I wish I’d watched your review before I spent a few days trying to “fix” the 3D issues. Is this something that could be resolved with a software update down the line (as the 3D itself was an update after release) or should I just, regretfully, give up on the 3D? You are the Buster Keaton of the tech review world. Keep up the good work.
Great & honest review as always Vincent. I’ve leapt (maybe before looking properly) and ordered the new vava chroma UST Projector. I am now wondering if I should have waited and just gone with this Xgimi? I’m coming from a Sony VPLHW40es which is great for movies and gaming but is only 1080p. Any advice on better choices would be amazing. Thanks
I really really hope you will review the acer predator gaming projectors that are coming really soon first projectors with VRR i literally cant wait for them
Dont buy this fancy projector...it is a bad Chinese design..i bought for the features which is never to be use in the first place, thing of it do we keep moving our TV every day or similarly do we move projector everyday. Once fixed a projector does not need any fiddling with its setting. So all that extra mechanics is just increasing entropy of the system. MINE BROKE DOWN IN JUST ONE YEAR.
I thought this is just a few hundred $ until seen it on Amazon for over $2.5K AUD. That’s insane! Laser TV over this in most situations or OLED is even cheaper.
The major problem I have with this project is the default angle. If I set it 1 meter off the ground it projects very high and I have to prop up the back and tilt it down so it isn't projecting on the ceiling. Is anyone else having this issue?
Yes me too... I set it on a shelf behind my bed and it is projecting half on the wall and half on the ceiling... I have to tilt it down and the image ain't square anymore (which I can adjust but there is still the light halo and it bugs me).
Very nice! But my guess is that this is very useful in specific jobs / situations . For me I wouldn't pay for it it would just be sweet to be in year 2040 where all projectors have it just like cameras
@@dshawnspjute6305 I can see that. It seems like a good projector at s decent price to me. Obviously with the limitations mentioned in the video. But if the self focusing technology adds a lot to the price then I just meant i wouldn't pay for it. It would take 5 minutes to do manually once and save $500. I would have to be VERYY rich to pay a lot to save 5 minutes one time. Unless you are a business or have a project /,use where you move between rooms /locations all the time then this would be ultra awesome
@@BartekJuszczak true, hopefully there will be a good black Friday deal. I'm torn between this or just spending more to get an ultrashort throw projector
Sounds amazing, what was the noise level of the fans like? That was my biggest criticism of my Epson EH-TW5200 that I used for a few years as my main TV.
If Better Call Saul/Jimmy taught me anything….it’s that you don’t wear stripes when being recorded by video….as he states….”it causes moire patterns.” Kinda funny I always see these moire patterns on your striped shirt. You should hire Jimmy McGill to be your production manager. 😅 He’d be up in arms over this!
Terrible review as you failed to mention that this projector does not have a bulb replacement and is a useless paperweight after the 1 year warranty expires. Official response from XGIMI when I asked about replacing my bulb. "Hey, this is Georgina from XGIMI tech support department, it will be a pleasure to assist you today regarding your concern. We do not sell nor suggest changing the bulb on a XGIMI projector. We can gladly check if your device is still within our 1-year warranty and provide a replacement if applicable."
Does it have horizontal and vertical lens shift? Will it be enough to place it one meter to the left of the centre? On the other hand, is the keystone true that it decreases the image quality? Thank you
Hi there! Big fun of your channel and stile, used your settings for my lg cx. Can you please review the Nebula Cosmos 4k? I pre-ordered it, but now i have some doubts, maybe xgimi will be a better option. Especially interesting in deep settings of image: how to set them up correctly on this type of projector. Thank you!
I've got mine connected to a Sony STR-DN1080 and struggling to get Atmos over HDMI ARC, anyone else tried this? I'm using some downloaded test files I found on the internet and the Amazon video app. Just to be clear this is via apps on the protector itself.
This projector does not change to 24p mode from the source? its locked always in 60? Some more basic projectors can detect and adjust the refresh rate for movies viewing.
The internal audio is horrible. Even a small Bose mini speaker was miles away better. The screen auto calibration is really good though. I would recommend to have the space or distance exactly for the size of the screen or you will get a light halo around the screen and not use all the 4k resolution because zoom is all digital.
