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Updated · What Hi-Fi? · Jul 15
Xgimi Launches $999 Elfin Flip 4K Projector as 1,600-Lumen Line Targets Hisense M2 Pro
Updated
Updated · What Hi-Fi? · Jul 15

Xgimi Launches $999 Elfin Flip 4K Projector as 1,600-Lumen Line Targets Hisense M2 Pro

3 articles · Updated · What Hi-Fi? · Jul 15

Summary

  • $999 for the Elfin Flip 4K and $799 for the Elfin Flip Laser positions Xgimi’s new portable projectors directly against Hisense’s roughly £870 M2 Pro.
  • 1,600 ISO lumens and an RGB triple-laser light source mark a major step up for the Elfin line, with the flagship adding 4K resolution while the cheaper model stays at 1080p.
  • Gamers get VRR and ALLM on the 4K model, though refresh rates still top out at 1080p at 120Hz and 4K at 60Hz.
  • Google TV, a 7W Harman Kardon-tuned speaker, and auto-keystone, autofocus and obstacle avoidance aim to make the book-sized foldable models easy to carry and quick to set up.
  • That mix of portability, brighter output and upgraded specs gives Xgimi a clearer shot at the award-winning M2 Pro, which remains a strong rival on picture quality and ease of use.

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