PANSEBA PA01 Google TV vs XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K: Which to Buy

The XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K rates 4.1 among 4K projectors; the PANSEBA PA01 Google TV rates 3.3 among native 1080p ones. The PANSEBA PA01 Google TV costs $649.01 less ($199.99 vs $849).

PANSEBA PA01 Google TV vs XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K

XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K

#18 in 4K4.1Full review

A compact 4K laser projector for bedrooms and small rooms that need to move it around, with Google TV and real optical zoom.

Amazon $849

$849

PANSEBA PA01 Google TV

#67 in Native 1080p3.3Full review

A Google TV projector with a native 1080p panel and a long warranty for a budget living room. Its brightness claim is unverified.

Amazon $199.99

$199.99

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 (4K and native 1080p), 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 Elfin Flip 4K	PANSEBA PA01 Google TV
Overall rating	4.1/5	3.3/5
Brightness 25%	56 1,600 ISO lumens	0 listed 1,500 lumens rating not credible
Value 15%	86 $0.53 per lumen	50 no rated brightness (neutral score used)
Resolution 10%	100 4K (pixel shift)	100 1920 x 1080 native
Streaming 15%	100 Google TV with licensed Netflix	100 Google TV with licensed Netflix
Setup 10%	80 Autofocus, auto keystone, 1.3x zoom	30 Auto keystone
Light life 10%	50 light source life not published (neutral score used)	50 light source life not published (neutral score used)
Gaming 10%	100 1 ms input lag	50 input lag not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 5%	0 1-year warranty	100 3-year warranty

Independent measurements

XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K

Tested by	Brightness	Input lag	Contrast	Conditions
Laurent Willen	1,061 lm	-	-	1,061 lumens in Vivid at laser level 10; 823 to 871 in Movie, Standard, Game and Sports