Its around 150 US the MSRP of an TI 0.47" DMD that are native FHD and getting XPR 4x to reach 4K..the 0.33" DMD TI is around 87 USD its 2x XPR to reach FHD the DLP 0.66" is around 500 USD in MSRP from TI.. all in sub 100 quantaties. TI does have a native DLP 4K chip DMD, but oly pro cinema valid, not average joe purchaseable. the highest as I recall is 2500x1600.. Its a shame XGIMI does this lumens race, and pollutes their picture just to front high ANSI numbers... that green pollution on soem of their projectors is almost tragicomic how extreme is it.(unuseable) and Vincent is right, its more like cut these claims in half or with 1/3, before it looks good.
how does input lag ans hertz vary when it is not placed in that one perfect sport in the middle of the room that is dictated by the screen and hence I need some adjustment.. does that automatically mean I need keystone and hence mess up the input lag?
Hey Vincent! Now that Dolby Vision is available for the public on Xbox Series X|S, could you do a video on best DV settings for the LG OLEDs? Anyway, keep up the good work. Your knowledge is a treasure trove!
What would be the best screen for a dark room? I have looked at the fresnel screens, white screens and other gray screens but I have no clue which is better. (in a dark room)
Thanks for having that motion segment in all reviews, super helpful! Looks like this is a hard pass for me, even worse 24p performance than modern TVs and they are quite bad already.
Been using it for about 6 weeks now (with a couple weeks in my Moms basement to show her why she needs to get a projector) and in many ways I’m more impressed by this than the LSP9T, v7050i, and L9G I’ve had over the past two months. We have it mounted above our bed with a roll up 70” screen at the end of our bed and we love it!
I know it's a lot of info for a RUclips comment but would you mind giving a brief comparison between this and the three models you mentioned? Heavily weighing my options between the four of them. Thanks!
@@nSpiraliArchitectb So much “use case” and personal preference plays into it, which is why for example I like these types of reviews, as they are more about the “data” and if you know how what is talked about effects you, then you can sort of get a good idea and what you would think of using them yourself. With that said, the XGIMI doesn’t really fit in as well with the USTs I mentioned due to it not being a UST and also, it’s a more consumer projector and is market differently. The XGIMI is fantastic for a portable projector…we used it in our 145” outdoor screen for example and it’s wonderful for that, but does need it to be pretty dark. For the $1550 that it goes on sale for, it’s a fantastic option, but not for a dedicated theater room. There where I tested the L9G, v7050i, and LSP9T and I like them in that order. The LSP9T had too much laser speckle, too strong of a red laser for calibration and too much CA (probably because of that more extreme angle that image is projected.). The v7050i image is really nice and “cinematic” out of the box. I wished it were a little brighter and that the hardware and software was a little less “clunky.” The L9G I’ve had for a few weeks now and it basically is a refined LSP9T IMO, even with the smaller chip. I totally understand the compromises with USTs, so I had to pick the one that I thought was the best right now…I can’t fit a normal projector in my room or else’s I’d have a NZ8 on order. I was one of the first to back the Vava Chroma too, so I’ll see how that is, but that will be in my living room in my studio, so I’m not as concerned about that as the others that were tested in my dedicated theater room. L9G is MY recommendation, with the Horizon Pro and a fun little addition to a family to be used in all sorts of areas…it’s really great for an all-in-one.
@@DustinFrancis Thanks for this. I'm curious how you'll get on with the Vava when it arrives; such an interesting projector, but I can't bring myself to plunk that kind of money down sight unseen.
@@nSpiraliArchitectb I just cancelled my order today actually. I’m just going to put my 77” C9 in my studio which is where I was going to put the Vava. Still loving my Hisense and XGIMI though!
I'm concerned about its performance when running 1080p content because if I buy it I won't be running 4k the whole time. So if you could tell me how good is it with 1080p content that would be very helpful 🌹😊
I hear many good things with this projector but after this i don't know if this or benQ th685. Hopefully i will get one by black Friday but witch one 😒
Would you recommend this over an Optomo UHD51? The UHD51 is an old 4K projector now but is cheaper than this (I remember reviews saying the UHD51 made 3D 'cool again') It would be interesting to compare an old UHD51 against similarly priced projectors of today....especially as the UHD51 can be got for around £1100
@Nexus Hexus: Our settings are specific to our screen and environment, which may make the picture worse for other users... that's why they are blurred.
