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Optoma HD35UST vs XGIMI Aura
What HD35UST does better (3) and where Aura wins (6) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
HD35USTAura
| HD35UST | Aura | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 112 mm | 140 mm | −28 mm |
| Width | 343 mm | 606 mm | −263 mm |
| Depth | 383 mm | 401 mm | −18 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 11 kg | −7.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HD35UST better than Aura?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm vs 1,800 lm2×
- Weight3.9 kg vs 11 kg2.8×
- Fan noise26 dB vs 32 dB+23%
Why is Aura better than HD35UST?
- Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 60 W3.8×
- Light source life4,000 h vs 20,000 h5×
- Power consumption275 W vs 100 W2.8×
- HDR supportNo · HD35UST: Yes
- Largest image size100″ vs 150″+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | — | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | — | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 3,600 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 30,000:1 | — |
| HDR support | No | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 85 Hz | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.25:1 | 0.23:1 |
| Throw type | Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1) | Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 0.55 m | 0.51 m |
| Smallest image size | 80″ | 80″ |
| Largest image size | 100″ | 150″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 16 W | 60 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Internal storage | — | 32 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 | — |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | Yes |
| VGA input | Yes | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 275 W | 100 W |
| Light source life | 4,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 10,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 32 dB |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 11 kg |
| Width | 343 mm | 606 mm |
| Height | 112 mm | 140 mm |
| Depth | 383 mm | 401 mm |
| Colours | White | Grey, Black |
