Description
Halo
The Utmost Home Theater Portable Projector / Performance in Full Portable Home Theater
Technical Specs
Power supply: AC100-240V
Power dissipation: 90W
Display technology: 1920 x 1080p DLP
Display chip: 0.33” DMD
Projection ratio: 1.2:1 (76-inch @2M)
Standard resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Brightness: 800 ANSI Lumens
Keystone correction: Vertical: ±40 Degree, Horizontal:±40 Degree (2D)
Speaker drivers: 2×5 w
Built-in battery type: Li-Polymer
Capacity: 17400 mAh, 3.8V
Operating time: 4 hours
Remote control batteries: 2× AAA
Dimensions: 113.5 x 145 x 171.5mm
Weight: 1.6 kg
What’s in the Box:
XGIMI Halo x1, power plug x1, power cable x1, Bluetooth remote -control x1, handbook x1, 12-month warranty, and our friendly customer service
Important information
Visible screen diagonal
150″ / 381 cm
Outdoor Enthusiast | Geek | Photographer –
Excellent for camping/road trips. Comparison with Anker Nebula Mars 2 Pro
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Finding good, portable projectors for small-group, outdoor movie nights has been a disappointing quest over the last, two years. From $60 to $300 devices, each had much to like but also left a lot still to be desired. There were the big ones that output excellent, bright images but were more geared towards the home or office with HDMI/VGA connectors, small ones that were very portable but lacked the brightness and sharpness, and more recently, minis that could operate off a battery but also sacrificed image quality, input options, and good sound. I eventually did find one that checked off almost every one of my requirements, and that was the Anker Nebula Mars 2 Pro. Later on, I also purchased the Xgimi Halo because of its native 1080p display resolution. How did it compare to the Anker?This review will also go over some projection basics that helped me decide what was right for our family.MANYBOX PROJECTOR & RAVPOWER 80W AC POWERAmong all the projectors I had tested over the years, last year’s ManyBox V501 was our favorite: it was small, decently bright, did not draw too much energy from a portable battery station, but suffered from speakers that were tinny and only adequately loud for a small room setting. Yet, its number of input options, including USB and microSD, won my heart because that meant not having to bring along a laptop to play a movie from. This year’s summer had put that to the test: we played a movie off the side of my car while getting ready for backpacking the Kings Canyon National Park wilderness the following day. It was connected to a RAVPower 80W AC Power Bank, lasted nearly two hours, and made for a very, very happy son!XGIMI HALO vs ANKER NEBULA MARS 2 PROThe Xgimi claims to have a native 1080p display resolution which, in theory, should result in crisp text. Indeed it does. I was able to read small fonts in sharp detail as compared to the Anker. I did not find a noticeable difference in brightness between both projectors despite Xgimi having 300 more ANSI lumens than its competitor. What did stand out for me, however, is that despite Xgimi having two 5W Harmon Kardon speakers that gave excellent sound with heart-thumping bass, they did not sound as good and loud as Anker’s two 10W ones. Size-wise, both projectors are roughly the same with Xgimi being taller, but more shallow. Autofocus worked identically as well. I was disappointed that the Xgimi does not have a lens cover to protect it against dust and scratches, and its touch controls are more limited than Anker’s physical ones that also included a directional pad and Return key. In essence, most of the navigation on the Xgimi is done through its fancier remote (with mouse-like feature), and it does so with good responsiveness as I navigated around its Google Android TV 9.0 interface. Anker’s was using an outdated Android 7.1 operating system with very clunky, limited support for Google Play Store apps (if upgraded to a Beta version of Android by contacting their technical support.) Xgimi wins by a mile in this area with its more modern, Google Android TV that has Google’s full blessing with access to the 5000+ apps found in the Google Play store. Battery lasted about the same with both products and were able to play a full Pixar movie with power to spare. Both projectors did not support the latest version of Netflix, and you would be forced to use an older version provided by their respective manufacturers instead.Ultimately, it was a big tossup between both projectors. Is the Xgimi’s $170 higher price tag worth it? Yes, if you want crisp details with its 1080p display resolution, a