XGIMI H2 1080p Full HD 4k Smart 3D Projector, 1350ANSI lm, Android OS, Built-in Harman/Kardon Speakers, Auto-focus, 2.4G/5G Wi-fi, Bluetooth, DLP, HDMI/USB Video, Home Theater

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Ive had the XGIMI H2 for almost a month now and I absolutely love it! This is my review of the Global Version on Firmware 1.33 which is the latest at the time of this review. Short version: Absolutely recommended. Great picture quality and sound. Good for portability. Only let down is that you cant get paid streaming services (Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc.) to play in HD using the built-in software. You can use a Roku, Fire Stick, Mi Box or Chromecast to overcome this. Full Review: Build Quality: 9/10 This thing looks amazing and feels like a premium product. My score here is based on the look and feel of the projector and accessories but not the durability as I havent had it for that long. The remote is plastic and only the power button is backlit. It doesnt feel cheap by any means but it feels less premium than the projector itself. Picture Quality: 10/10 This projector looks amazing in total darkness and with ambient lights. The colors are crisp and contrast looks great. I have an LG PW600G an, LG Full HD Cinema 3D 55 inch TV and an LG 4K UHD Smart TV. This projector is blows the PW600G out of the water (obviously) and is very comparable to the TVs in total darkness. Contrast takes a slight hi with ambient lighting but is still perfectly watchable. With all lights on or direct sunlight the picture is still visible but (as with most other projectors) this is far from an ideal scenario and a TV will always win. 3D: (10/10) This projector does 3D! All other projectors Ive seen needed a piece of PC software (NVidia 3D Vision or similar) to display Bluray 3D content but the XGIMI H2 just does 3D like a traditional 3D TV. You can play Side By Side and Top/Down 3D files and it also does 2D to 3D conversion (not as good as native 3D files obviously) and vice versa. You do need DLP Link 3D glasses (available from XGIMI and other retailers) to watch 3D. I tried it with the Firestorm LT 3D glasses and I was surprised at how well it worked and how easy it was to watch 3D compared to other projectors. Definitely, a huge pro for me as I am one of the few people left who love watching 3D content at home. Sound: 9/10 The H2 is equipped with Harman/Kardon speakers and it shows. While this wont replace a full surround sound setup, it is great for using the projector on the go or if you dont have a speaker setup. Sound volume using the built-in video player can be low with some files but I downloaded VLC player and that solved the problem. You can also hook up external speakers via AUX, Optical Out, HDMI or Bluetooth. Ive heard there is a delay when connecting via Bluetooth and I havent tried that so I cant say. Gaming: 10/10 I am an avid gamer and Ive tried the projector with my Alienware PC and PS4. I havent noticed any ghosting with fast paced games and virtually no input lag with fighting games (Street Fighter V, Marvel vs Capcom Infinite, MAME Arcade games, PCSX2) or other action games (Read Dead Redemption 2, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, Fortnite) It wont beat a gaming monitor but it is great for normal gaming scenarios. Software: 7/10 While I find the interface very nice and fast to navigate, there are some problems with the software that keep this from being a great Smart Projector. First, the remote control has a great air-mouse functionality that turns off if left unused for like 10 seconds and has to be turned on with a button press with no way to keep it always on. Second, XGIMI did not certify the H2 for Widevine DRM. This means you can not watch Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or any other streaming service that uses DRM in Full HD. You will need an external certified device (Roku, Fire Stick, Mi Box, Chromecast or similar) to watch your paid content in HD. Youtube does not suffer from this problem. Considering Widevine L1 certification is free, I think XGIMI needs to get this process done. Third, while the projector runs on Android, it does NOT come with Google Play store or services. There are ways to install them but the store is buggy and doesnt let you search for apps to install. Side-loading apps requires that you rename APK files to .apk1 and not all apps work. For example, I had to try different versions of the Netflix app until I found one that worked and let me stream shows. Some users got Kodi to install and work but it did not work for me and I am what you would call a very tech-savvy person. XGIMI says they are working on making the experience better and should be releasing a major software update soon but it remains to be seen what problems that would solve. Verdict: 9/10 I took a calculated risk when buying this projector and I am so happy that I did. the picture, contrast and sound are much better than I imagined even after watching countless online video reviews. XGIMI has an official facebook page for support and they seem to be very active but I dont know if their support (if I need it) will be as good as other brand names. The only improvement that is needed in my opinion is more support for Google Play Services and Apps.

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Was hoping for this projector to be the one to replace my xgimi z6 but sadly I was not happy with the black levels in dark scenes and the brightness of the projector gave me headaches I took the chance and ordered the xgimi h1 and it was just right for my environment picture quality wise and brightness Im hoping xgimi will get it right with the H3 with 4k and all.

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This is a super projector, bright, smooth motion and very high quality color, with HDR support. The speaker is super loud and hold on its own for movie night. Built in Android can read USB and play various media files without external player device. Connected Roku 4K and FireStick 4K. One caveat is HDMI 2.0 has NO HDCP 2.2, so be warned, you will not be able to watch content from Netflix or Prime Video at 4K UHD. Youll can to set to 1080p mode, picture still excellent! Hoping for HDCP 2.2 support from firmware update.

