Our pick · No. 10 of 15
Formovie Theater Premium
2,200 ISO lumens · RGB triple laser · 0.21:1 throw
$2,799$3,499Nov 13, 2026
Formovie Theater Premium vs XGIMI AURA 2
Formovie Theater Premium or XGIMI AURA 2? They finish 0.2 apart in our formula, so pick on the detail that matters in your room.
The challenger · No. 12 of 15
XGIMI AURA 2
2,300 ISO lumens · Laser + LED hybrid · 0.177:1 throw
$2,239$2,699Nov 13, 2026
Short answer: Formovie Theater Premium wins this one, 8.6/10 against 8.4/10, mainly on color, contrast and HDR. XGIMI AURA 2 answers with price and gaming specs.
What really separates them?
Two living-room projectors with Dolby Vision, Google TV and licensed Netflix, about $560 apart. The Formovie is the picture pick: a triple laser with 107% BT.2020, HDR10+ and a stated 3,000:1 contrast. The XGIMI is the comfort pick: it aligns itself to the screen, sits closer to the wall (0.177:1 against 0.21:1), plays through 60 W of Harman Kardon speakers against 30 W, and gives you 30 days to change your mind where Formovie gives 14. Brightness is a wash (2,200 and 2,300 ISO lumens). Neither is the right choice for a sunny room.
Which one is for you?
Choose the Formovie Theater Premium if
- Movies come first: 3,000:1 native contrast, 107% BT.2020, Dolby Vision, HDR10+
Choose the XGIMI AURA 2 if
- You want to spend less: $2,239 against $2,799
- You play games: 20 ms of input lag claimed, where the Theater Premium's page gives no figure
- Your console is shallow: 15.4 inches from lens to screen for 100 inches, against 18.3
- You want apps and sound built in: Google TV with Netflix, 60 W, Dolby Atmos
Formovie Theater Premium vs XGIMI AURA 2: the numbers
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| Projector | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brightness (brand) | 2,200 ISO lumens | 2,300 ISO lumens |
| Light source | RGB triple laser | Laser + LED hybrid |
| Throw ratio | 0.21:1 | 0.177:1 |
| Lens to wall, 100 in picture | 18.3 in | 15.4 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Native contrast | 3,000:1 | Not stated |
| Color gamut | 107% BT.2020 | 99% DCI-P3 |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced |
| Lowest input lag | No figure | 20 ms (brand) |
| Gaming features | None stated | None stated |
| Smart TV | Google TV with Netflix | Google TV with Netflix |
| Speakers | 30 W, Dolby Atmos | 60 W, Dolby Atmos |
| Picture size | 80 to 150 in | 90 to 150 in |
| Focus | Motorized | Motorized |
| Alignment | Manual keystone | Auto screen alignment |
| Fan noise | 28 dB (brand) | No dB figure |
| Size (W × D × H) | 21.7 × 13.7 × 4.2 in | 20.1 × 10.6 × 5.7 in |
| Weight | 21.6 lb | 19.8 lb |
| Laser life (brand) | 30,000 hours | Not stated |
| Warranty | 2-year | 2-year |
| Returns | 14 days | 30 days |
| Shipping | Not stated | Free shipping |
| Screen bundle | No screen bundle on the page | No screen bundle on the page |
| Sold by | Formovie | XGIMI |
| Where to buy | Check price at Formovie | Check price at XGIMI |
✓ marks the better figure. "Not stated" means the brand doesn't publish it. Prices checked November 13, 2026 on each brand's own US store.
Which one has the better picture?
Formovie Theater Premium: rGB triple laser, 2,200 ISO lumens, 3,000:1 native contrast, 107% BT.2020, HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10+. XGIMI AURA 2: laser + LED hybrid, 2,300 ISO lumens, no native contrast figure, 99% DCI-P3, HDR in Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced.
The AURA 2 is the brighter one on paper, by 100 lumens. These are each brand's own figures; brightness matters most in a lit room, native contrast in a dark one.
Which one is better for gaming?
Formovie Theater Premium: no millisecond figure on Formovie's page; gaming features listed: none stated. XGIMI AURA 2: down to 20 ms, per XGIMI; gaming features listed: none stated.
Only XGIMI publishes an input lag figure. For a player, a published number beats a slogan.
Which one is easier to place and live with?
With a 0.177:1 throw ratio, the AURA 2 needs about 15.4 inches between lens and screen for a 100-inch picture; the Theater Premium (0.21:1) needs 18.3. Picture size: 80 to 150 in for the Theater Premium, 90 to 150 in for the AURA 2. The Theater Premium measures 21.7 × 13.7 × 4.2 in and weighs 21.6 lb; the AURA 2, 20.1 × 10.6 × 5.7 in and 19.8 lb.
Built in: Formovie Theater Premium has Google TV with Netflix and 30 W, Dolby Atmos of sound; XGIMI AURA 2 has Google TV with Netflix and 60 W, Dolby Atmos of sound. Our throw distance calculator gives the distance for your own screen size.
What do they cost, and what cover do you get?
On November 13, 2026, each on its brand's own US store: Formovie Theater Premium $2,799 ($3,499 regular), XGIMI AURA 2 $2,239 ($2,699 regular). That is $560 between them.
Warranty: Formovie Theater Premium, 2-year warranty, per Formovie; XGIMI AURA 2, 24-month warranty, per XGIMI's product page. Returns: Formovie Theater Premium, 14-day trial, per Formovie; XGIMI AURA 2, 30-day money-back guarantee, per XGIMI. A projector is a big box to send back: read the return terms before the specs.
Where to go from here
Full reviews: Formovie Theater Premium review and XGIMI AURA 2 review. Both appear in our ranking of the best ultra short throw projectors, best laser tv, best ust projector for home theater, best ust projector for gaming.
Other head-to-heads: Formovie Theater Premium vs Formovie Cinema Edge, Formovie Theater Premium vs NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII, XGIMI MIRA Pro vs XGIMI AURA 2, JMGO O2S Ultra vs XGIMI AURA 2.
Still deciding what kind of projector you need? Read our guide: UST projector vs TV.
By Owen Whitaker, editor, home theater projectors · updated November 13, 2026
Formovie Theater Premium or XGIMI AURA 2: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the Formovie Theater Premium better than the XGIMI AURA 2?
In our formula, yes: 8.6/10 against 8.4/10, with the edge on color, contrast and HDR. The XGIMI AURA 2 is ahead on price and gaming specs, which may matter more in your room.
Which is brighter, the Theater Premium or the AURA 2?
The XGIMI AURA 2: 2,300 ISO lumens against 2,200 ISO lumens, per each brand.
Which is cheaper, the Theater Premium or the AURA 2?
The XGIMI AURA 2: $2,239 against $2,799 on November 13, 2026.
Which sits closer to the wall?
The XGIMI AURA 2: its 0.177:1 throw ratio needs about 15.4 inches from lens to screen for 100 inches, against 18.3 for the Theater Premium.