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ViewSonic X1000-4K vs XGIMI Aura

What X1000-4K does better (6) and where Aura wins (3) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic X1000-4K
ViewSonic · 2021X1000-4K
9.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,950
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XGIMI Aura
XGIMI · 2021Aura
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,650
5.0Picture3.4
9.7Setup & placement8.3
9.5Noise, lifetime & portability5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1000-4KAura
757 × 169291606 × 140401
X1000-4KAuraDifference
Height169 mm140 mm+29 mm
Width757 mm606 mm+151 mm
Depth291 mm401 mm−110 mm
Weight9.4 kg11 kg−1.6 kg

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

Why is X1000-4K better than Aura?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm vs 1,800 lm+22%
  2. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  3. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  4. Fan noise25 dB vs 32 dB+28%
  5. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  6. Weight9.44 kg vs 11 kg+17%

Why is Aura better than X1000-4K?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)40 W vs 60 W+50%
  2. Internal storage16 GB vs 32 GB2×
  3. Power consumption200 W vs 100 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic X1000-4KViewSonic X1000-4K≈ US$1,9509.6
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 sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.25:10.23:1
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.55 m0.51 m
Smallest image size60″80″
Largest image size150″150″
Lens shiftVerticalNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)40 W60 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Internal storage16 GB32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption200 W100 W
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise25 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)23 dB—
Weight9.44 kg11 kg
Width757 mm606 mm
Height169 mm140 mm
Depth291 mm401 mm
ColoursBlackGrey, Black
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