TL; DR
- This early Black Friday drop brings the XGIMI Halo+ GTV down to around $509, a significant discount of ~$800.
- The upgraded portable projector now offers built-in Google TV.
- It also delivers 1080p resolution, 700 ISO lumens, Harman Kardon speakers, and a built-in 2.5-hour battery.
My standards for portables are becoming unreasonable, but the Halo+ GTV raises the bar regardless. XGIMI’s latest refresh folds Google TV and licensed Netflix support right into this compact projector, meaning you don’t need a streaming stick to get your shows going. Thanks to an early price drop on Black Friday, the compact all-in-one package is now down to around $509, well below the usual $799.
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For starters, GTV in the name simply signals the upgrade from Android TV to Google TV, which is a meaningful upgrade. Thanks to the built-in Google platform, the Halo+ GTV feels more like a portable smart TV than a traditional projector. You get a familiar interface, personalized recommendations, and full access to Play Store apps without juggling dongles or moving hardware between rooms. If you do want to plug something in, there are also HDMI and USB-A ports, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless setup.
Meanwhile, despite its compact design, the projector still delivers a surprisingly solid viewing experience. XGIMI rates the model at 700 ISO lumens, which is plenty of brightness for use in darkrooms or backyard displays once the sun goes down. The 1080p resolution ensures content stays sharp, and the company’s Intelligent Screen Adaptation features take care of autofocus, keystone corrections and obstacle avoidance. In practice, this means it only takes a few seconds for an image to straighten and settle into a film. You can even scale the image up to a 200 inch image if you have the space for it.
On the audio side, the device’s dual 5W Harman Kardon speakers get loud enough for casual indoor streaming and small outdoor setups. You won’t feel compelled to pair a Bluetooth speaker unless you’re trying to fill a large room. Meanwhile, the device has a built-in battery that lasts about 2.5 hours without being plugged in. All this ensures that you have a projector that can really be taken with you.
Of course, portability also has disadvantages. With 700 lumens you won’t get the kind of daylight performance that a larger home theater projector offers, and you’ll need a power outlet for extended use. Still, its versatility and streaming smarts make it an attractive purchase. If you’ve been waiting for a deal to justify a projector, you can move from the house to the garden to a holiday hotel room, this is an attractive one.
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