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XGIMI Halo vs Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact

What Halo does better (2) and where Mi Smart Compact wins (1) — every spec side by side.

XGIMI Halo
XGIMI · 2021Halo
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$370
vs
Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact
Xiaomi · 2020Mi Smart Compact
8.0Score
1 advantage
Higher score
8.0Picture7.9
8.2Setup & placement5.3
7.8Smart features & sound7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

HaloMi Smart Compact
145 × 114172150 × 115150
HaloMi Smart CompactDifference
Height114 mm115 mm−1 mm
Width145 mm150 mm−5 mm
Depth172 mm150 mm+22 mm
Weight1.6 kg1.3 kg+0.3 kg

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

Why is Halo better than Mi Smart Compact?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm vs 500 lm+40%
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · Mi Smart Compact: No

Why is Mi Smart Compact better than Halo?

  1. Weight1.6 kg vs 1.3 kg+23%
Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI HaloXGIMI Halo≈ US$3707.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K input only (downscaled)—
Display technologyDLP—
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm500 lm
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
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 size—60″
Largest image size—120″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Internal storage16 GB16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption90 W—
Light source life—20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB—
Weight1.6 kg1.3 kg
Width145 mm150 mm
Height114 mm115 mm
Depth172 mm150 mm
ColoursBlack, SilverWhite, Grey
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