Ultra short throw projectors have been sweeping across the home entertainment landscape for the past few years. Whether it's for your living room, den or home theater, a UST projector offers the versatility to thrive in any space in your house. With the ability to display a large image size from just inches away this new breed of up-close projectors can fit in just about any space, big or small. These are bright room projectors, that when paired with a UST screen, can overcome a tremendous amount of ambient light to shine through with a clear and vivid image.
In a world where only the best UST projectors survive, ProjectorScreen.com has taken it upon themselves to pit projector vs projector in this ultra short throw showdown series. If you're deciding between two USTs, we're here to illuminate the pros and cons of each to help you choose which laser TV is the best for your needs and desires.
For this laser TV shootout, we're putting the Nexigo Aurora Pro vs. the Formovie Theater to help you decide which of these triple laser UST projectors is better for your home.
Formovie Theater
The Formovie Theater has been the top-selling ultra short throw projector since it launched here in the USA in the summer of 2022. It is the enhanced and updated version of the Fengmi T1, its Chinese counterpart.
This triple laser 4K ultra short throw takes full advantage of the advanced ALPD® 4.0 RGB+ technology. This innovative light engine helps give the Formovie Theater some of the best black levels you'll find on a laser TV. The amazing specs found on this UST projector helped the Formovie Theater take 1st place for the 2nd year in a row at the Projector Central/ProjectorScreen.com Laser TV showdown in 2023. As our #1 selling ultra short throw projector, it will be quite a task to beat it as the best UST on the market.
For more information you can also check out our in-depth Formovie Theater projector review.
Nexigo Aurora Pro
Nexigo is the new, new kid on the block in the rough and tumble neighborhood that is ultra short throw projection. And they made a strong start off of a significant amount of buzz that it had created via its crowdfunding campaign and chatter in various AV forums around the web.
Like the Formovie Theater, the Nexigo Aurora Pro also utilizes the ALPD® 4.0 RGB+ technology to produce top of the line contrast and black levels in addition to a bright and vibrant image.
With support for 3D, Dolby Vision and having a low lag time, the Aurora Pro is a projector to absolutely keep your eyes on
Be sure to also read our Nexigo Aurora Pro review so you can get all the details on this UST projector.
Formovie Theater Vs. Nexigo Aurora Pro
We've dove deep on these two USTs and compared them side by side. So, without any further ado, our projection experts bring you the answer to the question, "Which is better the Nexigo Aurora Pro or the Formovie Theater?"
Read our head to head comparison of these two fantastic triple laser 4K ultra short throw projectors to find out.
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Nexigo Aurora Pro |
Formovie Theater |
Our Thoughts: |
Brightness |
2400 |
2800 |
With bright room projectors like these, every lumen counts. The Formovie Theater has a sizeable advantage when it comes to brightness. |
Throw Ratio |
0.23:1 |
0.23:1 |
Both USTs sit very close to the projector screen. |
Chipset |
.47" DLP |
.47" DLP |
Both USTs use the same smaller .47" DLP chipset. |
Light Source |
ALPD® 4.0 RGB+ Triple Laser |
ALPD® 4.0 RGB+ Triple Laser |
Both USTs use advanced ALPD 4.0 technology that offers deep black levels. |
Color |
107% BT.2020 |
107% BT.2020 |
Both laser TVs offer an incredibly wide color gamut. |
Contrast Ratio |
4510:1 |
3333:1 |
The Formovie Theater features some of the best contrast found on a UST projector. The Nexigo Aurora Pro measured even better! |
Image Size |
80 to 150 inches |
80 to 150 inches |
Both projectors can produce the same wide ranging screen size. |
Input Lag |
4K/120Hz: 12ms | 4K/60Hz: 17.9ms
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4K/60Hz: 43ms |
With the ability to do 4K/120Hz and the much lower latency the Nexigo Aurora Pro is clearly the better gaming projector. |
Audio |
15.0 Watts x2
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Full-range×2 + Tweeter×2 (30W) By Bowers & Wilkins |
The Formovie laser TV has arguably the best built-in soundbar of any ultra short throw projector. |
Price |
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The Nexigo has a small advantage when you're looking at price. Both projectors are a fantastic value. |
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Nexigo Aurora Pro
The Pros
- Low price tag for a triple laser projector
- Bright, vivid picture
- Fantastic contrast and deep dark black levels
- Super low lag time and 4k/120Hz make this a great gaming projector
- Supports Dolby Vision
- Supports 3D
- Sits closer to the screen than many other USTs
- Can make an image size up to 150 inches
- Backlit remote
The Cons
- Image does lack some sharpness
- Mildly distracting laser speckle
- Operating noise is loud
- Netflix app is not included
- Only has 1 year manufacturer warranty
- Less known brand with no history of customer service or quality control
Formovie Theater
The Pros
- Very low price tag, especially given the incredible performance
- High lumen output with a RGB triple laser light source
- Vibrant colors out of the box
- Fantastic contrast and deep dark black levels
- Powerful and clear built-in soundbar
- Laser speckle reduction technology
- Supports Dolby Vision
- Sits closer to the screen than most other USTs
- Can make an image size up to 150 inches
- Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Laser TV Showdown
The Cons
- Menu is sometimes less intuitive
- Lacks 3D support
- Fixed-level line output for attaching a sub-woofer; volume controls on remote will change levels of built-in speakers but not adjust volume of the attached subwoofer
- Netflix app is not included
So Which UST Is Better, The Formovie Theater Or The Nexigo Aurora Pro?
