XGIMI Projectors

Brand Profile: Who is XGIMI?

XGIMI was founded in Chengdu in 2013 and is the world's number one in the consumer projector market by revenue in 2024, with a 9.4 percent market share. Since 2020, the manufacturer has delivered over seven million devices. XGIMI operates its European hub from Munich. Service communication and distribution are handled through the German office – a plus for DACH buyers. In 2014, the Z3, the manufacturer's first smart projector, was launched: picture, audio, and operating system in one device. In 2015, the audio partnership with Harman/Kardon followed. In 2021, the company went public on the STAR Market Shanghai. The HORIZON Ultra has been the first 4K home projector with official Dolby Vision certification since 2023. Five consecutive CES Innovation Awards and the EISA Award 2024 prove that the industry takes notice of the pace.

What sets XGIMI projectors apart

ISA – the auto setup that actually works. XGIMI's Intelligent Screen Adaptation bundles autofocus, automatic keystone correction, and obstacle avoidance. The current ISA 5.0 level with a motorized gimbal and 3D ToF sensors is in the premium lifestyle line around the HORIZON S Max. In practice, this means: set up the projector, plug it in, and the image aligns itself on the screen. We have compared this several times in the showroom – no other mainstream manufacturer delivers this setup speed out of the box.

Dual Light 2.0 – laser-LED hybrid. The hybrid light source of laser and LED is currently used in the HORIZON S series. The result is precise color fidelity across the entire DCI-P3 range – visibly more differentiated in skin tones than pure triple-laser solutions.

Harman/Kardon audio. From the MoGo 4 to the HORIZON 20 series, Harman/Kardon tunes the speakers. In combination with Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD, the onboard sound is sufficient in many living rooms without an external soundbar.

Google TV onboard – including Netflix. XGIMI is an officially Google TV certified manufacturer. Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, YouTube, and over 10,000 other apps run without an external stick.

Model Range Compass

• HORIZON 20 / 20 Pro / 20 Max – The premium throw-distance series for home cinema and large living room formats. Motorized lens shift, automatic image alignment, Google TV onboard, Harman/Kardon audio. Classic installation distance (couch or shelf position, no UST).
• TITAN – The current top model of the brand. Very bright, dual laser, quiet in operation. In the home cinema, the choice for very large screen areas, in the B2B context exciting for showroom, conference, and event stage.
• Aura 2 – The brand's ultra-short-throw laser TV. Stands directly in front of the wall on the TV stand and projects a 4K image from a few centimeters of 90 to 150 inches. Dual Light 2.0 (laser-LED), Dolby Vision, 60-watt Harman/Kardon sound, and fully automatic ISA setup. The TV replacement for everyone who does not want to place a projector in the room or on the ceiling.
• Horizon S Max – Lifestyle variant with stand-foot shape, Google TV, easy setup without bracket.
• Halo+ GTV – Battery projector in mini format. For garden, bedroom dual use, and mobile applications.
• MoGo 4 / MoGo 4 Laser – Portable lifestyle projector with Google TV and swivel stand. The MoGo 4 Laser brings a triple-laser light source into this format.
• Elfin Flip – Flat home projector with integrated folding stand – minimal footprint, classic standard throw distance.

Which XGIMI suits which application?

Living room (mixed light, family, streaming)

The XGIMI HORIZON 20 is the standard suggestion here. 4K resolution, motorized lens shift, Google TV with Netflix, Harman/Kardon. The image quality is sufficient for daylight portions at normal living room brightness, in the evening a rich home cinema impression is created. Who wants more reserve in a bright room goes directly one step higher to the HORIZON 20 Pro – stronger light output, same comfort.

Premium home cinema (darkened, large screen area)

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max and XGIMI TITAN are the home cinema top of the XGIMI portfolio. Both play 4K UHD with HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and IMAX Enhanced. The HORIZON 20 Max uses RGB triple-laser with Google TV onboard and motorized lens shift. The TITAN is the choice for very large screen widths (3 meters and more), runs with dual-laser on a 0.78"-DLP chip, and is remarkably quiet with a maximum of 28 dB(A).

A typical customer case from this spring: home cinema with 3.2 m screen width, darkenable room, but used in the afternoon with an open window, AV receiver available – recommendation TITAN. The central argument is the 0.78"-DLP chip. At 3 meters screen width, it creates a sharper, more even image than the 0.47"-chips of the HORIZON series – more usable pixel area means less digital scaling and a calmer image in large format. The 5,000 lumens additionally cover the daylight portion during afternoon operation.

TV replacement directly in front of the wall (Laser TV / Ultra-short throw)

The XGIMI Aura 2 is the ultra-short-throw option in the portfolio. It stands on the lowboard directly in front of the wall and throws a 4K image from a few centimeters of 90 to 150 inches – no projector on the ceiling, no cable across the room. Dual Light 2.0 as a laser-LED hybrid, 99% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, and a 60-watt Harman/Kardon system make it a full-fledged TV replacement. The ISA setup automatically aligns focus and image geometry; for the best result, the device stands centered and parallel to the wall, so that as little digital correction as possible is needed.

A note on setup: The necessary furniture depth grows with the screen diagonal – for 90 to 100 inches, a lowboard from around 45 cm depth is sufficient, for 150 inches plan up to 66 cm. And the CLR screen is the first choice for the Laser TV: A normal wall reflects ambient and ceiling light just as much as the projector light, washing out the image. The sawtooth micro-structure of the CLR screen absorbs the ceiling light falling from above and maintains the contrast, even in daylight.

4K gaming and high refresh rate

HORIZON 20 Pro and Max are the first points of contact here. Both offer a very low input lag at 1080p/240 Hz, VRR, and a dedicated Game Mode. In combination with Google TV, GeForce Now runs natively without an external device.

