XGIMI Halo+ (New)
#12 in 1080p and underFull 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
3.7/5
A cheap native 1080p projector for small bedrooms and dorms, where its short throw lens helps. Its specs come only from the listing.
- 600 ANSIBrightness
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- Android TVStreaming
Check price at Amazon$79.99
Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Native 1080p and autofocus for about $80
- Short throw lens fills an 80 inch screen from about 4.5 feet
- Two-year warranty, long for a budget projector
Cons
- Brightness and specs rest on the listing alone
- No licensed Netflix
- Dim for a lit room
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | X3AQ |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Brightness | 600 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| Placement | |
| Throw | Short throw (0.8:1) |
| Largest image | 130 in |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | Android TV |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| Build | |
| Battery | None |
| Dimensions | 3.9 x 3.9 x 6.7 in |
| Weight | 1.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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