We love it when our judges have a difficult time picking a winner in these projector vs. projector shootouts. Not because we like making their lives harder, but because it means we've got two excellent projectors on our hands that will more than satisfy any customer.
Luckily for our readers our projection experts were in fact able to reach a consensus winner between the Nexigo Aurora Pro and Formovie Theater. The victory in this UST showdown goes to the………
Formovie Theater
Why You Should Buy The Formovie Theater
The Formovie Theater is beyond a shadow of a doubt one of, if not the best, ultra short throws available in the marketplace today. The low price, beautiful picture quality and incredible specs make this 4K laser TV difficult to top.
One reason we gave the win to this Formovie ultra short throw is the extra lumen output. When watching content with the lights on, every extra bit of brightness matters. This also helps the Formovie perform brilliantly when watching HDR content.
While we measured better contrast on the Nexigo laser TV, in actual practice when you watch content side by side, the contrast appears more pronounced on the Formovie Theater, allowing you to see more detail, especially in darker scenes.
Another big advantage that helped the Formovie Theater get the win is the level of control you have over the picture. This 4K ultra short throw offers a plethora of calibration options that let you dial in the projector to your liking more than most other units. The wide variable focus allows you to create an image size all the way up to 150 inches. This is a BIG deal for big screen lovers.
If you don't want to use an external sound system, the Formovie Theater features the best built-in soundbar. It offers rich and powerful sound, unmatched by any other UST projector.
The Formovie Theater is no longer the new kid on the block. In fact, in 2022 it became the king of the hill and has still managed to defend its crown at the 2023 UST Showdown. Because of its exceptional contrast, black level, tone mapping and handling of HDR content among other areas of excellence, 5 out of 6 showdown judges picked it as their #1 pick.
Why You Should Buy The Nexigo Aurora Pro
The Nexigo Aurora pro put up a valiant fight in this 1 on 1 projector shootout. And while it didn't get the win for this particular matchup, it should absolutely be the top choice for many customers.
If you're a gamer then the Nexigo Aurora Pro gets a big advantage, with a 17.9ms input lag at 4K/60Hz. This means that your button presses show up on your display that much quicker. In fast paced and competitive video games, every millisecond counts. On top of that, it is one of the very few projectors supporting 4K@120Hz.
For those of you who love 3D movies and games, the Nexigo Aurora Pro's support for 3D content gives it an automatic win.
We're also big fans of the backlit remote. Sometimes small details like this can make a big difference.
If price is the most important factor, then the Nexigo Aurora Pro has a small advantage over the Formovie Theater thanks to a somewhat lower cost and similar value.
What Do You Think?
Which 4K ultra short throw projector do you think is better? Which one did you buy, the Nexigo Aurora Pro or the Formovie Theater? What do you think the most important feature is? And which projectors do you want to see go head to head in our next laser TV shootout?
Let us know in the comments below!
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If you've got any questions on these projectors or anything else related to projection don’t hesitate to hit us up at ProjectorScreen.com. Thanks for reading and as always keep on projecting!
Projector Resolution: | 4K |
Brand: | Formovie |
Product Status: | In Stock |
Lumens: | 1800 |
Projector Type: | Ultra Short Throw |
Light Source: | Laser |
Contrast Ratio: | 3,000:1 (full on/off) |
Chipset: | DLP |
Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 [HD] |
Throw Ratio: | 0.23:1 (D:W) |
Native Resolution: | 3840x2160 |
Lens Shift: | No |
Input Lag: | 4K/60Hz: 43ms | 1080p/60Hz: 41ms | 1080p/120Hz: 37ms | 1080p/240Hz: 34ms |
3D Support: | No |
Warranty: | 2 Years |
Standard Lens Focus: | Motorized |
Wi-Fi: | Yes |
ARC/eARC: | eARC |
Operating System: | Android TV |
Projector Resolution: | 4K |
Brand: | NexiGo |
Product Status: | In Stock |
Lumens: | 2400 |
Projector Type: | Ultra Short Throw |
Light Source: | Laser |
Contrast Ratio: | 3,000:1 (full on/off) |
Chipset: | DLP |
Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 [HD] |
Throw Ratio: | 0.23:1 (D:W) |
Native Resolution: | 3840x2160 |
Lens Shift: | No |
Input Lag: | 4K/120Hz: 12ms | 4K/60Hz: 43ms |
3D Support: | Yes |
Warranty: | 1 Year |
Standard Lens Focus: | Motorized |
Wi-Fi: | Yes |
ARC/eARC: | eARC |
Operating System: | Android TV |
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