modern Android TV interface with Google Play Store app support, better material quality and feel, and a more premium, overall experience. No, if you want louder speakers, hardware controls to navigate the projector without requiring a remote, built-in cover to protect its lens, and don’t care about having Google Play Store apps installed. Ultimately, I chose to keep my Anker for traveling, but the Xgimi for business presentations where I wanted to impress my clients.Let’s look in more detail what I liked and disliked about the Xgimi Halo.WHAT’S GOOD? WHAT’S BAD?PROS- Design: Unique and premium-looking– Portable and compact- Built-in battery– Kept its charge well (stored away at 100% and remained at that after 2 weeks)- DLP technology and LED light source with a rating of up to 30,000 hours– Color reproduction is very good- 800 ANSI lumens produces enough brightness to cover a large room with low, ambient light– See TIPS section for details on lumens, lux, and ANSI lumens- Native screen resolution of 1080p for crisp images and text (1920×1080)- Projection size rated for a diagonal 30″-150″– Found about 90″-100″ (at 8′-10′ distance) to be the sweet spot for a fully dark room- Two 5W speakers are decently loud, full, and clear with strong bass– Not a surprise considering that Harmon Kardon makes excellent speakers– Projector can be used as a Bluetooth 4.0 speaker (A2DP supported)- Sharp autofocus and keystone for limited skew correction. Triggered by moving the projector- WiFi for direct connection to the Internet, local network, and supported screen mirroring– Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Former is slower than 5 GHz but has larger signal coverage and better compatibility with older devices- Android TV 9.0 OS with full Google Play Store support– Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and Plex available– APK files can be sideloaded- Built-in touch controls at top, though only for Volume Up/Down, Start/Pause- Remote control with mouse functionality– Some apps do not support directional movement and will require the use of the mouse- Minimal fan noise- Projection modes (configured via Settings)– Front: like in classrooms– Rear: like rear projection TVs and digital signs– Front Ceiling / Rear CeilingCONS- Pricey- Autofocus is slow though crisp once locked– Gets triggered every time you move the projector- Does not recognize FAT-formatted USB flash drives. Re-format to FAT32- No built-in storage card support (microSD or SD), making the most portable way to transport media be a USB thumb drive– Solution: elago Mobile Nano II- No lens cover- Speakers are not as loud or powerful as the Anker Nebula Mars 2 Pro- No carry handle- Larger than other mini projectors- No physical “Menu”, directional, or Return button. Remote control must be used- Home screen cannot be entirely customized- Some apps have limited or no support for the directional pads, though this is not Xgimi’s fault– Mouse function on the remote control can be used instead- WiFi Screen Mirroring with Samsung Galaxy S20+ was unusably unreliable or not functional for video playback. When it did work, it was choppy– Worked well for photo viewing- Carry bag not includedTIPS- Autofocus: move projector or hold-press Menu button on the remote. A “Xgimi” circle will appear- Some versions of Netflix or YouTube may not support the directional padPROJECTOR BASICSBRIGHTNESS: LUMENS, ANSI LUMENS, AND LUXFor a very long time, the lack of an apple-to-apple comparison between projector brightness had been a source of frustration. Measurements I had commonly seen were in lumens, ANSI lumens, and lux — and even then I found that two projectors with the same rating did not produce the same amount of brightness. Worse yet, a 6,000 lumen unit was dimmer than the 500 ANSI lumens (which generically is about 3,500 lumens) of the Nebula Mars II Pro during one of my tests! So, I did some digging in an attempt to better understand light measurements. You will find that there is no easy way to convert ANSI lumens to generic lumens.Some manufacturers overstate their lumen rating in an attempt to sell more without regard to how the disinformation could hurt their brand — and customer trust — in the long run.TERMINOLOGY- Lumens: Intensity of light (luminous flux) from a given source. This rating does not change regardless of distance from which the source is measured from- Lux: Intensity of light at a specific location away from the source (1 lux = 1 lumen/sq meter). The farther away you travel, the lower the Lux rating, whereas Lumen remains unchanged- ANSI Lumens: Considered to be the most accurate