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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Portability
    2. Projector Technology
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Brightness
    2. Contrast
    3. Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    4. Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
    5. Color Gamut
  6. Features
    1. Inputs & Connectivity
    2. Smart Features & Sound
    3. In The Box
  7. Comments

NexiGo Aurora Pro vs XGIMI AURA 2

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

NexiGo Aurora Pro
XGIMI AURA 2

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NexiGo Aurora Pro Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 Picture
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Variants

  • Aurora Pro (Black)
  • AURA 2 (Moonlight Sand)

Our Verdict

NexiGo Aurora Pro

XGIMI AURA 2

The XGIMI AURA 2 and NexiGo Aurora Pro are closely matched. While the XGIMI is a bit better overall, the NexiGo is an attractive alternative for those who prioritize image pop over accuracy; its pre-calibration accuracy is far worse than the XGIMI, but its contrast is noticeably better, and it has a far wider color gamut Still, the XGIMi is brighter, and has a fully functioning smart OS. In contrast, the NexiGo's smart OS is barebones, and the unit requires a smart dongle if you want to access any streaming apps.

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Aurora Pro
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Moonlight Sand
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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 

7.9
8.0

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

4.8
8.5

Contrast 
 

8.8
7.8

Color Gamut 
 

9.6
7.9

Brightness 
 

7.7
8.1

Full Comparison

Design

Portability 
 

4.0
4.5

Dimension Picture  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Dimension Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 Dimension Picture

Height  

5.3" (13.5 cm)
5.7" (14.4 cm)

Width  

21.5" (54.6 cm)
20.1" (51.0 cm)

Depth  

16.1" (41.0 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)

Weight 
 

22.5 lbs (10.2 kg)
17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)
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Projector Technology 
 

Style Picture  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Style Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
LED + Laser

Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

0.23
0.18

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

0.23
0.18
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

7.7
8.1

Brightness Measurement Picture  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Brightness Measurement Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,257 lm
1,732 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,190 lm
1,777 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

98%
90%

Screen Brightness 
 

122 cd/m²
166 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

8.8
7.8

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

2,517 : 1
791 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,128 : 1
765 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

668 : 1
541 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

472 : 1
381 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

296 : 1
229 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

147 : 1
119 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

4.8
8.5

Pre White Balance Picture  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Pre White Balance Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Pre Gamma Curve Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Pre Color Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

8.92
1.66

Color dE 
 

4.27
2.24

Gamma 
 

2.25
2.16

Color Temperature 
 

6,505 K
6,730 K

Picture Mode 
 

Cinema Pro
Custom

Color Temp Setting 
 

D65
Warm

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
2.2
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.9
8.6

Post White Balance Picture  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Post White Balance Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Post Gamma Curve Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Post Color Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

2.83
1.62

Color dE 
 

2.80
2.25

Gamma 
 

2.17
2.17

Color Temperature 
 

6,551 K
6,513 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

11 point
2 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

Cinema Pro
Custom
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Color Gamut 
 

9.6
7.9

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
XGIMI AURA 2 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

99.86%
94.26%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

99.72%
93.86%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
XGIMI AURA 2 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

92.21%
65.36%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

90.20%
78.43%
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Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

NexiGo Aurora Pro Inputs Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

3
3

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

USB Data Ports 
 

3
3
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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Android

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

NexiGo Aurora Pro In The Box Picture
XGIMI AURA 2 In The Box Picture
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Check Price

Black
Aurora Pro
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Moonlight Sand
AURA 2
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NexiGo Aurora Pro

XGIMI AURA 2

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