Hardware maker XGIMI unveiled its AURA 3 projector hardware designed for 4K video game playback at 120 Hz ahead of its planned launch on October 20. The company set this release date to introduce the display series to consumers worldwide.
Engineers built these ultra-short-throw devices to replace standard living room television sets by projecting images reaching up to 200 inches right next to the wall.
Lighting controls and hardware specifications in the Max edition
The flagship AURA 3 Max edition delivers 5,700 ISO lumens of brightness during operation. It maintains a native contrast ratio of 8,000:1.
A Dynamic Dual Iris mechanism uses two physical apertures inside the optical path to regulate light output across different displayed scenes.
The Dynamic Black Enhancement system boosts overall contrast by up to ten times alongside an RGB triple laser light source that covers 110% of the BT.2020 color space under the direct management of an integrated X-VISION processor unit that constantly calculates image luminance values. This optical assembly regulates color fidelity across the entire projected frame.
Interface ports and hardware features designed for gaming
Internal hardware pairs two dedicated DLP controllers to process display signals simultaneously, which enables variable refresh rate support, auto low latency mode, and Dolby Vision Gaming formatting.
XGIMI installed three HDMI ports on the rear chassis, offering two inputs that support 4K resolution at 120 Hz alongside a dedicated connector with enhanced audio return channel capabilities. These connections link modern video game consoles directly.
A Gigabit Ethernet port sits on the back panel for wired networking.
Input latency speeds and commercial competition in home theaters
The manufacturer clocked input latency at one millisecond when running content at 1080p resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate. The hardware achieves this responsiveness through specialized signal pathways.
XGIMI targets competitive video gamers.
Rival manufacturers such as AWOL Vision and JMGO market competing laser projectors with comparable hardware specifications for identical living room setups. Both companies develop similar high-end projection devices.
XGIMI enters this commercial contest to displace large-format television sets in living rooms.
Hardware variations between editions and throw distance metrics
A throw ratio of 0.163:1 allows the device to project a 120-inch diagonal image when placed 20.3 centimeters away from the wall. This design eliminates long cable runs across living rooms.
The Aura 3 Pro variant delivers lower specifications than the flagship model, reducing brightness to 4,100 ISO lumens and fixing native contrast at 7,000:1.
- Google TV operating system installed at the factory
- Compatibility with 3D playback including two bundled pairs of glasses
- An 80 W sound system engineered by Harman Kardon with Dolby Atmos
- Automated focus and keystone correction mechanisms
- A laser light module rated for 20,000 hours of operating life
Advance reservation fees and platform distribution timeline
XGIMI coordinated the initial distribution campaign for the projector series through the crowdfunding website Kickstarter. The company selected this platform to handle early consumer orders.
Buyers pay a 50-dollar reservation deposit to secure an early production unit.
XGIMI converts that 50-dollar payment into an equivalent discount during final customer checkout. The credit reduces the total retail bill.