measure of brightness emitted by a projector– Rating was developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). It is derived from measuring 9 points on a 3×3 grid as follows:— Projector set 2.4m (7.9 ft) from the screen— Projection size set to 60″ with a 3×3 grid— Measure the illuminance of each of the 9 points on the grid— ANSI Lumens = average of the 9 points multiplied by the total surface area of the projected imageCONTRAST RATIOProjectors often include the Contrast Ratio in their list of technical specifications. It is a measurement of how dark and light the respective areas can be rendered, looking for the difference between the brightest and darkest pixels. For example, when watching a movie, you want the black to be as deep/dark as possible without affecting the lighter parts of the scene. This would result in a better experience with sharper, more detailed images and colors.A higher contrast ratio is generally better and can go as high as 10,000:1 (white is 10,000x brighter than black), though the human eye will have difficulty discerning the miniscule difference past a certain point. A good ratio to look for should fall between 1,000:1 and 3,000:1. With all that said…The contrast ratio practically is a meaningless specification. Ambient light and other factors can SIGNIFICANTLY affect the contrast, and as such, one should focus more on darkening the room and using a good projection screen. An optimally low-light room would yield no visible difference between 300:1 and a 50,000:1 contrast ratio.LUMEN-TO-ANSI LUMEN CONVERSIONSome sources use a 7x factor to convert lumen to ANSI lumen. Although this is NOT ACCURATE because of the many factors involved that affect brightness, it provides a generic reference to which to compare products by. Remember, ANSI lumen takes into consideration the projection distance, screen size, and 9 measurement points, whereas lumen only measures a light source’s fixed intensity regardless of the aforementioned elements.In the case of the Anker Nebula Mars II Pro, its 500 ANSI lumen rating can be roughly converted to 3,500 lumens (500 x 7). Xgimi Halo’s would be roughly 5,600 lumens.PERCEIVED VS MEASURED BRIGHTNESSAccording to Viewsonic, two projectors with the same ANSI lumen rating may appear different in brightness due to the human eye being “more sensitive to certain wavelengths of light”. In other words, more color-saturated images appear to be brighter as the result of the HK (Helmholtz-Kohlrausch) Effect.Furthermore, Viewsonic also points out that LED-based projectors produce higher, perceived brightness over older lamp ones despite having the same ANSI lumen rating.DID YOU KNOW? A projection screen with a gain rating of 1.0 preserves the image’s brightness, whereas a higher or lower number will respectively increase or decrease it. For instance, the Gain rating of 1.1 with the 100BTF Screen with Stand ensures the image brightness is not hampered by that product’s material.ROOM SIZESCommon ANSI lumen ratings recommended for various room sizes are shown below. Keep in mind, however, that image brightness can be affected by ambient light, projection distance, screen size and type, light output technology and age, and other factors.- Small room: 200-300- Large room: 400-600- Large auditorium: 2,000+METAL-HALIDE, LED, DLP, AND LCDPROJECTION SYSTEMS- DLP: Texas Instruments’ Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology provided a significant leap in projection through the use of expensive, spinning color wheels that produced sharp images, was 3D capable, and had low response times suitable for video playback- LCD: LCD projectors work great for movies, have no moving parts, are generally less expensive than DLP, but output less contrast and require filter maintenanceThere is almost no visible difference in quality and between DLP and LCD today.LIGHT SOURCES- Metal-Halide Lamp: One of the oldest, but still most commonly-used lamps produces bright images with excellent color rendering– Get very hot and only last 2,000 – 5,000 hours before needing replacement at an exorbitant cost– A noisy fan must be left running for a while after power off to ensure adequate cooling before putting the unit away– Avoid touching the lamp with your naked fingers because the skin oils can degrade the coating and cause the bulb to explode when turned on- LED: With a lifespan of over 20,000 hours, LED projectors generate very little heat and power consumption and require almost no maintenance. Their brightness and image sharpness trail Metal-Halide lamps, though the gap has slowly been closing
Kevin & Liz –
Awesome picture.