Input lag is quite low in game mode, but it doesn't offer to adjust color/brightness settings, while sharpness (or whatever it is) is too high. It really lacks adjustable picture settings in game mode.
When consumer projectors will start to do global shutter, it may be worthwhile, but right now they are just more expensive TV's with worse motion resolution.
Any ideas how to make room switching less annoying due to the fat powersupply-adapter? I switch rooms a lot to firm wall mounts and I wish I could firmly install/mount cables/power supply as well.. However I cant find separate power bricks to buy? Or what do I have to look for? Any 220 watt bricks?
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great ! ive been waiting to see a video from you about this projector . its been getting a lot of praise lately
I still run my CRT projector. Perfect motion, perfect colour, perfect black.
Nice. I remember the legendary Sony G90 CRT projector. Runco also made incredible CRT projectors. Zenith offered some, too.
In perfect interlaced 480.
@1:16 I knew it wasn't a euphemism because there was no chime sound effect. This isn't my first HDTVTest rodeo! 😉
Where are u Settings, Can u Upload this too
Thank you for reviewing. I bought this one. Wanted to have good review for my device. I am very happy with it.
That battery ejection lolol... what the hell?
Hahah last week the battery fall on my cat
I wish I’d watched your review before I spent a few days trying to “fix” the 3D issues. Is this something that could be resolved with a software update down the line (as the 3D itself was an update after release) or should I just, regretfully, give up on the 3D? You are the Buster Keaton of the tech review world. Keep up the good work.
So it is Not Good for 3d Movies?
Great & honest review as always Vincent. I’ve leapt (maybe before looking properly) and ordered the new vava chroma UST Projector. I am now wondering if I should have waited and just gone with this Xgimi? I’m coming from a Sony VPLHW40es which is great for movies and gaming but is only 1080p. Any advice on better choices would be amazing. Thanks
Highly informative video. Thank you.
I really really hope you will review the acer predator gaming projectors that are coming really soon
first projectors with VRR i literally cant wait for them
Would love to see you review the new 4K BenQ x3000i. 🤙
Could you share all of your picture settings ?
I've been threw 6 projectors this is currently my 2 Nd favrioute and fav of the smart projector space
And what is the first one ?
Please provide the calibrated Settings under "Custom" Mode. After 2 years this should be fine ;-)
Dont buy this fancy projector...it is a bad Chinese design..i bought for the features which is never to be use in the first place, thing of it do we keep moving our TV every day or similarly do we move projector everyday. Once fixed a projector does not need any fiddling with its setting. So all that extra mechanics is just increasing entropy of the system. MINE BROKE DOWN IN JUST ONE YEAR.
I see the Xgimi RS Pro2 4K is available on Amazon, definitely the best looking projector out there. Any chance you could review it?
Been loving mine so far. 1600 well spent
Is the HDR really look blow out?
@@haiderraza7475 not that I can see.
I hate mine! It’s awful
I thought this is just a few hundred $ until seen it on Amazon for over $2.5K AUD.
That’s insane! Laser TV over this in most situations or OLED is even cheaper.
Interesting with a projector review but it was clearly nothing for me.
The major problem I have with this project is the default angle. If I set it 1 meter off the ground it projects very high and I have to prop up the back and tilt it down so it isn't projecting on the ceiling. Is anyone else having this issue?
Nope
Yes me too... I set it on a shelf behind my bed and it is projecting half on the wall and half on the ceiling... I have to tilt it down and the image ain't square anymore (which I can adjust but there is still the light halo and it bugs me).
Best review on this projector Ive ever seen with technical details
9:03 what do you say here? "there would be unfeatable h inhancement"? or what? I don't get what you mean
There is light trail above and below the curtain. how do you adjust it.. the image is on the screen 16-9 but there is light at the top and bottom
Excluding the charger could make sense if they marked down the price correspondingly and made it optional. But that would be difficult to make sure...
hello what is beter w2700i benq or xgimi pro? may be another one same price under 2000
Wonder what is your best setting for the xgimi Elfin?