Outdoor, camping, bedroom

XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser and Halo+ GTV are the portable options with Google TV and Harman/Kardon speakers. The MoGo 4 Laser is the brighter variant with a triple-laser light source, the Halo+ GTV the LED pendant with an integrated battery for more intimate image sizes. Both stand without a bracket – swivel stand or bracket directly on the housing.

Living room with minimal footprint

The XGIMI Elfin Flip is the tip if a projector should disappear small and inconspicuous on a shelf – integrated folding stand, no additional tripod needed.

TITAN for business: Showroom, conference, event

The TITAN is a home cinema device – but its specifications hit the point where classic B2B projectors become more expensive. High light output and low noise level in combination are the basic requirement there. 5,000 ISO lumens reliably cover showrooms and medium conference rooms even with daylight portions. With a maximum of 28 dB(A), the TITAN does not disturb any presentation. Vertical and horizontal lens shift as well as a motorized optical zoom give installers leeway in ceiling mounting (upside down) and side setup. The integrated HDMI eARC and the RS232 control make the connection to existing AV systems uncomplicated. For most smaller showroom, training, and event stage scenarios, the TITAN is thus a serious alternative to classic installation DLPs of the same lumen class.

Comparison table: HORIZON 20 Pro / 20 Max / TITAN

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which XGIMI projector is the best?

There is no single best – it depends on the application. For the darkened home cinema with a large screen area, HORIZON 20 Max and TITAN are the top. For the mixed-lit living room, the HORIZON 20, mobile and for the garden the MoGo 4 Laser, as a TV replacement directly in front of the wall the Aura 2 Laser TV. The model compass above organizes all models by application scenario.

Are XGIMI projectors good?

XGIMI is the world's largest consumer projector manufacturer by revenue in 2024 and was awarded five consecutive CES Innovation Awards as well as the EISA Award 2024. The devices combine Google TV, sound tuned by Harman/Kardon, and the ISA auto setup from the factory – picture, sound, and operation come from one source. For home cinema, living room, and mobile use, they belong to the reference class in the smart projector segment.

Which XGIMI projectors have Harman/Kardon sound?

Almost all current XGIMI models come with a sound system tuned by Harman/Kardon – the audio partnership has existed since 2015. The HORIZON 20 series (HORIZON 20, 20 Pro, 20 Max) uses a 2×12-watt system, the Aura 2 Laser TV a powerful 60-watt system, and also the portable MoGo 4 Laser and Halo+ GTV have Harman/Kardon speakers on board. In combination with Dolby Digital Plus and DTS, the onboard sound is sufficient in many living rooms without an external soundbar.

Does XGIMI have native 4K?

XGIMI uses DLP chips with pixel-shift process in the 4K series – the result is 3,840×2,160 pixels on the screen. For the image quality in practice, it is relevant that text and film material arrive in 4K sharpness; this is the case with the HORIZON 20 models and the TITAN. Who is looking for a technically "native" 4K panel, ends up with Sony or JVC home cinema projectors in a significantly higher price class. More on this in our 4K projector guide.

Do I need an external media player for XGIMI?

With the current models with Google TV onboard – HORIZON 20 series, MoGo 4 series, Halo+ GTV, Elfin Flip, Horizon S Max – Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and YouTube are available without an additional stick. With the TITAN, a Google TV dongle is included, which is plugged into HDMI 2 – thus the app selection is identical.

Which XGIMI is suitable for outdoor and camping?

MoGo 4 Laser and Halo+ GTV are the portable models with Google TV and Harman/Kardon speakers. The MoGo 4 Laser is the brighter variant with triple-laser, the Halo+ GTV the LED pendant with integrated battery for off-grid use. Both stand without a bracket – swivel stand or bracket directly on the housing.

Does XGIMI have an ultra-short-throw projector or Laser TV?

Yes. The XGIMI Aura 2 is the brand's ultra-short-throw laser TV: It stands directly in front of the wall and projects a 4K image from a few centimeters of 90 to 150 inches. With Dual Light 2.0, Dolby Vision, 60-watt Harman/Kardon sound, and fully automatic ISA setup, it is designed as a TV replacement. For the best image effect – especially with daylight portions – a CLR screen is recommended.

Is the TITAN also suitable for the conference room?

Yes. With 5,000 ISO lumens, maximum 28 dB(A), and motorized lens shift, the TITAN fulfills the requirements of medium conference and showroom scenarios. Via RS232, it can be integrated into existing AV controls, eARC brings the sound cleanly to an AV receiver. However, for permanent 24/7 installations in the classic sense, it is not approved – for showroom, training, and event operation, it fits well.

What distinguishes HORIZON 20, 20 Pro, and 20 Max?

All three share the housing, Google TV onboard, Harman/Kardon audio, and motorized lens shift with automatic image alignment. The HORIZON 20 is the entry into the series, the 20 Pro delivers more light output (4,100 ISO lumens) and full gaming feature set, the 20 Max is with 5,700 ISO lumens and RGB triple-laser the brightest and most color-intense variant – the choice for large screen widths or daylight portions.

Which bracket fits XGIMI?

With all HORIZON and TITAN models, standard universal brackets with M6 thread work – see our projector brackets. For the TITAN, a bracket kit with four brackets is included. With MoGo, Halo+ and Elfin Flip, a bracket is usually not necessary, as swivel stand or folding stand are integrated.

Consultation skips the feature data sheet

XGIMI covers a very broad spectrum with nine models from the mobile MoGo 4 to the bright TITAN. Which device in your concrete room geometry, light situation, and usage at the end is the best choice, can be clarified faster in a ten-minute phone call than over ten data sheets. Write to us or call – we go through your situation together and recommend the model that really fits.