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AOpen PV12a vs XGIMI Halo

What PV12a does better (4) and where Halo wins (5) — every spec side by side.

AOpen PV12a
AOpen · 2022PV12a
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$330
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XGIMI Halo
XGIMI · 2021Halo
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$370
6.1Picture8.0
6.2Setup & placement8.2
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability2.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

PV12aHalo
115 × 11536145 × 114172
PV12aHaloDifference
Height115 mm114 mm+1 mm
Width115 mm145 mm−30 mm
Depth36 mm172 mm−136 mm
Weight0.4 kg1.6 kg−1.2 kg

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

Why is PV12a better than Halo?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm vs 700 lm+14%
  2. Power consumption30 W vs 90 W3×
  3. Weight0.4 kg vs 1.6 kg4×
  4. Fan noise29 dB vs 30 dB+3%

Why is Halo better than PV12a?

  1. Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 10 W5×
  3. Automatic keystone correctionNo · PV12a: Yes
  4. Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  5. Wi-FiNo · PV12a: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

AOpen PV12aAOpen PV12a≈ US$3307.5
XGIMI HaloXGIMI Halo≈ US$3707.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K input only (downscaled)
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10+
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m2.66 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size100″—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption30 W90 W
Light source life20,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB—
Weight0.4 kg1.6 kg
Width115 mm145 mm
Height115 mm114 mm
Depth36 mm172 mm
Colours—Black, Silver
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