XGIMI Halo Projector

XGIMI Halo Projector

The XGiMi Halo portable projector is a successful combination of advanced technological solutions in a small package. One of the main features of the device is the projection of images with a physical resolution of 1920x1080 with a high brightness of 800 ANSI lumens. At the same time, the user has access to support for 4K Ultra HD, 3D, HDR.

Signature Harman Kardon speakers provide premium sound. The projector runs on Android OS with support for most existing applications. This allows you to use all the “tricks” from Google. Battery capacity – 17,100 mAh, guarantees up to 4 hours of battery life!

Today, XGiMi offers its users one of the best audiovisual experiences in a device with compact dimensions. Over the 6 years of operation on the market, the company managed to receive 28 awards for its technological innovations and design solutions. This is not another Chinese “know name”, but a serious manufacturer that sensitively follows all the wishes of modern users.

Main advantages of XGiMi Halo:

• Portable and compact dimensions;
• High brightness level – 600-800 ANSI lumens;
• Supports 4K Ultra HD, 3D, HDR;
• Two Harman Kardon speakers with 5W power;
• Full OS Android TV 9;
• Huge screen with autofocus;
• Ports for connecting additional equipment;
• Wireless interface Wi-fi and Bluetooth;
• High autonomy – up to 4 hours of operation.

Appearance and body

The appearance of the XGiMi Halo projector combines presentability, style and sophistication. The body is made of metal and plastic, which makes it quite durable during transportation. The absence of sharp corners, streamlined design - all this meets the design standards of a premium gadget. The projector dimensions are 17x11x15 cm and weighs 1.7 kg. Quite acceptable dimensions for transportation in a backpack or travel bag.

On the front there is a lens and an autofocus camera. Unfortunately, there is no optics protection shutter. Therefore, it is recommended to take care of safety during transportation of the device. The controls are located at the top, with tactile bumps next to each button to make them easy to locate. Next to it is a power indicator. On the back there is a power button, as well as all the necessary connectors:

• Power DC IN;
• HDMI for connecting game consoles;
• USB 2.0 for connecting flash drives, hard drives, smartphones, etc.;
• Audio output mini-jack 3.5 mm.

At the bottom, the manufacturer has provided a ¼ connector for installing a tripod. Very important when using the projector outdoors.

Huge screen with Full HD support

The projector features DLP technology, which provides a high level of cinematic quality. The emitter dimensions are 1 cm with 8-bit color rendering. This allows you to project an image onto a plane - from 76 to 762 cm with a physical resolution of 1080p.

To improve quality and color reproduction, the device implements a number of technologies:

• 4K Ultra HD – supports and easily plays video in this format, which is quite worthy for a device of this size.
• HDR content – increases brightness, contrast, provides maximum detail.
• Active 3D mode - special glasses required.

All these features allow you to provide a juicy, bright and luxurious picture!

The manufacturer has used intelligent autofocus with Instant 10000+ technology. As soon as the light beam hits the surface and the broadcast begins, the image is instantly optimized for the clearest transmission. The autofocus range is from 80 – 800 cm.

Separately, it is worth noting the highly efficient LED lamps, with the help of which the transmission of clear and bright images is achieved. According to the manufacturer, their service life is 30,000 hours. This is approximately 8 hours of daily use for 10 years.

Powerful filling

The projector is powered by a quad-core Amlogic T950X2 chip with a clock frequency of 1.9 GHz. The new generation GPU is Mali-G31 with Bifrost architecture. Quite economical, compact chip with API support. The volume of RAM is 2 GB, and the permanent memory is 16 GB. This set is quite enough to implement absolutely any task - entertainment, leisure, games and other casual fun.

Intelligent projection angle adjustment

Not everyone and it is not always possible to install the projector directly against the wall. In order not to turn choosing the right angle into agony, the manufacturer has implemented smart angle correction. In the settings, you can correct keystone distortion up to 40 degrees both vertically and horizontally.

Wireless interface support

Data transfer occurs via Wi-Fi 4/5 or Bluetooth 5.0. There is Chromecast/AirPlay, as well as the ability to display images from a tablet, smartphone, laptop, etc. This will allow you not only to give a presentation, but also to play games. And using Bluetooth, you can connect various additional accessories - speakers, headphones, keyboards, joysticks, etc.

Premium sound from Harman Kardon

Two proprietary Harman Kardon 5W speakers create a wonderful sound stage. Pulsating and distinct bass, good mids and highs. The maximum volume is quite enough for good sound in a large office room. In general, the speaker system can easily claim the title of “portable cinema”. Well, those who don’t have enough sound capabilities can connect something more powerful using a 3.5 mm connector or Bluetooth.

Controls and software

The control panel is made in a minimalist style with all the necessary control buttons. Before using it for the first time, you must synchronize it with the projector by pressing a combination of two buttons. Namely – “back” and “home”. The remote control has a button to call the Google Assistant, which will greatly facilitate navigation, search and settings of the device.

The projector runs on Android TV 9.0, optimized for remote control and upgradeable. Out of the box, a number of applications are already preinstalled - YouTube, Netflix. If this is not enough, the store has a fairly large selection of applications and games specifically optimized for the projector. You can play games using the remote control's gyroscope. And if this is inconvenient, connect a gamepad.

Autonomy

The high battery capacity of 17,100 mAh provides up to 4 hours of battery life when watching movies and up to 8 hours when watching music. Of course, all these indicators will depend on the brightness settings, mode of use and other parameters. One of the interesting features is the ability to use the projector as a “power bank” for smartphones.

Equipment

The scope of delivery is not very abundant. In addition to the projector itself, which is protected by a foam flask and box, there is a power supply, two cables, a control panel and instructions.