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XGIMI Nova vs Xiaomi L1

What Nova does better (2) and where L1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

XGIMI Nova
XGIMI · 2026Nova
2 advantages≈ US$200
vs
Xiaomi L1
Xiaomi · 2025L1
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ US$190
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Dimensions

Size comparison

NovaL1
135 × 307115118 × 142175
NovaL1Difference
Height307 mm142 mm+165 mm
Width135 mm118 mm+17 mm
Depth115 mm175 mm−60 mm

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

Why is Nova better than L1?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)250 lm vs 200 lm+25%
  2. Fan noise28 dB vs 30 dB+7%

Why is L1 better than Nova?

L1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI NovaXGIMI Nova≈ US$200
Xiaomi L1Xiaomi L1≈ US$1904.9
Picture
Resolution (on screen)—1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution—1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology3LCDLCD (single panel)
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)250 lm200 lm
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.2:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.66 m
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—6 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—1.2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—No
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB30 dB
Weight1.4 kg—
Width135 mm118 mm
Height307 mm142 mm
Depth115 mm175 mm
Colours—Black
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