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NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII 4K UST Hybrid RGB Projector vs Wemax Nova Pro

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII 4K UST Hybrid RGB Projector comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 3.4). The gap is mostly about Gamers who need low input lag — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors

NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII 4K UST Hybrid RGB Projector

4.2

3 sources2 derived$2,999as of Jul 31

An ALPD 5.0 hybrid laser engine drives the NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII, a high-end UST projector with strong 4K performance. Reviewers cited 2400 ANSI lumens of brightness, a 4000:1 native contrast ratio, and gaming input lag down at 4.2 ms. All major HDR formats are supported, and Dolby Atmos sound is built in. Missing: USB 3.0 ports and Google TV OS support. Home theater enthusiasts and gamers who want premium performance will be happy; anyone counting on smart TV functionality won't.

Strengths

— ALPD 5.0 hybrid laser engine delivers excellent color and brightness with 2400 ANSI lumens
— Ultra-low input lag for gaming with 4.2 ms latency at 1080p 240 Hz
— Dynamic iris combined with laser dimming provides exceptional blacks and dark area details

Watch-outs

— No USB 3.0 high-speed ports for fast data transfer
— Does not support Google TV OS, Google Play Store, or Google Search

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Ranked #7 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors

Wemax Nova Pro

3.4

4 sources1 derived$1,799as of Aug 1

The Wemax Nova Pro is a smart 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector using Advanced Laser Phosphor Display (ALPD) technology at 2,100 ANSI lumens. PCMag's M. David Stone reviewed it as a high-end home theater solution and noted it can throw a 4K image up to 150 inches. Smart features and a 30W audio system are built in. Reviewers pointed out that its exterior design is identical to the Formovie THEATER model, which can cause confusion at first. It's positioned as a premium Laser TV setup built on ALPD laser technology.

Strengths

— Features Advanced Laser Phosphor Display (ALPD) technology with 2,100 ANSI lumens brightness
— Supports 4K UHD resolution at up to 150-inch screen size
— Includes built-in smart features and streaming capabilities

Watch-outs

— Shares identical exterior design with Formovie THEATER model
— Initial startup screen displays 'Formovie Laser TV 4K Cinema' branding

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How they stack up

NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII 4K UST Hybrid RGB Projector

The NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII delivers ultra-low gaming input lag of 4.2 ms, a significant advantage over the Hisense L9Q and JMGO O2S Ultra, which don't emphasize gaming performance. While it lacks Google TV OS support, it provides better contrast and dynamic iris features compared to the Epson QS100, which has a lower native contrast ratio and no dynamic iris.

Wemax Nova Pro

The Wemax Nova Pro offers 2,100 ANSI lumens and smart features, making it more affordable than the Hisense L9Q and Epson QS100, but it lacks the advanced HDR support and dynamic iris features of the NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII. It also doesn't match the JMGO O2S Ultra's brightness or the Hisense PT1's color gamut coverage.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII 4K UST Hybrid RGB Projector	Wemax Nova Pro
Brightness	2400 ANSI Lumens	2100 ANSI Lumens
Resolution	3840×2160 (4K UHD)	3840 x 2160
Contrast Ratio	4000:1 native, 30,000:1 dynamic	3,000:1
Throw Ratio	0.21	0.23:1
Laser Life	30,000 hours	—
Light Source	Tri-color laser	Laser
Color Gamut	107% BT.2020	110% Rec.709, 1.07 billion colors
Smart OS	—	Google TV

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