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

The Formovie Cinema Edge is typically cheaper, around $1,799 at street price.

Head-to-head

Formovie Cinema Edge vs XGIMI Aura 2

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

Quick verdict

The Formovie Cinema Edge and XGIMI Aura 2 are both ultra-short-throw projectors in a similar price range. The XGIMI Aura 2 is brighter — 2,300 vs 1,900 lumens. The XGIMI Aura 2 can sit closer to the screen (throw ratio from 0.18 vs 0.23). The Formovie Cinema Edge costs less — about $1,799 vs $2,469.

Spec	Formovie Cinema Edge	XGIMI Aura 2
Throw ratio	0.23	0.18
Brightness	1,900 lumens	2,300 lumens
Resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
HDR	Yes	Yes
Light source	laser	laser
Input lag	—	—
Price	~$1,799	~$2,469

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Throw distance: Formovie Cinema Edge vs XGIMI Aura 2

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

Screen	Formovie Cinema Edge	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 Cinema Edge if you want to spend less for similar core performance.