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If you’re like me and are looking to buy a projector to do movies occasionally on the weekends both outside and inside. The main criteria was portability for me and form factor. This projector checked off both of those boxes with the small size and portability. And this projector gets a bonus for it’s internal battery which can last up to two hours on a full charge. The ability to project to a 100-in screen with a nice picture was also one of the requirements that I had. I paired this projector with a TaoTronics portable projector screen which comes with a built-in tripod. I couldn’t wait to test this projector and had it shipped to my job. We have a conference room with a pure white wall that we used for our 720p projector. I was very impressed after setting it up and seeing the picture quality. It has built-in Chromecast and YouTube. Once I paired it with my Android, Google made my apps on my phone available to the projector. I have dish Network at home and use the dish anywhere app. This app installed very easily and I was able to view all of my recordings and live TV on this projector while at work. I was so impressed that I was able to do this and was equally impressed once I saw the picture quality. A picture quality is very good and my video you can see that it projects a very bright colorful video quality. Before purchasing this I read some of the reviews knocking the built-in Harman kardon speakers. The speaker volume played fine for me and was plenty loud for me and I’ve gone slightly deaf in my old age. The projector has built-in focus and built-in keystone adjustment. Both did a very good job making the best picture available based on the distance from the projection screen. I played with multiple distances. But at 100 in, this is where the projector really shines. Well there may be other projectors in the same price range that produce an equal slightly better picture, you don’t get the portability or internal battery that this projector includes. I do recommend loading Amazon prime and Vudu on your phone before you connect it so that those apps will be picked up and loaded for you. But it has a lot of built-in apps by default. I connected a hard drive to it with a lot of video on it and was able to access the hard drive with the remote and play all of the videos and music on the hard drive. I also connected my laptop and played a 1080p video I had recorded from my laptop. The projector has built-in video apps to play the movies that I had on my hard drive. This projector passed all of my tests and I’m very happy that I took a chance on this projector. The projector was bright enough to be detected on the projector screen when I turn the lights on in the room. You can see another video review of the projection screen I bought by searching for TaoTronics projection screens on Amazon. This is a great projector to use for night time outdoor movies or to watch a movie indoors. It is very easy to pack up and store and I’ve already found a pelican case on Amazon with the pluckout foam to store it in. I definitely recommend this projector if one of your requirements is a small form factor and portability.
Jason Thompson –
Best Portable Projector for the Money
After extensive research, I wound up buying this and a few other portable projectors during Amazon Prime Day, and this one is hands-down the best bang for the buck. The two other projectors I tried were the XGIMI Mogo Pro+ and the WeMax Dice. I’m rating these three projectors in the categories of picture, sound, battery-life, and convenience.Picture: The XGIMI Halo offers the best overall picture quality of all three projectors, wth the Mogo Pro+ and WeMax Dice coming in second with a tie. I tested them all out using both 1080p and 4K YouTube videos of the same tropical locations. The water seemed cloudy on the Mogo Pro+ and WeMax, but the Halo allowed me to see the rocks beneath the waves. The tree tops on the Mogo Pro+ and WeMax looked more like broccolli, whereas they actually looked like tree tops on the XGIMI Halo. Thus, the Halo gets a 10 out of 10 on picture quality, looking very similar to my non-portable BenQ 2150st Gaming Projector.Sound:Both the Halo and the WeMax offer amazing sound quality for such portable form factors. while the Mogo Pro+ sounded a bit too tinny for my tastes. I gave the WeMax a score 10 out of 10, the Halo a score of 8 out of 10, and the Mogo Pro+ a score of 6 out of 10.Battery-life:The XGIMI Halo offers the longest battery life (3-4 hours), compared to 2-3 hours offered by the WeMax Dice and Mogo Pro+, so the Halo is the clear winner here as well with a score of 10 out of 10. I would rank the other two equally at about a 7 out of 10.ConvenienceAuto Horizontal and Vertical Keystone correction is a feature only offered by the Mogo Pro+, and while do really like this feature, it is just not worth it to give up the superior picture and sound of the XGIMI Halo. Manually adjusting the V/H keystone on the Halo is easy enough, and only takes a few minutes after repositioning the projector. If you don’t plan to move it around all that much, it really isn’t worth the downgrade.Summary:Both the XGIMI Halo and Mogo Pro+ are best in class portable projectors, each one offering something that the other one can’t. Bottom line, If you want the best picture and best sound, you can’t go wrong with the XGIMI Halo. If you prefer a smaller projector that you can throw in your purse, and you plan to move the projector around frequently, then consider the Mogo Pro+. If give up the better picture and sound of the Halo, but if portability and ease of use is your priority, then that is your best bet. If you don’t care about portability so much, and you are willing to spend a little extra money, wait for the XGIMI Horizon (Coming Soon), which will offer the best features of all XGIMI projectors rolled into one sleek form factor.Caveat:Bare in mind, that none of these projectors support Netflix streaming, so if you are a heavy Netflix user, you will have to rely on an external streaming stick, since Netflix has a very restrictive licensing requirement that only cheap, mass-produced streaming sticks can seem to benefit from.
