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XGIMI has opened US reservations for its Aura 3 Max and Pro ultra-short-throw projectors, which launch on Kickstarter October 20. The Max starts at $2,399 and the Pro at $2,199, though a refundable $50 deposit lowers those to $2,199 and $1,999 respectively; full retail prices will be $4,999 and $3,999. Both run Google TV, support 4K at 120Hz, and ship starting in December.
Amazon is currently selling the Hisense PL2 ultra-short-throw 4K laser projector for $1,499, a $1,000 cut from its $2,499 list price. The device projects images from roughly 80 to 150 inches while sitting close to a wall, supports Dolby Vision HDR, and runs Google TV with built-in audio. The current price beats the previous year-to-date low of $1,799.
A new home theater buying guide explains that while projectors can technically display images on any wall, dedicated screens significantly improve brightness, smoothness, and contrast. The guide notes that even inexpensive screens outperform painted walls by eliminating surface texture and better reflecting light back toward viewers.
At IFA 2026, AWOL Vision introduced the LuxVision, an ultra-short-throw projector it claims is the first to combine native 4K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and optical lens shift. The unit uses an RGB triple-laser light source rated at 6,000 ISO lumens and a 0.18:1 throw ratio, letting it cast a 120-inch image from just 7.5 inches away, with screen sizes scaling up to 200 inches. It ships around October starting at $6,499.
XGIMI has introduced two new ultra-short-throw projectors, the Aura 3 Pro and Aura 3 Max, succeeding the Aura 2 series. The new models use a triple-laser RGB light source and dual-iris light path to hit up to 5700 ISO lumens and an 8000:1 contrast ratio, more than doubling the Aura 2's brightness and contrast figures. They also support 4K output at 120Hz with 1ms latency, targeting gamers as well as home theater users.
New generations of ultra-short-throw projectors are being marketed as direct substitutes for traditional televisions, offering improved brightness, faster setup, and sleeker industrial design than earlier models. Despite these upgrades, the devices remain significantly more expensive than comparable large-screen TVs.
Optoma's GT2400HDR is a short-throw laser projector priced under $1,300, positioned as an affordable option for home golf simulator setups compared to 4K projectors costing $5,000 or more. It runs continuously for up to 30,000 hours without a bulb, stays cool during use, carries an IP6X dust rating, and weighs under 7 pounds for easy repositioning.