XGIMI Aura 3 Max vs Pro: Specs and Price

XGIMI Aura 3 Max and Aura 3 Pro are the two ultra-short-throw laser TVs in XGIMI’s new AURA 3 Series, now open for US deposit reservations ahead of a Kickstarter launch. Both share 4K 120Hz playback, RGB triple laser, Dual Dynamic Iris, Google TV, and 80W Harman Kardon audio; the Max steps up brightness and native contrast for brighter rooms and larger walls.

XGIMI positions the pair as living-room Laser TVs rather than ceiling-mounted projectors. A 0.163:1 throw ratio can put a 120-inch image on the wall from about eight inches away, which matters in typical US media-console setups where a long throw path is not available.

Shared AURA 3 Series Features

Both models use an RGB triple-laser engine with XGIMI’s X-VISION AI image processor. HDR support includes Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, and IMAX Enhanced, plus Filmmaker Mode for more faithful movie playback. Anti-RBE tuning aims to cut rainbow artifacts in 2D and 3D, and XGIMI includes two pairs of 3D glasses with the series.

Google TV brings mainstream streaming apps on-device, while the WALL app can show artistic wallpapers when the projector is idle. Three HDMI inputs are listed, with HDMI 2 and HDMI 3 supporting 4K 120Hz and HDMI 2 offering eARC. Those shared parts are why the Max vs Pro choice is mostly about light output and contrast, not about missing a software platform on one SKU.

Where Aura 3 Max Pulls Ahead

On XGIMI’s US store, the Aura 3 Max is rated at 5,700 ISO lumens and up to 8,000:1 native contrast. The Aura 3 Pro is rated at 4,100 ISO lumens and up to 7,000:1 native contrast. Both keep Dual Dynamic Iris plus DBLE for black-level control, so the Max is the brighter, higher-contrast option for rooms with more ambient light or for pushing past 120 inches more often.

If you mainly watch movies in a dimmer room at around 100 to 120 inches, the Pro’s shared core (4K 120Hz, HDR stack, speakers, throw ratio) may be enough. Gamers who want 4K 120Hz still need a compatible HDMI 2.1 source on either model; the Max does not change that requirement, it mainly buys headroom in brightness and contrast.

Who Should Pick Pro Instead

The Aura 3 Pro makes more sense when the budget is tight and the room is already light-controlled. You still get the series’ Dual Dynamic Iris, anti-RBE, Google TV, and Harman Kardon 80W audio. Skipping the Max saves $1,000 on MSRP ($3,999 vs $4,999) and $200 on the Super Early Bird deposit price ($1,999 vs $2,199), based on XGIMI’s US reservation page.

Neither model is a cheap impulse buy. Compared with a midrange flat TV, you are paying for a furniture-style UST chassis and a very large image. Limits follow from the design: placement still needs a clear wall path, and final Kickstarter shipping, taxes, and regional fees are confirmed later on the campaign page.

US Pricing, Kickstarter Timing, and Bottom Line

XGIMI’s US deposit page lists Super Early Bird pricing of $2,199 for the Max (MSRP $4,999) and $1,999 for the Pro (MSRP $3,999) after a $50 refundable deposit that unlocks an extra $200 off. The XGIMI AURA 3 Series Kickstarter is scheduled for October 20, 2026, with shipping expected to begin in December in pledge order. Readers comparing other UST pairs may also like our earlier look at the JMGO IRIS Ultra Max vs Ultra 4K 120Hz models.

For brighter rooms and maximum lumen headroom, the Aura 3 Max is the clear step-up. For the same core software and throw geometry at a lower entry price, the Aura 3 Pro is the more practical pick. Either way, treat Kickstarter timing and December shipping as estimates until XGIMI locks the campaign terms.