XGIMI Halo+ (New)
#20 in Native 1080pFull review
A battery powered portable for camping trips and movie nights anywhere in the house, with Google TV and automatic setup. Its picture needs a dark room.
Amazon $449$449
The XGIMI Halo+ (New) rates 3.8 among native 1080p projectors; the Optoma Photon GO rates 3.6 among ultra short throw ones. The XGIMI Halo+ (New) costs $450 less ($449 vs $899).
Optoma Photon GO
#10 in Ultra short throwFull review
A battery powered ultra short throw projector for people who want a big picture without placing a projector across the room, in a dark room or outdoors at night.
Amazon $899$899
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 (native 1080p and ultra short throw), 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 Halo+ (New) | Optoma Photon GO |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 49 700 ISO lumens | 0 650 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 42 $0.64 per lumen | 41 $1.38 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone | 100 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 25,000 hour LED | 100 20,000 hour RGB laser |
| Gaming 10% | 55 27 ms input lag | 55 27 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| XGIMI Halo+ (New) | Optoma Photon GO | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 700 ISO | 650 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Display | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | RGB laser |
| Light source life | 25,000 hours | 20,000 hours |
| HDR | - | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | - | 110% BT.2020 |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 2,500,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) |
| Largest image | 200 in | 100 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | - |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | - |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 27 ms | 27 ms |
| Top refresh rate | - | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| Speakers | 10 W | 20 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | 2.5 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Fan noise | - | 30 dB |
| Power | - | 85 W |
| Dimensions | 6.75 x 4.47 x 5.71 in | 9.92 x 6.18 x 2.56 in |
| Weight | 3.5 lb | 3.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | - |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2025-07 |