XGIMI Aura 2 throw distance & placement

The Aura 2 uses a ust (ultra-short-throw) lens with a 0.177-0.177:1 throw ratio, meaning almost no distance separates the projector from the screen it fills. At 100 inches that works out to 0.39-0.39 m, so the unit sits on furniture directly under the image rather than being positioned across the room as a conventional long-throw projector would be.

With 2300 lumens, a native 3840x2160 (4K) panel, and an led-laser-hybrid light source, the Aura 2 is built for a controllable-light living space rather than a fully daylit room; laser-hybrid sources also tend to hold brightness and colour more consistently over long viewing hours than lamp-based units. This combination suits a media wall or lounge where the screen size and seating are fixed and the household wants a large image without a ceiling or rear-wall mount.

Use the calculator's screen-size control to see how the 0.39 m figure moves as the image grows or shrinks — because the throw ratio is fixed, a larger screen simply asks for slightly more clearance between the console and the wall, not a repositioned projector. For ultra-short-throw units like this, also confirm the console or cabinet has enough depth to hold the unit level and square to the wall, and note that an ambient-light-rejecting (ALR) screen is commonly paired with UST projectors to preserve contrast in rooms that are not fully darkened.

The calculator resolves throw distance only; it does not evaluate screen gain or ALR performance, how much ambient light the room actually admits, mounting or console suitability, the exact lens variant if a model line ships more than one, or audio output and speaker placement. Those factors sit alongside the throw figure and are worth checking against the room separately.