Person Guy –
Nice for a number of reasons, and sub par for a few
I returned it as it didn’t meet my needs or expectations. I wouldn’t consider it to be 1080p, or at least 1080p as I’d prefer it (clear, crisp), while it was much better than your average Chinese projector claiming to be 1080p, and had much better colors, it still fell short. It would also be much better for home if this projector had a shorter throw and you were able to put it on the coffee table in front of you (at least in a room with dimensions like mine).But not all buyers may be so picky. If you’re look for something portable that you can go camping with or entertain the neighbors in the back yard, I would definitely recommend it. There is a lot to love about it and I actually had a hard time letting it go.
c’est la vie🎉😘 –
Portable True 3D and Full HD projection, great sound and crisp vivid colors
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My first impression of this XGIMI is that this is an amazing projector for the office and your home, colors are crisp and vibrant, the best I had yet seen, brightness and puts on an amazing display for whatever you maybe presenting or watching. I have been using it in and out for about three weeks now and I absolutely love it.The projector has a very nice silver finish, almost professional looking in a sense, it measures about 6.5in Hx 5 3/4”D x 4.5in W and weighs roughly about 4lbs, a great feature comes with a built-in battery, is portable for both indoor and outdoor entertainment activities. It offers 2 hours of video playtime on a single charge. The body is made of seamless aluminum, bulb lasts for 30,000 hours, which means can be use for more than ten years. Battery capacity: 59.454WhIt does have an adjustable foot on the bottom, to lift it up if it is placed on a table, and XGIMI Halo was built with extensive ( automatically vertical +/-40 degree and manually horizontal +/-40 degree) 4-point keystone correction software, which is normally built into high-end professional projectors, optimal image from virtually any angle and eliminates many of the hassles of an optimal set-up, it also comes with a built-in rapid 10,000+ point auto-focus function and professional high-definition camera, the image becomes automatically focused upon turning on the projector instead of via manual operation, can also be manual focused by remote, wipe the button on the tail of the remote to the right side and click the volume button.It has one HDMI port, USB input, RCA output and lastly wireless display, as you can offers multiple input options which, in my opinion, makes this projector extremely portable.The best features True 3D and Full HD projection with a physical resolution of 1920x1080P and 800 ANSI lumens of brightness and also has 2x5W Harman Kardon speakers.Is powered by the official Android TV 9.0 (upgradable), and works with Google Play Store. Watch Youtube, ESPN and TED whatever you’re into, 5000+ native apps are available for download. Copyrighted content from Hulu, Netflix, and similar services CAN NOT be mirrored or screencast through cell phones.The wireless display connection makes this projector portable and extremely easy to use. You can connect the phone directly to the projector wirelessly and stream anything off my phone. This is the best of both worlds, for work and home use.
