XGIMI Aura 2
A stylish ultra short throw projector for living rooms that want Netflix and Dolby Vision without extra boxes and easy setup.
Amazon $1,549$1,549
The XGIMI Aura 2 rates 4.4 among ultra short throw projectors; the Hisense C3 rates 4.4 among 4K ones. The XGIMI Aura 2 costs $450.99 less ($1,549 vs $1,999.99).
Hisense C3
#7 in 4KFull review
A bright, self-setting lifestyle projector for buyers who want to move a big picture between rooms or onto the ceiling, with streaming built in.
Amazon $1,999.99$1,999.99
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (ultra short throw and 4K), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | XGIMI Aura 2 | Hisense C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 60 2,300 ISO 21118 lumens | 77 2,500 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 88 $0.67 per lumen | 71 $0.80 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 100 VIDAA with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 100 Autofocus, auto keystone | 80 Autofocus, auto keystone, 1.3x zoom |
| Light life 10% | 100 20,000 hour hybrid laser | 100 25,000 hour RGB laser |
| Gaming 10% | 71 20 ms input lag | 71 20 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| XGIMI Aura 2 | Hisense C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 2,300 ISO 21118 | 2,500 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | hybrid laser | RGB laser |
| Light source life | 20,000 hours | 25,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 110% BT.2020 |
| Native contrast | - | 2,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 1,000,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) | Standard throw (1:1) |
| Largest image | 150 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | No | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | 1.3x |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | VIDAA, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 20 ms | 20 ms |
| Top refresh rate | - | 240 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 3 | 2 |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 60 W | 20 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 32 dB | 26 dB |
| Power | 180 W | 180 W |
| Dimensions | 20.1 x 10.6 x 5.7 in (W x D x H) | 246 x 246 x 252 mm (9.7 x 9.7 x 9.9 in) |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 13.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2026-02 |