XGIMI has taken the wraps off the Aura 3 Max, a new flagship ultra-short-throw (UST) laser TV that pairs 5,700 ISO lumens of RGB triple-laser brightness with a feature no UST projector has offered before: native 4K resolution at a full 120Hz. Revealed at IFA 2026 in Berlin and confirmed for a Kickstarter launch on October 20, the XGIMI Aura 3 Max sits on a low console just inches from the wall and throws a cinema-scale picture, positioning it as an alternative to a flat-screen television rather than a conventional projector.
XGIMI Aura 3 Max: A First 4K 120Hz Ultra-Short-Throw Laser TV
At the heart of the XGIMI Aura 3 Max is an RGB Triple Laser light engine working alongside a Dynamic Dual Iris optical system, which XGIMI says delivers native contrast of up to 8,000:1 alongside Dynamic Black Light Enhancement (DBLE) for deeper shadow detail. Two DLPC 8545 display controllers running in parallel handle 4K at 120Hz, while an ultra-short throw ratio of 0.163:1 lets the projector cast a 120-inch picture from roughly eight inches away from the wall, with screen sizes reaching up to 200 inches. Color coverage hits 110 percent of BT.2020, and Anti-Rainbow Effect processing keeps the image free of fringing. HDMI 2.1 inputs add gaming features including Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, AMD FreeSync Premium and Dolby Vision Gaming, with input lag as low as 1ms.
Harman Kardon Sound and Google TV Built In
The XGIMI Aura 3 Max works as a self-contained home theater rather than needing an outboard soundbar, thanks to an integrated 80-watt Harman Kardon speaker system with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X. It ships with Google TV, giving native access to Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube. Picture formats extend to Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced and Filmmaker Mode, and the projector ships with two pairs of 3D glasses. When idle, an XGIMI WALL ambient mode turns the screen into curated wallpaper or digital art.
Designed as a Living-Room Centerpiece
XGIMI pitches the Aura 3 Max as furniture as much as electronics, meant to be displayed openly rather than tucked away or ceiling-mounted. Setup is automated through one-click screen alignment assist, auto keystone correction, auto focus, and wall flatness and color adaptation, plus an intelligent eye-protection sensor that dims the laser when someone walks in front of the lens. A backlit Bluetooth remote and a 19-element ED-grade optical glass lens round out a build meant to compete with, not hide from, the room around it.
Pricing and availability
XGIMI has opened reservations for the Aura 3 Series on its official product page, where a refundable $50 deposit unlocks an extra $200 off ahead of the official Kickstarter launch on October 20, 2026. Kickstarter-exclusive pricing starts at $2,399 for the Aura 3 Max and $2,199 for the step-down Aura 3 Pro, which trades brightness and contrast (4,100 ISO lumens, 7,000:1 native contrast) for a lower price on the same 4K 120Hz platform. The XGIMI Aura 3 Max sits well above the brand’s more compact laser projectors, including the Elfin Flip 4K covered here previously, underlining how far upmarket this flagship reaches.
Key specifications
Key specifications for the XGIMI Aura 3 Max, as detailed on its official product page and confirmed by outlets present at its IFA 2026 debut, include:
- Light source: RGB Triple Laser with Dynamic Dual Iris and Dynamic Black Light Enhancement (DBLE)
- Brightness: 5,700 ISO lumens
- Native contrast: up to 8,000:1
- Resolution and refresh: 4K UHD at up to 120Hz via dual DLPC 8545 display controllers
- Color gamut: 110% of BT.2020
- Throw ratio and screen size: 0.163:1 ultra-short throw; 120-inch picture from about 8 inches; screens up to 200 inches
- HDR and cinema formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode, Anti-Rainbow Effect
- Gaming: HDMI 2.1 with VRR, ALLM, AMD FreeSync Premium, Dolby Vision Gaming, input lag as low as 1ms
- Audio: Integrated 80W Harman Kardon speaker system with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X
- Smart platform: Google TV with native Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and Google Cast
- Extras: XGIMI WALL ambient display, automated keystone/focus/screen-alignment setup, 3D support with two pairs of glasses included, backlit Bluetooth remote
