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 XIWBSY Google TV 2500 ANSI rates 3.4 among native 1080p ones. The XIWBSY Google TV 2500 ANSI costs $1,250.01 less ($298.99 vs $1,549).
XIWBSY Google TV 2500 ANSI
#47 in Native 1080pFull review
A Google TV projector with licensed Netflix and low claimed lag for streaming and casual gaming. Its 2500 ANSI claim is unverified.
Amazon $298.99$298.99
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 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 Aura 2 | XIWBSY Google TV 2500 ANSI |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 60 2,300 ISO 21118 lumens | 0 listed 2,500 lumens rating not credible |
| Value 15% | 88 $0.67 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% | 100 Autofocus, auto keystone | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| 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 | 95 10 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| XGIMI Aura 2 | XIWBSY Google TV 2500 ANSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 2,300 ISO 21118 | 2,500 ANSI (listed, not credible) |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 1080p |
| Display | DLP | - |
| Light source | hybrid laser | - |
| Light source life | 20,000 hours | - |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | - |
| Color gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | 1,000,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 150 in | - |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | - |
| Auto screen fit | No | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 20 ms | 10 ms |
| Top refresh rate | - | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 3 | - |
| eARC | Yes | - |
| Speakers | 60 W | 20 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 32 dB | 35 dB |
| Power | 180 W | - |
| Dimensions | 20.1 x 10.6 x 5.7 in (W x D x H) | 8.66 x 10.04 x 5.91 in |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 5.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2026-09 |