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LG HU85LS vs XGIMI Aura

What HU85LS does better (3) and where Aura wins (4) — every spec side by side.

LG HU85LS
LG · 2019HU85LS
6.1Score
3 advantages
vs
XGIMI Aura
XGIMI · 2021Aura
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,650
Higher score
6.4Picture3.4
9.4Setup & placement8.3
2.4Smart features & sound9.7
3.7Noise, lifetime & portability5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

HU85LSAura
680 × 347128606 × 140401
HU85LSAuraDifference
Height347 mm140 mm+207 mm
Width680 mm606 mm+74 mm
Depth128 mm401 mm−273 mm
Weight12.2 kg11 kg+1.2 kg

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

Why is HU85LS better than Aura?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm vs 1,800 lm+50%
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · Aura: No
  3. Fan noise30 dB vs 32 dB+7%

Why is Aura better than HU85LS?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 60 W6×
  2. Power consumption350 W vs 100 W3.5×
  3. Largest image size120″ vs 150″+25%
  4. Weight12.2 kg vs 11 kg+11%
Specifications

Side by side

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)2,700 lm1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playback—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.19:10.23:1
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.42 m0.51 m
Smallest image size90″80″
Largest image size120″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W60 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformwebOS (LG)Android TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption350 W100 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB—
Weight12.2 kg11 kg
Width680 mm606 mm
Height347 mm140 mm
Depth128 mm401 mm
ColoursWhiteGrey, Black
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