Our pick · No. 2 of 15
XGIMI MIRA Pro
3,000 ISO lumens · RGB triple laser · 0.175:1 throw
$1,699$1,999Nov 13, 2026
XGIMI MIRA Pro vs XGIMI AURA 2
XGIMI MIRA Pro or AURA 2? The MIRA Pro scores 1.1 higher; here is where each one earns its place.
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: XGIMI MIRA Pro wins this one, 9.5/10 against 8.4/10, mainly on price and brightness. XGIMI AURA 2 answers with placement and smart TV and sound.
What really separates them?
XGIMI's own range makes this awkward for the AURA 2: the cheaper projector has the better picture specs. The MIRA Pro is an RGB triple laser with 3,000 ISO lumens and 110% BT.2020; the AURA 2 is a laser and LED hybrid with 2,300 lumens and 99% DCI-P3, for $540 more. What the AURA 2 keeps for itself: 60 W of sound with Dolby Atmos against 36 W, a picture up to 150 inches where the MIRA Pro stops at 120, IMAX Enhanced, and Netflix named on its page. If you were going to buy a soundbar anyway, take the MIRA Pro and spend the difference on it.
Which one is for you?
Choose the XGIMI MIRA Pro if
- You want to spend less: $1,699 against $2,239
- Your room gets daylight: 3,000 ISO lumens against 2,300 ISO lumens
- Movies come first: 110% BT.2020, Dolby Vision, HDR10+
- You play games: 1 ms of input lag claimed, with 120 Hz, VRR
Choose the XGIMI AURA 2 if
- You want the easier setup: motorized focus, auto screen alignment, and up to 150 inches
- You want apps and sound built in: Google TV with Netflix, 60 W, Dolby Atmos
XGIMI MIRA Pro vs XGIMI AURA 2: the numbers
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| Projector | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brightness (brand) | 3,000 ISO lumens | 2,300 ISO lumens |
| Light source | RGB triple laser | Laser + LED hybrid |
| Throw ratio | 0.175:1 | 0.177:1 |
| Lens to wall, 100 in picture | 15.3 in | 15.4 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Native contrast | Not stated | Not stated |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | 99% DCI-P3 |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced |
| Lowest input lag | 1 ms (brand) | 20 ms (brand) |
| Gaming features | 120 Hz, VRR | None stated |
| Smart TV | Google TV | Google TV with Netflix |
| Speakers | 36 W | 60 W, Dolby Atmos |
| Picture size | 80 to 120 in | 90 to 150 in |
| Focus | Motorized | Motorized |
| Alignment | Auto screen alignment | Auto screen alignment |
| Fan noise | 28 dB (brand) | No dB figure |
| Size (W × D × H) | 18.3 × 10.6 × 4.8 in | 20.1 × 10.6 × 5.7 in |
| Weight | 11.7 lb | 19.8 lb |
| Laser life (brand) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Warranty | 2-year | 2-year |
| Returns | 30 days | 30 days |
| Shipping | Free shipping | Free shipping |
| Screen bundle | No screen bundle on the page | No screen bundle on the page |
| Sold by | XGIMI | XGIMI |
| Where to buy | Check price at XGIMI | 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?
XGIMI MIRA Pro: rGB triple laser, 3,000 ISO lumens, no native contrast figure, 110% 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 MIRA Pro is the brighter one on paper, by 700 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?
XGIMI MIRA Pro: 1 ms at 1080p/240 Hz in Game Mode with VRR on, per XGIMI; gaming features listed: 120 Hz, VRR. XGIMI AURA 2: down to 20 ms, per XGIMI; gaming features listed: none stated.
Both brands publish a figure. Check which resolution each one applies to before you compare them: the lowest numbers are usually reached at 1080p and a high refresh rate.
Which one is easier to place and live with?
With a 0.175:1 throw ratio, the MIRA Pro needs about 15.3 inches between lens and screen for a 100-inch picture; the AURA 2 (0.177:1) needs 15.4. Picture size: 80 to 120 in for the MIRA Pro, 90 to 150 in for the AURA 2. The MIRA Pro measures 18.3 × 10.6 × 4.8 in and weighs 11.7 lb; the AURA 2, 20.1 × 10.6 × 5.7 in and 19.8 lb.
Built in: XGIMI MIRA Pro has Google TV and 36 W 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: XGIMI MIRA Pro $1,699 ($1,999 regular), XGIMI AURA 2 $2,239 ($2,699 regular). That is $540 between them.
Warranty: XGIMI MIRA Pro, 24-month warranty, per XGIMI's product page; XGIMI AURA 2, 24-month warranty, per XGIMI's product page. Returns: XGIMI MIRA Pro, 30-day money-back guarantee, per XGIMI; 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: XGIMI MIRA Pro review and XGIMI AURA 2 review. Both appear in our ranking of the best ultra short throw projectors, best ust projector for bright room, best ust projector for gaming, best ust projector under 2000, best laser tv.
Other head-to-heads: XGIMI MIRA Pro vs AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro, Formovie Theater Premium 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
XGIMI MIRA Pro or XGIMI AURA 2: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the XGIMI MIRA Pro better than the XGIMI AURA 2?
In our formula, yes: 9.5/10 against 8.4/10, with the edge on price, brightness and color, contrast and HDR. The XGIMI AURA 2 is ahead on placement and smart TV and sound, which may matter more in your room.
Which is brighter, the MIRA Pro or the AURA 2?
The XGIMI MIRA Pro: 3,000 ISO lumens against 2,300 ISO lumens, per each brand.
Which is cheaper, the MIRA Pro or the AURA 2?
The XGIMI MIRA Pro: $1,699 against $2,239 on November 13, 2026.
Which sits closer to the wall?
The XGIMI MIRA Pro: its 0.175:1 throw ratio needs about 15.3 inches from lens to screen for 100 inches, against 15.4 for the AURA 2.