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Hisense PT1 vs XGIMI Aura

What PT1 does better (4) and where Aura wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Hisense PT1
Hisense · 2025PT1
7.7Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,500
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XGIMI Aura
XGIMI · 2021Aura
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,650
4.8Picture3.4
4.9Smart features & sound9.7
8.2Noise, lifetime & portability5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

PT1Aura
521 × 119282606 × 140401
PT1AuraDifference
Height119 mm140 mm−21 mm
Width521 mm606 mm−85 mm
Depth282 mm401 mm−119 mm
Weight7.2 kg11 kg−3.8 kg

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

Why is PT1 better than Aura?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 1,800 lm+39%
  2. Light source life25,000 h vs 20,000 h+25%
  3. Weight7.2 kg vs 11 kg+53%
  4. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%

Why is Aura better than PT1?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)30 W vs 60 W2×
  2. Power consumption200 W vs 100 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

Hisense PT1Hisense PT1≈ US$1,5007.7
XGIMI AuraXGIMI Aura≈ US$1,6506.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG
Dolby VisionYes—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—0.23:1
Throw type—Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—0.51 m
Smallest image size80″80″
Largest image size150″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)30 W60 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformVIDAAAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2.1—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption200 W100 W
Light source life25,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB32 dB
Weight7.2 kg11 kg
Width521 mm606 mm
Height119 mm140 mm
Depth282 mm401 mm
ColoursBlackGrey, Black
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