Xgimi has two new projectors for the US, its brightest 4K smart projector yet and a 3-in-1 unit that's also a ceiling light and a Bluetooth speaker. Both long throw projectors run Google TV.
Xgimi says its 4K Horizon Max can produce 3,100 ISO lumens from its “Dual Light 2.0” hybrid LED and laser light source. It is worth noting, however, that Xgimi has admitted to exaggerating brightness scores as much as 27 percent in the past, something it corrected only after facing a lawsuit from Epson.
Its brightness, along with the projector's reported contrast (2000:1), DTS audio support, and color accuracy earned the Horizon Max an upgraded IMAX certification. That means you can stream enhanced IMAX content from Disney Plus and other streaming platforms.
Otherwise, the Horizon Max, like other modern smart projectors, can automatically find the best spot on the wall to project your image, while also adding a new feature that remembers settings for specific walls. technology called Intelligent Screen Adaptation (v5.0) can remember game settings when pointing at one wall and switch to movie settings when pointing at the other wall.
The Aladdin is a new ceiling light projector from Xgimi based on old intellectual property it acquired after purchasing Japan's Popin. In fact, Xgimi's Aladdin seems to have the same specifications as Popin's current one. Aladdin 2 Plus which costs ¥129,800 (about $897). Plugs directly into the light socket already installed in the ceiling to produce a 1080P (1920 x 1080) image up to 100 inches. The integrated lamp can be controlled directly from the projector's remote or via the Xgimi app, but it is not compatible with Matter or any other smart home ecosystem. It generates 360-degree sound from built-in Harman Kardon speakers that can also be used when the projector lamp is off.
Both projectors make the jump from Android TV to Google TV, which has the advantage of allowing Netflix to work out of the box. Installing Netflix on Android TV-based smart projectors (which is most of them) usually requires downloading the popular app from some strange site due to Netflix's onerous certification process, something most people don't deal with. she feels comfortable.
Xgimi does not provide final pricing or exact release dates for any of the current projectors. It says the Horizon Max will cost less than $3,000 and is expected to ship in “late 2024,” while detailed specifications, pricing and availability of the Xgimi Aladdin “will be announced at a later date.”
