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Vivitek Qumi Q38 vs XGIMI Halo+

What Qumi Q38 does better (3) and where Halo+ wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Vivitek Qumi Q38
Vivitek · 2018Qumi Q38
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$700
vs
XGIMI Halo+
XGIMI · 2021Halo+
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ US$560
Higher score
8.5Picture7.7
3.6Setup & placement8.1
5.9Noise, lifetime & portability3.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Qumi Q38Halo+
188 × 34118114 × 172145
Qumi Q38Halo+Difference
Height34 mm172 mm−138 mm
Width188 mm114 mm+74 mm
Depth118 mm145 mm−27 mm
Weight0.7 kg1.6 kg−0.9 kg

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

Why is Qumi Q38 better than Halo+?

  1. Weight0.74 kg vs 1.6 kg2.2×
  2. Light source life30,000 h vs 25,000 h+20%
  3. Power consumption66 W vs 90 W+36%

Why is Halo+ better than Qumi Q38?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)4 W vs 10 W2.5×
  2. AutofocusNo · Qumi Q38: Yes
  3. Automatic keystone correctionNo · Qumi Q38: Yes
  4. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)600 lm vs 700 lm+17%
  5. Fan noise32 dB vs 30 dB+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivitek Qumi Q38Vivitek Qumi Q38≈ US$7007.4
XGIMI Halo+XGIMI Halo+≈ US$5607.7
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K input only (downscaled)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)600 lm700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.66 m
Smallest image size19″—
Largest image size130″—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)4 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Battery capacity—59 Wh
Power consumption66 W90 W
Light source life30,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB30 dB
Weight0.74 kg1.6 kg
Width188 mm114 mm
Height34 mm172 mm
Depth118 mm145 mm
Colours—Black, Silver
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