And does the 34ms input lag still work with auto keystone and auto-focusing?
Gotta wonder when if ever we get a budget native 4k lcd projector to compete with TI.
Very nice! But my guess is that this is very useful in specific jobs / situations . For me I wouldn't pay for it it would just be sweet to be in year 2040 where all projectors have it just like cameras
This projector isn't aimed at businesses its aimed at home theater lovers looking for a really big beautiful screen to upgrade movie nights
@@dshawnspjute6305 I can see that. It seems like a good projector at s decent price to me. Obviously with the limitations mentioned in the video.
But if the self focusing technology adds a lot to the price then I just meant i wouldn't pay for it. It would take 5 minutes to do manually once and save $500. I would have to be VERYY rich to pay a lot to save 5 minutes one time.
Unless you are a business or have a project /,use where you move between rooms /locations all the time then this would be ultra awesome
@@BartekJuszczak true, hopefully there will be a good black Friday deal. I'm torn between this or just spending more to get an ultrashort throw projector
Sounds amazing, what was the noise level of the fans like? That was my biggest criticism of my Epson EH-TW5200 that I used for a few years as my main TV.
Depends on brightness mode - on standard no fan noise - bright there is discernible fan noise.
If Better Call Saul/Jimmy taught me anything….it’s that you don’t wear stripes when being recorded by video….as he states….”it causes moire patterns.” Kinda funny I always see these moire patterns on your striped shirt. You should hire Jimmy McGill to be your production manager. 😅 He’d be up in arms over this!
Also a good choice if you have been in trouble with the police.
@@Lasse3 Lol for sure! 😅
Terrible review as you failed to mention that this projector does not have a bulb replacement and is a useless paperweight after the 1 year warranty expires. Official response from XGIMI when I asked about replacing my bulb. "Hey, this is Georgina from XGIMI tech support department, it will be a pleasure to assist you today regarding your concern. We do not sell nor suggest changing the bulb on a XGIMI projector. We can gladly check if your device is still within our 1-year warranty and provide a replacement if applicable."
You can't change bulb because this projector doesn't have it.
It's a led source wit 30.000 hours of use. Why would you replace that haha 😉
Is there a projector in this category and price that you recommend over the Horizon Pro?
Will you be reviewing the XGIMI Aura?
Could anyone share their settings to get the best picture possible on the Horizon Pro?
Does it have horizontal and vertical lens shift? Will it be enough to place it one meter to the left of the centre? On the other hand, is the keystone true that it decreases the image quality? Thank you
XGIMI 4K Horizon Pro supports 3D? people sais that is possible with an update. Someone who did test it?
Hi HDTV Test,
So Which are the Best Picture Settings With an ALR Screen?? Thx and Greetings.
My only concern really is the cooling fan, hoW's the temperature management in this projector?
What's the maximum screen size (0.8 gain) would you recommend to get the best image without compromising on the quality and detail?
Do a test on the lg 27 gp950-b
Hi there! Big fun of your channel and stile, used your settings for my lg cx. Can you please review the Nebula Cosmos 4k? I pre-ordered it, but now i have some doubts, maybe xgimi will be a better option. Especially interesting in deep settings of image: how to set them up correctly on this type of projector. Thank you!
Informative video. What better option would you suggest for home cinema use under 1500$. Portability/lightweight is preferable
I've got mine connected to a Sony STR-DN1080 and struggling to get Atmos over HDMI ARC, anyone else tried this?
I'm using some downloaded test files I found on the internet and the Amazon video app.
Just to be clear this is via apps on the protector itself.
This projector does not change to 24p mode from the source? its locked always in 60? Some more basic projectors can detect and adjust the refresh rate for movies viewing.
So which is the best quality UST laser projector under $3500 ???
The internal audio is horrible. Even a small Bose mini speaker was miles away better. The screen auto calibration is really good though. I would recommend to have the space or distance exactly for the size of the screen or you will get a light halo around the screen and not use all the 4k resolution because zoom is all digital.
Thanks for the video
I'm planning on upgrading my Epson tw7400 to this one or the BenQ x3000 which one has the best projector?
