XGIMI Z4 Aurora Screenless TV Review: A versatile TV for both commercial and residential use

12.12, Saturday. Double 12 falls on the weekend, and the shopping festival is here again! As a fashion trendsetter in the technology industry, how can you show your high-end taste (bi) if you don’t have a few shiny new products of the year in your shopping cart? Judging from the sales volume, the smart micro-projector is such a "hot item" in the technology category that is both stylish and practical, and is loved by young people.

XGIMI leverages the smart micro-projector market and continues to upgrade with the arrival of Aurora

According to the data of the "China Home Smart Micro Projector Market Quarterly Monitoring Report Q3 2015", the total shipment volume of the global home smart micro projector market in the third quarter was 230,700 units, and the total shipment volume of the Chinese home smart micro projector market was 153,000 units. On the day of Singles' Day, the online sales of XGIMI, one of the micro projector brands, exceeded 70 million, an increase of 350% year-on-year.

In the first three quarters of this year, the shipments of XGIMI screenless TV Z4X, Z4air, and Mango Xiaomi were 42,000, 59,000, and 82,000 units, respectively. It can be seen that XGIMI, at a young age, has become a leader in this category of "explosive products". As early as four months ago, XGIMI Z4X and Z4air were reviewed. For details, please refer to "XGIMI Z4X Review: A Lightweight "Vinyl Record Player" That Can Build a Large-Screen Home Entertainment Center" and "XGIMI Z4 Air Smart Micro Projector Review: A Sharing Tool That Can Be Carried Away".

Recently, XGIMI's product line has been expanded again. After the business, literary and artistic, and fresh lines, what kind of style will the new products bring? Let's take a look at the temperament first.

Wow, it looks good. But now is an era where seeing is not believing. Fortunately, I got this mysterious product. Only the review can tell whether it is a mule or a horse.

Appearance: Low-key luxury gold shows workplace temperament

Since it is a construction machine, the product I received still uses the packaging of Z4X. From this point of view, the shape of Z4 Aurora should be similar to that of Z4X. From the product picture above, we can see that the official packaging of Aurora still continues the simple style of XGIMI, and the packaging box is exquisite and reliable.

The surprise starts from the moment you open the box. You can see that the white part of the Z4X's black and white record player design is replaced by a low-key and luxurious gold. The main color is very similar to the Z4air. Compared with the Z4X, the style jumps from literary retro to business technology.

The main body of the device is made of metal, which is very textured. The luminous logo on the top of the "vinyl record" is also a shiny metal design, and the sincerity is fully displayed in the details.

The interface design is the same as Z4X, simple and regular, with everything you need.

The camera and audio configurations are consistent with the Z4X, and I believe the audio-visual effects of the Z4 Aurora will be as perfect as those of the Z4X. It is worth noting that the full metal design of the Aurora is not only reflected in the body and the luminous logo, but also in the remote control.

The buttons of the remote control have been simplified and arranged more simply. It supports Bluetooth, voice, somatosensory, and flying mouse modes. Whether in terms of material or layout, it reveals a grand business style. It is said that the built-in lithium battery can last up to 200 days on standby after a single charge.

In terms of accessories, the Z4X has been upgraded to include two pairs of standard 3D glasses. Since we only got an engineering prototype this time, we cannot show it here. Of course, hardware alone is not enough. The Z4 Aurora also comes with a 2D to 3D function, which can convert any ordinary 2D source into a 3D effect. You no longer have to worry about 3D source issues. With the Z4 Aurora, you can be immersed in movies, TV series, football games, concerts, and news scenes .

Content: Customized business UI to meet the needs of large screens in office settings

Previously, an insider revealed that XGIMI will launch a function that allows projectors and computers to display on the same screen wirelessly. This is also a major feature highlight of the Z4 Aurora. Users can easily achieve synchronous display of the projector and computer screen by installing the corresponding XGIMI Screen Assistant on their computers. From now on, my mother no longer has to worry about me not being able to find the connection cable during a demonstration.

In addition to eliminating the trouble of connecting cables, XGIMI has also specially created a business UI interface for business people who travel frequently, with a simple style. You can switch freely between audio and video mode and office mode. The large-screen version of WPS is preset inside, and you can quickly and easily open commonly used documents such as word, excel, ppt, etc. from the main interface of the office mode, which can be said to be a great tool for office sharing.

Remember the distortion test in the Z4X review? I wonder if the upgraded version has any improvements in this regard?

Still the original angle:

The previous screen effect was like this:

Now it looks like this:

Obviously, the degree of distortion has been reduced a lot. It is understood that the Z4 Aurora has added a left and right keystone correction function. Even if it is not facing the wall, it can adjust the picture to be square. This function is usually only available on high-end projectors with a price of tens of thousands of yuan. It is not easy for the Aurora with a price of more than 3,000 yuan to have it.

In addition, the Z4 Aurora has also added a thoughtful HDMI preview small window function. When the machine is connected to an external signal source via HDMI, a small window will synchronize the signal source content, making it easier for users to judge whether the connection is successful.

In terms of content, Xgimi still maintains its advantages in variety shows, videos, music, etc., and has introduced high-quality resources such as Mango TV and Baidu Music.

If the Z4air is positioned as a business portable device and the Z4X is positioned as a home entertainment device, then the Z4 Aurora is like the SOHO of the micro-projector industry - "commercial and residential dual-use". It can realize the function of private entertainment and is also generous in formal occasions.

If you are a business person who travels frequently and a homebody who likes to party, it might be a good idea to add the Z4 Aurora to your shopping cart when it is released, because this all-rounder is a good match for you.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.