Which sits closer to the screen, the Formovie C3 or XGIMI Aura 2?

The XGIMI Aura 2 has the shorter throw, so it can be placed closer for the same image size.

Which is cheaper, the Formovie C3 or XGIMI Aura 2?

The Formovie C3 is typically cheaper, around $1,899 at street price.

Head-to-head

Formovie C3 vs XGIMI Aura 2

Side-by-side comparison of the Formovie C3 and XGIMI Aura 2: throw ratio, brightness, resolution, input lag and price — plus which one to buy.

Quick verdict

The Formovie C3 and XGIMI Aura 2 are both ultra-short-throw projectors in a similar price range. The XGIMI Aura 2 is brighter — 2,300 vs 2,250 lumens. The XGIMI Aura 2 can sit closer to the screen (throw ratio from 0.18 vs 0.23). The Formovie C3 costs less — about $1,899 vs $2,469.

Spec	Formovie C3	XGIMI Aura 2
Throw ratio	0.23	0.18
Brightness	2,250 lumens	2,300 lumens
Resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
HDR	Yes	Yes
Light source	laser	laser
Input lag	—	—
Price	~$1,899	~$2,469

Throw distance: Formovie C3 vs XGIMI Aura 2

How far each projector must sit from the screen for the same image size.

Screen	Formovie C3	XGIMI Aura 2
80″	1.3 ft	1.0 ft
100″	1.7 ft	1.3 ft
120″	2.0 ft	1.6 ft
150″	2.5 ft	2.0 ft

Which should you buy?

• Choose the XGIMI Aura 2 if a brighter picture in ambient light matters most.
• Choose the Formovie C3 if you want to spend less for similar core performance.