XGIMI has built a reputation for producing high-quality lifestyle and portable projectors. We have consistently been impressed by the XGIMI projectors we have reviewed over the past few years. Their models combine cutting-edge technologies and beautiful design while maintaining affordable price points. XGIMI models like the Horizon Max deliver performance that rivals significantly more expensive models.
XGIMI is now leveraging its engineering expertise to develop higher-end models to meet the needs of more discerning Home Theater enthusiasts. Last year, they introduced Titan for the professional market, and at CES 2026, they highlighted a new model, the Titan Noir Max. This model is designed to deliver image quality comparable to sub-$10,000 models from Epson, Sony and JVC.
While the projector delivers 5,000 lumens of brightness, XGIMI has emphasized the unit’s ability to deliver enhanced contrast and color fidelity over raw lumens. The Titan Noir Max features a new Dynamic Iris System and updated optics designed to boost contrast and to improve image depth compared with the company’s earlier professional-oriented Titan model.
The inclusion of a dynamic iris is notable because most single-chip DLP laser projectors, including many in XGIMI’s lineup, use fixed-aperture designs that deliver strong brightness but comparatively limited contrast. The Titan Noir Max’s iris system adjusts the effective aperture in real time based on scene content, reducing light output in darker scenes to deepen black levels and widening it in brighter scenes to preserve peak brightness.
The goal is a richer grayscale response and better shadow detail without sacrificing highlight intensity. The dual-iris system is one reason the Titan Noir Max has a rated native contrast of 10,000:1 and a dynamic contrast of 100,000:1. While its native contrast numbers cannot match those of an LCOS-based JVC or Sony projector, they are superior to most DLP and 3LCD projectors on the market.
Titan Noir Max uses a “brand new SST DMD structure,” which incorporates modifications to the digital micromirror device (DMD) assembly to improve thermal and power tolerance.
Titan Noir Max offers 2x optical zoom with a throw ratio of 1.0–2.0:1. It also provides extensive optical lens shift capability with ±130% vertical and ±50% horizontal adjustment, which increases installation flexibility without relying on digital keystone correction.
The flagship Titan Noir Max stands out in XGIMI’s lineup as a powerful 4K Home Theater projector that prioritizes contrast through a dual-iris architecture and an updated optical design, while maintaining the brand’s commitment to flexible installation and modern processing capabilities.
Compared with the original Titan, which leans heavily on brightness and broad usage versatility, the Noir Max appears aimed at viewers who prioritize deeper blacks and richer cinematic detail in controlled viewing environments.
At the time of this writing, XGIMI has not shared the unit’s list price or an availability date, but the Titan Noir Max is expected to be available sometime in 2026. XGIMI will showcase the Titan Noir Max in its CES 2026 meeting space. Hopefully, we can obtain more information about the unit and share it in the near future. The XGIMI Noir Max is one of the projectors I am most excited to review in 2026.