JM –
An Exceptional Outdoor Movie Night with the XGIMI Halo True 1080p Portable Projector
The XGIMI Halo True 1080p Portable Projector is a perfect choice for an outdoor movie night. This cutting-edge projector delivers an impressively bright 800 ANSI lumens and produces vivid, ultra-sharp pictures with 1080p resolution. Additionally, it is equipped with an array of Harman Kardon speakers, which provide a powerful and immersive sound experience. The projector also comes with a range of convenient features, including WiFi Bluetooth, auto focus, and auto keystone correction. Furthermore, it is pre-loaded with the latest Android TV 9.0, making it easy to access and stream content from various streaming services.Overall, the XGIMI Halo True 1080p Portable Projector is an excellent choice for an outdoor movie night. It offers an impressive array of features, great performance, and excellent sound quality. Whether you’re watching movies, playing games, or streaming content, this projector delivers an exceptional experience and is sure to make your outdoor movie night one to remember.
Kindle Customer –
Amazing picture quality but has software issues
The quality of the picture is amazing and that’s basically the only reason I’m keeping it. Has 800 ANSI lumen when plugged in or 600 ANSI when running on battery. Love the design and alluminum body, the remote is compact and light weight even with the batteries, perfect for a portable projector. Had no problems installing Netflix through XTV manager, after app is installed when opened it will ask you if you want to update, press no and you will have older version but at least it’ll work, a little bit inconvenient because you have to navigate by arrow using remote (I guess it’s a computer version). Hulu app has video freezes but it’s not that terrible I hope that it’ll go away with an update. After updating YouTube app I noticed that some of the more dynamic 4k videos are lagging and sometimes screen even freezes just like it happens with hulu and the music continues to play but if the video is less dynamic then it plays without lag as well as 1080p videos, very smooth never had a problem. I had no problems with the Disney app so far, works great.Pros:1. The brightest portable projector right now with a very high quality picture.2. Nice Harman Kardon speakers and if you’re not satisfied with them you can connect to the speaker of your choose via bluetooth (did so myself, connected it to a jbl speakers that were connected together and had a true cinema experience, there were some lags and noises a couple of times but I’m pretty sure that the lag was between speakers and had nothing to do with projector).3. Auto focus works great.4. Can project up to 300″ screen which is very impressive.5. You can’t even hear the fan working.Cons:1. Biggest disappointment is battery, not at all as advertised (17100mAh) because on the bottom of the projector it says that the battery is 5400 mAh and even if there’s few of those 5400 batteries numbers still don’t add up.2. You can mirror your cell phone screen but it’s pretty much useless because it’s impossible to use it with all the lags, however if you cast videos directly from apps it works perfectly from my samsung phone.3. In warranty regulations it says that if hardware defect arises with the projector within a year the shipping fee to repair it will be paid by customer (Considering that the company is located in China I guess it won’t be cheap).4. Still runs on the 9th Android TV version even though there is 11th came out in September so I hope they’ll get update soon.
Johnhovah –
One of the best portable projectors out there still with its quirks
Going into this I was already aware of the issues with the Netflix inoperability for which there are some workarounds so I am hoping that they get that fixed through an Android TV upgrade? Still at 9.0.Otherwise it is a great product. Picture quality is amazingly bright and clear, just don’t bump or move it midstrwaming as the auto focus is very sensitive and will recalibrate immediately, which seemed to be more of a problem for minor movements and less so when still streaming but walking to reposition into a better location.Still has a surprisingly bright picture in the day time but obviously will wash out in direct sunlight which is expected. Compared to other portables I’ve owned there is no comparison when it comes to brightness and quality even in less then optimal lighting conditions.As far as bang for your buck, it’s on the high end of pricey but worth it if you have some extra money sitting around compared to all of the other portable short throw projectors out there.Battery life is on par with most other portables but that is to be expected with its ability to project 4k along with the normal dimming expected when running off of battery power. I myself usually travel with a backup source of power to keep it plugged in (the giant Duracell portable battery is amazing and can even start a car)The only other quirk is the way that android TV is laid out but that is not a problem related specifically to this product. I can still plug in an external phone, laptop, tablet, computer, etc to the onboard home cable. Chrome casting works great (with the exception of Netflix which is dead in the water short of running it through an external source)Solid build, decent speakers, although I would suggest a decently powered portable speaker setup that can link multiple speakers or even a powered wired speaker setup if you have power on site.9/10 would recommend but the quirks and the price are not for the faint of heart
