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 is the better projector overall, rated 4.4 to 3.7. The XGIMI Aura 2 leads on setup, gaming and value. The XGIMI Aura 2 costs $1,448.99 less ($1,549 vs $2,997.99).
Samsung The Premiere 7 LPU7D
A Samsung ultra short throw projector for buyers who want Tizen streaming and a 120 inch picture in a dim living room; brighter rivals cost about the same.
Amazon $2,997.99$2,997.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the XGIMI Aura 2 for setup (Autofocus, auto keystone vs Manual focus and keystone), gaming (20 ms input lag vs 53 ms input lag) and value ($0.67 per lumen vs $1.20 per lumen).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every ultra short throw projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | XGIMI Aura 2 | Samsung The Premiere 7 LPU7D |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 60 2,300 ISO 21118 lumens | 66 2,500 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 88 $0.67 per lumen | 53 $1.20 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 100 Tizen with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 100 Autofocus, auto keystone | 0 Manual focus and keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 20,000 hour hybrid laser | 100 20,000 hour laser |
| Gaming 10% | 71 20 ms input lag | 0 53 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| XGIMI Aura 2 | Samsung The Premiere 7 LPU7D | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 2,300 ISO 21118 | 2,500 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 2716 x 1528 |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 4K (pixel shift from 2716x1528) |
| Display | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | hybrid laser | laser |
| Light source life | 20,000 hours | 20,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Native contrast | - | 1,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 1,000,000:1 | 2,000,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) |
| Largest image | 150 in | 120 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | - |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | - |
| Auto screen fit | No | - |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | Tizen, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 20 ms | 53 ms |
| Top refresh rate | - | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 3 | 3 |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 60 W | 30 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 32 dB | 32 dB |
| Power | 180 W | 320 W |
| Dimensions | 20.1 x 10.6 x 5.7 in (W x D x H) | 20.9 x 14 x 5.2 in |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 20.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2024-08 |