XGIMI Elfin Flip Projector

Highlights

• Designed with portability and user convenience in mind, the XGIMI Elfin Flip 2024 caters to users looking for a compact yet smart projector for casual home entertainment and light travel use.
• The projector’s built-in 150° adjustable stand is its most distinctive physical feature—making vertical image adjustments simple without needing a tripod or stacking books. This helps tremendously in small or temporary setups, such as a living room wall or a bedroom ceiling.
• It features a native 1080P resolution, which is verified across multiple technical sources like ProjectorCentral and XGIMI’s official site. While it doesn’t support 4K natively, the sharpness is sufficient for content under 120 inches, especially in darker environments.
• Brightness is advertised at 400 ISO lumens. While this is not equivalent to ANSI lumens (which would typically be lower), testing on similar models such as the original XGIMI Elfin suggests real-world brightness is in the 300–350 ANSI lumens range—decent for nighttime use but clearly underpowered for use in bright daylight or well-lit spaces.
• The projector’s auto-focus and auto-keystone (ISA 2.0) make setup easy, especially for users who move the projector around often. That said, like many small projectors, it lacks optical zoom or lens shift, which limits precision positioning and screen framing flexibility.
• A rare plus: it comes with officially licensed Netflix pre-installed—a major usability win, as many portable projectors struggle with native app support. Navigation is handled via a Bluetooth remote, which includes direct streaming shortcuts.
• Input lag is advertised at 26.3ms, which is quite acceptable for casual console gaming. However, this number applies only when automatic image correction is disabled. Competitive gamers may still find latency noticeable.
• Sound is handled by dual 3W speakers, which perform decently in quiet rooms but quickly get overwhelmed in outdoor or noisy environments. For better sound, Bluetooth pairing with external speakers is strongly recommended.
• With a 1.2:1 throw ratio, the Elfin Flip requires about 2.7 meters (8.8 ft) for a 100” image—meaning it behaves like a standard-throw projector, not a short-throw model. The image size maxes out around 150″, but image quality softens beyond 120″.
• Weighing just 1.18kg, it’s extremely portable and well-suited for temporary setups like outdoor movie nights, small apartments, or travel. The fan noise is not officially rated, but based on hands-on comparisons with the original Elfin, it’s fairly quiet and unobtrusive in most settings.
• The Elfin Flip offers a well-rounded experience for those prioritizing portability, ease of use, and native app access. While it doesn’t compete with high-end projectors in brightness or precision, it excels in user-friendly features and convenience—ideal for casual streaming, travel, and flexible home setups. Buyers should note that its brightness is limited and better suited for darker environments, despite optimistic marketing.