Mike –
Serious portable projector. Very Bright, not a “toy”
I also own the 50 lumen Moto-mod projector, which was my first portable, and I’ve used the heck out of it. Mostly on the ceiling of hotel rooms, but also a few walls. Sadly it ‘s only 480p @ 50 lumens so all lights had to be out, but it was SUPER EASY to use. The Halo is HD1080 @ 800 Lumens – Its bright! Can be enjoyed with other lights on. Its almost too bright for hotel rooms at night, but can be adjusted down. I wanted a serious step-up so I went with this, but a 500 lumen model would have been fine for me, lighter weight/size and more manageable in general.THE GOOD.**HD 1080. Great picture! Very bright and clear. Not a toy.**It has a large battery (but I leave it plugged in when in use.)THE MEH**Some apps built in, but NOT NETFLIX, see below.**Remote is handy, but when traveling it can power ON the projector. Have to take the batteries out to be certain this doesn’t happen in transit. (The remote needs an off switch)THE BAD/ NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED.**Need a case for this $800 piece of delicate equipment. I put mine in an old padded lunch pale, short term, until I can find an adequate case. But the power keeps getting turned on, either from the unit power button, or the remote – that’s not good for the unit, and its a pain in my neck. Please make a small case so its actually portable!**No Netflix! WHAT?? This is a black eye on an otherwise good product. It does have HDMI in so I can plug it into my Galaxy S10 and stream Netflix with a cheap cable USB-c to HDMI, but Motorola phones haven’t supported direct streaming for many years, so phone output capabilities will vary. Using a laptop is too cumbersome for my taste (otherwise just use a standard 120v projector). It does have Voodoo and some other apps, but it really NEEDS native Netflix to get your value out of this device.**Could be much louder. It has HK speakers which provide good sound quality, but it needs more QUANTITY. The low volume is a bummer. Mine is almost always on maximum, and still dialogue can be a challenge to hear, even in a quiet hotel room 3 feet from your ear! Speakers need more power!**Difficult to project to ceiling – must tilt it almost 45 degrees causing a teeter-totter. Will it fall backward, or forward? Some sort of stand or tilt assist would be very usefull. I don’t think the screw-in stand mount at the bottom will be helpful for this application because its heavy and the weight would cause most stands to fall over if tilted enough for ceiling view. And I’m not bringing a stand on trips just for this.** No auto keystone feature – even the tiny and inexpensive Moto mod has an auto keystone correction feature. This has an HD camera that can auto focus, why not auto keystone correct??
Jeff.wright –
Versatile and bright true 1080P projector
The Xgimi Halo projector has met and exceeded all of my expectations. I was looking for a bright projector to use around the home. The ability to be battery-powered increases the versatility of the applications it can be used for.I had two primary uses in mind for this projector:1. Ability to place in different locations and play videos to entertain my cat2. Keystone capabilities to allow for viewing video content on the bedroom ceilingIt has met both of these goals beautifully! The Halo features a tripod mount, so you can set it up in various settings with kitty-safe stability. I ended up going with a three-pound mount which included a pivot ball head. This gives me the ability to increase the height of the projector for kitty or down close to the ground for bedroom viewing.Android TV 9.0 works decently well. I did have a problem getting the HDMI port to work. This was fixed after performing a factory reset, and I have been using the FireTV 4K stick ever since. The included OS worked OK, but Netflix was non-functional, and I would need to get used to using Android TV. I am already familiar with FireOS and had an extra 4K stick to use with the Halo.The included remote does work to control the FireTV, although I have not been able to get the FireTV remote to control the Halo. One remote is fine, and there are additional functions to control the projector on the Halo remote.I would also like to commend the support staff for Xgimi and give my thanks to Chloe and Yomi for their help. The first unit was unable to charge. Yomi and Chloe worked with me to return the unit and get a replacement ordered. It was well worth it as I could not find any other portable projector that would fit my needs.The Xgimi Halo meets my needs for brightness, proper 1080p resolution, tripod mount, and battery power. If these are also things you are looking for in a projector, then look no further.