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AOpen AH15 vs XGIMI Elfin

What AH15 does better (3) and where Elfin wins (6) — every spec side by side.

AOpen AH15
AOpen · 2021AH15
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$560
vs
XGIMI Elfin
XGIMI · 2021Elfin
7.2Score
6 advantages≈ US$710
Higher score
6.4Picture6.6
6.2Setup & placement9.0
6.0Noise, lifetime & portability6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

AH15Elfin
86 × 13686218 × 23564
AH15ElfinDifference
Height136 mm235 mm−99 mm
Width86 mm218 mm−132 mm
Depth86 mm64 mm+22 mm
Weight0.8 kg1.2 kg−0.4 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is AH15 better than Elfin?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm vs 400 lm+75%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 6 W+67%
  3. Weight0.76 kg vs 1.18 kg+55%

Why is Elfin better than AH15?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · AH15: Yes
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 25,000 h+25%
  4. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  5. Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
  6. Largest image size100″ vs 150″+50%
Specifications

Side by side

AOpen AH15AOpen AH15≈ US$5606.8
XGIMI ElfinXGIMI Elfin≈ US$7107.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)—113%
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—26.3 ms
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.33:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.94 m2.66 m
Smallest image size24″80″
Largest image size100″150″
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W6 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYes—
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption36 W—
Light source life20,000 h25,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB28 dB
Weight0.76 kg1.18 kg
Width86 mm218 mm
Height136 mm235 mm
Depth86 mm64 mm
ColoursGrey—
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