I dislike CES for one reason: good products often get buried under a barrage of TVs, monitors, and Phones. While robot vacuums and lawn mowers still bring something unique to the table each year, projectors are often overlooked or not talked about enough. The case with XGIMI’s next-generation projector would have been the same had it not gained popularity in niche media and received coverage from Projector Central. But now that it has caught our attention too, let’s dive deep into what XGIMI has to offer in terms of brightness, contrast ratio, audio, and other aspects.
Dubbed Titan Noir Max, XGIMI’s next-generation projector is an update to its flagship TITAN projector. Unlike its predecessor, the updated version is a bit taller and a lot squarer in profile. Instead of being a piece of aesthetics, the projector focuses on practical features coupled with a robust design that doesn’t aim to blend into a living room.
Taking design into consideration first, the XGIMI Titan Noir Max maintains a robust look with a notable front-facing lens and visible ventilation. The elegant grille-like pattern adds to the aesthetics of the unit, but is purposely driven by a boxy build that would make it last for years. It comes with an integrated stand that not only adds flexibility to the unit but also provides a portability element.
Akin to other XGIMI models, XGIMI Titan Noir Max features a laser light engine and 4K video quality. Moving on to other tech specs, the projector boasts XGIMI’s most advanced dynamic iris system to date, boosting native contrast to 10,000:1. For those not familiar with projection know-how, this level of contrast ratio implies the brightest white it can display is 10,000 times brighter than the darkest black. To put that into context, this means the images projected are of high-quality with deep shadow and detailing.
Surprisingly, the company hasn’t spilled any details regarding the amount of ANSI lumens offered; hence, it will be interesting to see if it can match or come close to the HiSense 6000 lumens projector or not.
Other highlights include SST, a re-engineered DMD architecture capable of handling substantially higher light power densities. “The upgraded thermal pathway effectively dissipates heat at the chip level, ensuring sustained brightness, reduced thermal stress, and improved lifecycle stability in demanding projection environments,” the company states.
Since XGIMI’s Titan costs $4,000, we expect the upgraded version to go well beyond that price range. The company hasn’t released a statement on the price or availability yet, but it is estimated to ship in the first quarter.
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