Its around 150 US the MSRP of an TI 0.47" DMD that are native FHD and getting XPR 4x to reach 4K..the 0.33" DMD TI is around 87 USD its 2x XPR to reach FHD
the DLP 0.66" is around 500 USD in MSRP from TI.. all in sub 100 quantaties.
TI does have a native DLP 4K chip DMD, but oly pro cinema valid, not average joe purchaseable.
the highest as I recall is 2500x1600..
Its a shame XGIMI does this lumens race, and pollutes their picture just to front high ANSI numbers... that green pollution on soem of their projectors is almost tragicomic how extreme is it.(unuseable) and Vincent is right, its more like cut these claims in half or with 1/3, before it looks good.
Can Mr Vincent please tell us when you'r VAVA CHROMA review is coming?? Also keep up the good work!!
I would love to understand more why if this is not a real Native 4k projector why is it being marketed like it is? isn't that false advertisiment?
how does input lag ans hertz vary when it is not placed in that one perfect sport in the middle of the room that is dictated by the screen and hence I need some adjustment.. does that automatically mean I need keystone and hence mess up the input lag?
Is it native 4K or again faux 4K for average users?
No difference unless your sensitive to rainbow effect
How to change the bulb? Please make video its the only reason why I haven't brought one yet
Do a video on streaming services quality comparison on G1 OLED and comparing lg's inbedded apps vs external (apple tv vs xbox series x etc.)
im stuck , my projector always projects on the ceiling , any help ?
Hey Vincent! Now that Dolby Vision is available for the public on Xbox Series X|S, could you do a video on best DV settings for the LG OLEDs?
Anyway, keep up the good work. Your knowledge is a treasure trove!
I live on a fucking narrowboat ok! how small can the screen be!!
Wait. 3D as in 3D glasses we have in the cinema currently?
There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who like the biggest picture possible.
fondling knobs :D
Does the XGIMI Horizon Pro Support a 150 inch 2.39 : 1 ratio?
What would be the best screen for a dark room? I have looked at the fresnel screens, white screens and other gray screens but I have no clue which is better. (in a dark room)
Can you please compare this to the new Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K?
Funny how I keep expecting every sentence to end in a joke. Now that I pay attention, there are a lot more innuendos that I notice.
Ello Vincent, do you have a recommendation for cleaning products for lcd screens?
Which tv box is more clearer for the oled tv, apple box or nvidia?
Are you going to get your hands on a JVC NZ series to review? That would be great to see.
Would you recommend xgimi horizon pro or one of the UST projectors
Great review!! Please review the new Nebula 4K Laser Beamer (:
Does anyone know if I can watch my you tube TV here?
Excellent video! Best regards Keith
Cant afford it but would like one
Thanks for having that motion segment in all reviews, super helpful!
Looks like this is a hard pass for me, even worse 24p performance than modern TVs and they are quite bad already.
yup skipped right to the motion part. Most other reviews leave this crucial part out
It is only me or there is really that bad black level?
Very well said detailed to the point discourse friend ☝️😎
i love fiddling with knobs.... ping
Been using it for about 6 weeks now (with a couple weeks in my Moms basement to show her why she needs to get a projector) and in many ways I’m more impressed by this than the LSP9T, v7050i, and L9G I’ve had over the past two months. We have it mounted above our bed with a roll up 70” screen at the end of our bed and we love it!
I know it's a lot of info for a RUclips comment but would you mind giving a brief comparison between this and the three models you mentioned? Heavily weighing my options between the four of them. Thanks!
