Introduction

I would like to thank XGIMI for supplying the sample.


XIGMI is making inroads in the North American market with their range of projectors, from the portable Mogo to the 4K capable Horizon Pro. The XGIMI Elfin we are reviewing today is on the lower end of the price spectrum, clocking in at $650, which is actually $50 less than the more portable but less capable Mogo Pro+.

Packaging and Contents

The XGIMI Elfin ships in a white box that looks very similar to what you would expect when buying a modern cell phone these days. There is very little writing to distract from the product with the partner logos clearly visible for an added boost of clout and recognition. On the rear, once again much like mobile phone companies, you will find the serial number and required certification logos.


Once opened up, the XGIMI Elfin is secured at the center of a cardboard tray with a foam pad glued to the top of the box. A clear foil with a warning not to look directly at the lens of the unit when it is turned on has been placed on it.


The PSU is the same as for the Mogo Pro+ and delivers 3.42 A, which unfortunately is beyond the 3 A a USB-C implementation could deliver. Thus, a classic power brick makes sense, and the provided power brick is both sturdy and quite compact.


The same holds true for the remote as it is the same as for the Mogo Pro+ as well. It uses Bluetooth and has a bit of a triangular shape to it, which makes it very comfortable to hold. In the front is a good set of buttons to navigate the Android TV interface easily. In the center is the colorful Google Assistant button. The remote takes two AAA batteries and even has a built-in toggle to use the angled up/down buttons for either volume or focus.


A thick multi-language manual and some additional pamphlets round out the contents of the XGIMI Elfin.

A Closer Look

Out of the box, the first thing the XGIMI Elfin reminds us of is a classic Mac Mini. It is essentially a flat square with rounded corners, and even the underside with its circular cover is reminiscent of those small desktop computers. It feels quite sturdy and hefty with the center of gravity towards the rear, which is where the cooling for the unit resides.


Taking a look at the front, there is the lens on the left with a throw ratio of 1.2, which is the same as the company's Halo or Horizon line. Next to it is a nicely designed speaker vent and the sensors to allow for both auto-keystone and auto-focus. In the rear, you will find a black vent which gives you an unobstructed view of the heatsink as well. You will find the power button on the left, and the I/O consisting of HDMI, Audio, and USB 2.0 alongside the power plug on the right.


Both sides of the XGIMI Elfin are solid with the exception of branding to let you know that the unit uses Harman Kardon speakers. This black block also holds a white LED to let you know when the projector is booting or shutting down.


Interestingly enough, our test sample has an ever so slight bulge towards the rear, above the cooling area. It is essentially invisible to the naked eye, but run your hand over the surface and you can feel it. That said, there were no unusual gaps in the housing, or any issues using the unit.


Before we dive into actually using the XGIMI Elfin, a quick weigh-in reveals that it clocks in at just under a kilo with 983 g. The PSU adds 236 g to that total, while the remote (with batteries) puts 66 g on the scale. This make the Elfin much lighter than the comparable Halo, which clocks in at 1.6 kg.