Xgimi picked the eve of IFA 2026 to stake out a genuine projector first. On September 3, 2026 the company unveiled the Aura 3 series — the flagship Aura 3 Max and the step-down Aura 3 Pro — which it claims is the world’s first 4K/120Hz ultra short throw (UST) projector lineup. Both models were on show at IFA 2026 in Berlin (September 4–8, 2026).
That 120Hz figure is the headline for a reason. UST projectors have long been pitched as living-room TV replacements, but they have generally had to compromise on refresh rate at 4K resolution — a sore point for anyone plugging in a current-generation console or gaming PC. The Aura 3 series removes that asterisk: both models support 4K/120Hz gaming with VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (auto low latency mode), so a fast racing game or shooter should stay smooth at wall-filling sizes.
And wall-filling is the operative phrase. Xgimi claims a maximum projection size of 200 inches, with a 120-inch picture possible from just eight inches away from the wall. Under the hood sits an RGB triple laser light engine paired with the company’s Dual Dynamic Iris technology, which Xgimi says delivers “unprecedented contrast, depth and detail”. The Aura 3 Max is rated at up to 5700 ISO lumens of brightness with a claimed 8000:1 native contrast ratio, while the Aura 3 Pro tops out at 4100 ISO lumens.
The home cinema credentials run deep elsewhere, too:
- Google TV built in
- HDR support in HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision formats
- IMAX Enhanced certification
- An 80W Harman Kardon speaker system with Dolby Atmos support
There is even a treat for a fan base most manufacturers abandoned years ago: 3D support, with two pairs of 3D glasses included in the box. Between that and the 120Hz gaming chops, the Aura 3 series is clearly aimed at people who want one device to do everything a big-screen TV does — only bigger.
Pricing is aggressive for what is on offer. The Aura 3 Max is priced at $2399 (around £1775), with the Aura 3 Pro at $2199 (around £1626). The series launches on Kickstarter in the US on October 20, 2026, and pre-orders are already open directly from Xgimi, where a $50 deposit unlocks an extra $200 off.
Laser TV rivals from Hisense and others have owned the UST conversation for a while. By pairing triple-laser brightness with a refresh rate no other UST lineup has managed at 4K, Xgimi has given gamers — and a few patient 3D holdouts — a reason to look its way.
