XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser 1,600 Lumens Full HD Laser Projector for the Living Room and On the Go

XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser – compact laser home cinema with Google TV

The XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser delivers 1,600 ISO lumens in Full HD and is aimed at anyone who wants a home cinema without a fixed installation. Its RGB triple laser ensures vivid, natural colours, and Google TV brings the streaming apps built in. With its folding gimbal stand, it is ready for use in no time.

Key benefits at a glance

• Flat, compact flip housing with integrated gimbal stand, just 1.38 kg, ready to go in no time
• RGB triple laser with 110% BT.2020: rich colour gamut for vivid images
• 1,600 ISO lumens for a clear picture with ambient light and in darkened rooms
• Google TV built in: Netflix and Prime Video are pre-installed
• Harman/Kardon speaker (7 W) for instant sound without an additional device
• Autofocus and automatic keystone correction (ISA) for fast image setup

Is the XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser the right choice?

• Yes, if you are looking for a compact Full HD laser home cinema with vivid colours and integrated smart TV that you can take anywhere with ease – outdoors, on holiday or to friends.
• Not ideal, if you need 4K resolution or fast 120 Hz gaming; in that case, our 4K projectors and gaming projectors are the way to go.
• Not suitable, if the picture is to run permanently in full daylight; brighter daylight projectors are made for that.

Tip for mobile setups: a portable screen quickly provides a suitable projection surface on the go.

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Applications: what the XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser is suited for

Home cinema in the evening

In a darkened room, the Elfin Flip Laser plays to its strengths: 10,000:1 contrast and Full HD deliver a cinema-like picture of up to 120 inches. The laser light source reaches full brightness instantly, and HDR10 and HLG content benefit from the wide colour gamut. So films benefit from high contrast and vivid colours – without any warm-up time.

Flexible throughout your home – or on the go

At 1.38 kg, with compact dimensions and a folding gimbal stand with handle, the projector can be set up quickly anywhere in your home, and thanks to its small size it also fits in a bag for the garden, holidays or a film night with friends. Google TV provides the streaming apps directly on the projector, and the camera aligns the image automatically. Connect headphones via Bluetooth for a late series night without disturbing anyone.

Gaming with the XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser – what can it do?

With 20 ms input lag at 60 Hz, the Elfin Flip Laser is a very good choice for action titles, shooters and racing games on a PS5 or Xbox Series X. Laser DLP technology displays motion cleanly and sharply. If you play competitively at 120 Hz, the XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K with 1 ms plus VRR and ALLM is the faster gaming setup.

Picture quality

The Elfin Flip Laser projects via a 0.23-inch DMD chip using DLP technology at a resolution of 1,920 × 1,080 pixels.

As an RGB triple laser, it generates the three primary colours with separate laser sources and covers 110% of the BT.2020 and 203% of the Rec.709 colour space – red, green and blue look rich and nuanced. The dynamic contrast of 10,000:1 ensures clear gradations between bright and dark parts of the image.

HDR10 and HLG are supported: films with extended contrast range and live TV broadcasts reach the screen with the right tonal adjustment. Frame interpolation (MEMC) keeps fast pans in sport and action smooth.

Connections

Connections at a glance:

HDMI (eARC) 1×

For a console, Blu-ray player or external source. Via eARC, the projector transmits audio, including high-quality audio formats, to compatible soundbars or AV receivers.

USB Type A 1× (USB 2.0)

For playing local media from a USB stick directly on the projector.

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

Integrated Wi-Fi (WiFi 5) for streaming, Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless headphones or speakers.

Light source and operation

The laser light source needs no lamp replacement and is designed for the roughly 20,000 to 30,000 operating hours typical of this class – more than 18 years at three hours of home cinema a day. At 28 dB(A), the projector remains pleasantly quiet in operation and is only audible in very quiet passages.

The Elfin Flip Laser is low-maintenance in everyday use and quiet enough for the living room – there are no running costs for replacement lamps.

Smart features & streaming

Google TV runs directly on the projector: Netflix and Prime Video are pre-installed, and further apps can be added from the Google Play Store. With Chromecast built-in, you can send content from your smartphone to the screen without installing an app. For many setups, this replaces an external streaming player.

Setup, projection & in the box

With a fixed TR of 1.2:1, the Elfin Flip Laser projects image sizes from 40 to 200 inches; for the best picture quality in a darkened room, a smaller screen size is recommended. ISA autofocus and camera-based image alignment align the image largely automatically. Position the setup surface centrally to the screen, and the image is usually right without readjustment. The tripod thread and folding gimbal stand allow free positioning; for permanent ceiling mounting, a mount with a suitable tripod adapter is ideal.

The projector measures 245 × 75 × 254 mm and weighs 1.38 kg.

In the box:

• XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser
• Power adapter / power cable
• Bluetooth remote control with backlight
• 2× AAA batteries
• User manual and warranty card

XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser vs. Elfin Flip 4K vs. Acer HL6512i – which laser projector suits you?

If you want 4K resolution and fast 120 Hz gaming, go for the Elfin Flip 4K; if you are looking for the most compact smart Full HD solution with RGB triple laser colours and Google TV, stick with the Elfin Flip Laser; if, on the other hand, you need maximum light output (4,000 ANSI lumens) and 240 Hz gaming for brighter rooms and can do without a smart operating system and compact size, the Acer HL6512i is the better option.

You will find both models of the Elfin Flip series and other devices in the XGIMI overview.

Have you thought of everything?

• Screen: For a fixed location, a manual pull-down screenis ideal; for on the go, a portable screen – both are ready to use in no time.
• Mount: A projector stand uses the tripod thread directly; for permanent mounting, there are suitable ceiling mounts.
• HDMI cable: An HDMI cable is not included. For Full HD, a High Speed HDMI cable is sufficient, even over longer distances. An active or optical HDMI cable is only worthwhile from around 15 m. You will find cables in our HDMI cable range.
• Sound: The integrated Harman/Kardon speaker provides sound right from the start, with no additional device; for room-filling sound, a soundbar is a good addition.

Frequently asked questions about the XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser

Can I stream content from my smartphone?
Yes – via Google TV and Chromecast built-in, you can cast from compatible apps directly to the screen. Check compatibility with your smartphone beforehand (Android, and iPhone via Chromecast-enabled apps).

Are 1,600 lumens enough in a bright living room?
For a high-contrast picture, the room should be darkened – curtains or blinds are usually sufficient. On a matte white screen , the picture looks much better than on a light-coloured wall.

Do I have to replace a lamp with the laser?
No, there is no lamp replacement. The roughly 20,000 to 30,000 operating hours typical of this laser class correspond to more than 18 years at three hours of use a day.

Is the extra cost of the Elfin Flip 4K worth it?
If 4K resolution and 120 Hz gaming are important to you, yes – the Elfin Flip 4K offers noticeably more. Thanks to its zoom lens (optical zoom), it is also more flexible in terms of setup distance: you can project the same image from different distances to the wall, whereas the Laser requires a fixed distance.

Conclusion

The XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser combines a compact Full HD laser with an RGB triple laser colour gamut (110% BT.2020), Google TV and Harman/Kardon sound in a flip housing weighing just 1.38 kg. For anyone looking for a compact Full HD home cinema without a fixed installation, it is the right choice – at home and on the go. A screen and the right HDMI cable complete the setup. Our home cinema projector experts will be happy to advise you on how everything works together: get in touch now.