Xgimi Aura 2 UST Projector Review: Semi-Budget Sliding Ultra-Short Throw
Geoffrey Morrison/CNET Table of Contents Specs and such Connections Picture quality comparisons Sliding into living rooms The Xgimi Aura 2 is an ultra-short-throw projector and the first of its type I’m reviewing at CNET. It’s a stylish model with a great sliding lens cover and decent sound for its size. Like all UST projectors, it’s expensive for the performance you get, but if you can’t fit a traditional projector in your room, the Aura 2 will work well without spending too much.
- ▪Geoffrey Morrison/CNET Table of Contents Specs and such Connections Picture quality comparisons Sliding into living rooms The Xgimi Aura 2 is an ultra-short-throw projector and the first of its type I’m reviewing at CNET.
- ▪It’s a stylish model with a great sliding lens cover and decent sound for its size.
- ▪Like all UST projectors, it’s expensive for the performance you get, but if you can’t fit a traditional projector in your room, the Aura 2 will work well without spending too much.
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Geoffrey Morrison/CNET Table of Contents Specs and such Connections Picture quality comparisons Sliding into living rooms The Xgimi Aura 2 is an ultra-short-throw projector and the first of its type I’m reviewing at CNET. It’s a stylish model with a great sliding lens cover and decent sound for its size. Like all UST projectors, it’s expensive for the performance you get, but if you can’t fit a traditional projector in your room, the Aura 2 will work well without spending too much. Spending more will get you a regular short-throw projector with a brighter picture and better color, but for the simplicity of one box to replace a TV, the Aura 2 is a good place to start.
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