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 XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K rates 4.1 among 4K ones. The XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K costs $700 less ($849 vs $1,549).
XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K
#14 in 4KFull 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
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 | XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 60 2,300 ISO 21118 lumens | 56 1,600 ISO lumens |
| Value 15% | 88 $0.67 per lumen | 86 $0.53 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 100 Google TV 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 | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) |
| Gaming 10% | 71 20 ms input lag | 100 1 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Independent measurements
XGIMI Aura 2
No independent test published yet.
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 |
Specifications
| XGIMI Aura 2 | XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 2,300 ISO 21118 | 1,600 ISO |
| 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 | - |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | 1,000,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) | Short throw (1:1) |
| Largest image | 150 in | 200 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | No | - |
| Optical zoom | None | 1.3x |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 20 ms | 1 ms |
| Top refresh rate | - | 120 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 3 | 2 |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 60 W | 7 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 32 dB | 28 dB |
| Power | 180 W | 120 W |
| Dimensions | 20.1 x 10.6 x 5.7 in (W x D x H) | 9.65 x 3.07 x 10.0 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 3.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2026-07-15 |