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Summary: 3/5 stars other than a visually pleasing form-factor with a brand-name sound system the software features for this device cripples the home theater user experience. The out-of-box: 5/5 stars. The product box was surrounded by an airpad wrap giving it ample protection during shipping. It was shrink wrapped and upon opening you are greeted by your new H2. The H2 is nestled between more foam padding and the accessories - power cable, adapter, and remote - are found in the bottom compartment. Plugging-in is intuitive and setup is Apple-esque with on screen step-by-step instructions. The Xgimi Hardware: 4/5 stars. The hardware looks very premium and minimalist. If youre an Apple-minded customer this will fit right in with your decor. Unlike Apples robust aluminium unibody this device is primarily a plastic build. A very thin aluminium ventilation grill surrounds the front and two sides of the device. I personally dont like how thin the aluminium grill is, as it seems prone to dents should you ever mishandle this device. On top of the device there are buttons for power and various modes, with a novel touch-slide volume adjustment bar that runs the devices width. These didnt impress meas they would go untouched in a mounted use-case. On the bottom is were youll find the adjustable legs, a 1/4inch screw for mounting, and the harman-kardon speaker. The Xgimi UX: 1/5 stars. I was very disappointed to go from a sleek on-boarding experience to a relatively lack-luster home screen. For me this really made the product experience feel cheap for an US$899 projector. It felt like going from an Apple product to Android (the device runs Android 6.0). It isnt a stock Android TV experience its Xgimis very scaled back and limited version which makes it worse. The device comes pre-installed with YouTube, Web-browsing, and a very restricted App/Play Store called Aptoide. In Aptoide you can install streaming services like Netflix, hulu etc, thats it. I felt like I experienced everything the software could offer in 5 mins which made me feel bad about the purchase. The Xgimi remote: 2/5 stars. Again Apple-esque design with poor choice of button mapping and software functionality. This is a fairly simple device so Ill focus on its shortcomings - cannot distinguish buttons in the dark, the air-mouse button is too close to the power button and too far away from the OK/select button, and the air-mouse mode times out after 60 seconds requiring constant re-activation. Overall its hard to learn to use, hard to use, and functionality is limited. The Xgimi picture quality: 4/5 stars. First of all this is not a true 4K projector, it uses pixel shifting to achieve a "Faux-K" result for 4K content. Saying this, the picture quality tied with the 1350 ANSI lumens projected is good and comparable to some high-end projectors Ive owned. The advanced keystone correction was the only useful way to adjust for ceiling, angles, and screen-sizes. I felt the contrast and color saturation lacking on the Xgimi projector. The motion compensation feature was a welcome surprise as it made action-shots seem very clear. Xgimi software updates: 3/5 stars. I went through 2 updates since purchasing this device, and I hope the trend continues. The first was to v1.2.1 and the latest to 1.3.3. However the updates were not anything special and offered minor improvements. v1.3.3 actually improved the launcher experience to look more like a stock Android TV launcher, and added Faux-K support for YouTube. I feel future updates should focus on improving the user experience for the device and providing fully fledged smart TV experience. That is, treat it like a smartphone and allow users to download content via their regions Play Store. Overall 3/5 stars. This is a relatively expensive box that has software limitations that would prevent me using it natively for all my media needs. There are some guides out there where users installed the Play Store and other apps with varying levels of success. Until the software for this device is improved I would hesitate to recommend this product, and advise that you use an Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, or Google Chromecast in conjunction for a better experience. Attached a picture showing my projector on a Xgimi floor stand, projecting onto a white wall 3m/10ft away in daylight. Average to good result. Ive since found out there is an H2 Aurora with full glass lens-kit and 1500 ansi lumen output that would perform better. I do not know why Xgimi would sell this H2 Global without that technology.

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I was really impressed with the older version H1, was very excited when I saw H2 specs. The projector picture quality is amazing for a product in sub $1K price range. The product Hardware is well made, good packaging, no User manual though. The problem I faced with my unit was it was not starting properly. 4 out of 5 attempts the projector was shutting down from the initial start-up message screen. Very frustrating! Assuming I got a faulty unit, I sent my unit back to Amazon and ordered it again, unfortunately same problem with 2nd unit as well. Not sure whether I was 2nd time unlucky, I do see some other users on internet complaining of same issue. I personally believe its to do with the software, cant confirm. Tried software online upgrade, Factory reset, didnt resolve the issue. Support from China wanted the Unit to be shipped to them for further troubleshooting, not a very practical option. Ultimately I gave up on this very promising product and replaced it with a competing product from LG.

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The picture is awesome, but all the features of the projector isnt connecting such as Netflix,& prime movies.. this is an expensive projector for me and I expected it to be an all in one projector as stated online! No manual!

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The picture quality is good and sometimes the auto focus doesnt work and i have to adjust it. Very easy to set up. the biggest minus is the sound quality. I recommend to pair it with a separate speakers/woofer. Overall its an average product and if you dont bother about the sound quality, you may try it

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Pros: Smart projector; Advanced technology; Very low fan sound and good quality speakers; Not much heat generated; Autofocus and Easy Keystone correction; Cons: Lack of color quality. Otherwise, it is a great projector. Not satisfied with the color output at this price. Otherwise its a great one. I gave 3 stars for the technology that was packed in it.

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I really wanted to like this. The ability to place this on the side of the sitting area made short throw a lower priority. Unfortunately this does not work at all. Automatic keystone correction was a joke, and it would shrink the image when done manually. Also, I could never really get the auto focus sharp when it was at an angle.

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I expected a lot more, picture quality was terrible, sound was just okay. The on and off voice was creepy. Bluetooth connection is terrible, size was the only best thing oh and the 4way keystone

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