@@nSpiraliArchitectb So much “use case” and personal preference plays into it, which is why for example I like these types of reviews, as they are more about the “data” and if you know how what is talked about effects you, then you can sort of get a good idea and what you would think of using them yourself. With that said, the XGIMI doesn’t really fit in as well with the USTs I mentioned due to it not being a UST and also, it’s a more consumer projector and is market differently. The XGIMI is fantastic for a portable projector…we used it in our 145” outdoor screen for example and it’s wonderful for that, but does need it to be pretty dark. For the $1550 that it goes on sale for, it’s a fantastic option, but not for a dedicated theater room. There where I tested the L9G, v7050i, and LSP9T and I like them in that order. The LSP9T had too much laser speckle, too strong of a red laser for calibration and too much CA (probably because of that more extreme angle that image is projected.). The v7050i image is really nice and “cinematic” out of the box. I wished it were a little brighter and that the hardware and software was a little less “clunky.” The L9G I’ve had for a few weeks now and it basically is a refined LSP9T IMO, even with the smaller chip. I totally understand the compromises with USTs, so I had to pick the one that I thought was the best right now…I can’t fit a normal projector in my room or else’s I’d have a NZ8 on order. I was one of the first to back the Vava Chroma too, so I’ll see how that is, but that will be in my living room in my studio, so I’m not as concerned about that as the others that were tested in my dedicated theater room. L9G is MY recommendation, with the Horizon Pro and a fun little addition to a family to be used in all sorts of areas…it’s really great for an all-in-one.
@@DustinFrancis Thanks for this. I'm curious how you'll get on with the Vava when it arrives; such an interesting projector, but I can't bring myself to plunk that kind of money down sight unseen.
@@nSpiraliArchitectb I just cancelled my order today actually. I’m just going to put my 77” C9 in my studio which is where I was going to put the Vava. Still loving my Hisense and XGIMI though!
I'm concerned about its performance when running 1080p content because if I buy it I won't be running 4k the whole time. So if you could tell me how good is it with 1080p content that would be very helpful 🌹😊
I hear many good things with this projector but after this i don't know if this or benQ th685. Hopefully i will get one by black Friday but witch one 😒
I bought my xgimi 4k projector it's been awesome for 2 years already 8k videos looks much better than 4k i can say it's awesome 👌
Would you recommend this over an Optomo UHD51? The UHD51 is an old 4K projector now but is cheaper than this (I remember reviews saying the UHD51 made 3D 'cool again') It would be interesting to compare an old UHD51 against similarly priced projectors of today....especially as the UHD51 can be got for around £1100
go for OPTOMO anyday
Great review. Been thinking about picking this up but might hold off now . Very new to projectors but is there one with 120hz ?
Benq x1300i - but it’s not 4K, but downscales 4K.
Ohhh dear, yet another projector un fit to show films correctly! Maybe one day. I hope I live long enough to experience that event..
JVC has been offering outstanding projectors with accurate film playback, for years. Be prepared to spend, though. The best don't come cheap.
It is crazy how many projectors can't display 24fps, they literally are made for film watching
Great tip for Netflix thank you
Can you a Epson ef 12, please?
what's the screen model used for the test?
Hello,
Is 34 MS good enough for playing FIFA ?? Or too big the Input lag ?? THX and Greetings.
It's fine !
@@Nels0nG thx, iam already Owner of the Horizon and ist quite awesome to Play FIFA With IT or watching movies :) greetings and thx!!
@@Mile19825 you're very welcome ! ;)
Is true 4k or fake 4k?
Hello
Short throw 4k projector?
I have a light grey wall. Will this projector still look good?
I like @ 8:39 hahaha
Good review .
Weow
4:10 you deliberately blurred the settings out so people have to pay for tuning the settings.
@Nexus Hexus: Our settings are specific to our screen and environment, which may make the picture worse for other users... that's why they are blurred.
@@hdtvtest can you please share your settings?
Has anyone actually played games with this projector? Can you feel the input lag? I had experience with Xgimi Halo and I don't gaming was viable.
Input lag is quite low in game mode, but it doesn't offer to adjust color/brightness settings, while sharpness (or whatever it is) is too high. It really lacks adjustable picture settings in game mode.
When consumer projectors will start to do global shutter, it may be worthwhile, but right now they are just more expensive TV's with worse motion resolution.
I have no such issues with my JVC projector. I love it. I don't use it for gaming, though.
Is there any picture preset (accept for the gaming one) for OLED C1? Cannot find any on the channel
Any ideas how to make room switching less annoying due to the fat powersupply-adapter? I switch rooms a lot to firm wall mounts and I wish I could firmly install/mount cables/power supply as well.. However I cant find separate power bricks to buy? Or what do I have to look for? Any 220 watt bricks?
Do LG (nano95) !