 1080p images with 450 ISO lumens of brightness.

It’s got streaming apps similar Netflix built successful done Google TV, but it tin besides beryllium utilized with a streaming dongle if you don’t caput dealing with an adapter, arsenic the projector lone has a micro HDMI port. You tin besides usage it arsenic conscionable a speaker, with an enactment euphony visualizer that projects “vibrant colors that creation with each note.”

A brace of 5W Harman Kardon speakers successful the basal should supply capable dependable for a tiny audience, but dissimilar astir portable projectors, the MoGo 3 Pro lacks a built-in battery. To marque it genuinely portable, it needs to beryllium paired with a portable charger. One isn’t included, but Xgimi has created an optional multipurpose accessory called the Powerbase basal featuring its ain rechargeable artillery that tin powerfulness the projector.

The Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro projector sells for $449, portion the Powerbase basal is $129, but the 2 are disposable successful a cheaper bundle for $499.