XGIMI Titan 4K DLP Projector

The TITAN is XGIMI's first professional-grade projector and a deliberate departure from the compact, smart-featured HORIZON and MoGo lifestyle models on which the brand has built its reputation. Where those projectors prioritize portability and automatic setup, the TITAN is designed for home theater rooms and commercial environments such as boardrooms, churches, and large meeting spaces.

At $3,999, the TITAN competes against the Epson LS12000 and Sony VPL-XW5000ES in the home theater market and with 5000-lumen projectors like BenQ's LU950 in the professional-commercial segment.

Most consumer 4K DLP projectors on the market use either a 0.47-inch or 0.66-inch DMD chip. The TITAN uses a 0.78-inch High Efficiency Pixel (HEP) DMD chip, which offers a reflective surface that is 2.8 times larger than the 0.47-inch surface found in the majority of consumer 4K projectors.

This larger DMD was specifically designed to handle brightnesses up to 7000 lumens, making it ideal for personal applications where the projector must display content at high brightness for extended periods. Another benefit is that a larger chip ensures more of the light engine's output reaches the screen. In addition to brightness, the 0.78-inch HEP DMD’s wide-swing mirror design further improves contrast and color palette by maximizing the separation between light-state and dark-state mirror positions.

The 0.78" DMD is a native 1,920 x 1,080p DLP chip that uses TI’s XPR technology to shift each mirror 4 times, resulting in a 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160p) displayed image. While 4K is still capped at 60 Hz, the ability to jump to 240 Hz at 1080p makes it a great gaming solution rather than just a way to watch movies.

The TITAN uses a dual-laser architecture that differs in character from both single-laser phosphor and the triple RGB laser systems found in newer projectors. A red laser feeds the color wheel directly, while a blue laser is split between the color wheel and a phosphor wheel that generates green.

The output passes through a six-segment color wheel before hitting the DMD. The result is a wide color gamut of 150% DCI-P3 coverage, with better primary color saturation than single-laser phosphor designs, while avoiding the high cost and speckle characteristics of pure RGB triple-laser systems.

The TITAN sits above the HORIZON 20 series and below the new TITAN Noir lineup. We just reviewed the HORIZON 20 Max ($2,699 MSRP), XGIMI's premium lifestyle-focused model that delivers up to 5700 ISO lumens. The unit’s high brightness, smart OS, and room-to-room portability make it a good option for many living spaces.

Since the TITAN is targeted at home theater enthusiasts and professional users, it has a larger DMD chip, a dual-laser light engine, and professional connectivity. It trades away the HORIZON's Android TV integration and design-first sensibility. Buyers considering both should know they are not choosing between better and worse; they are choosing between different philosophies.

The TITAN is designed to appeal to buyers seeking a dedicated viewing space and a way to permanently mount a high-brightness, color-accurate projector. The TITAN’s larger chassis allows for quieter fans and a built-in power supply. The newly announced TITAN Noir series uses triple RGB lasers paired with a 0.47-inch SST DMD and a dual iris system to deliver deeper black levels and higher native contrast. However, the unit’s smaller size means higher fan noise and the need for an external power supply.

For users seeking a bright, flexible, and feature-rich 4K projector for a dedicated home theater or large media room, the TITAN is a compelling option. It is not a lifestyle projector designed for quick setup and portability, but rather a serious display solution aimed at enthusiasts who want near-professional performance without stepping into significantly higher price tiers.

The TITAN's connection panel reflects its fixed-install focused design. Both HDMI ports support 4K HDR input, and HDMI 1 supports eARC, enabling lossless audio passthrough to an AV receiver or soundbar over a single cable without requiring a separate optical connection. The HDMI ports are capped at 4K/60Hz and do not support 4K at 120Hz, which limits options for high-frame-rate gaming or future high-refresh-rate content delivery.

The USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports handle media playback from external drives and can power small streaming devices; a third USB port labeled Service is reserved for manufacturer use.

The RS232 DB-9pin port provides the standard control interface expected in professional AV installations, allowing integration with automation systems and third-party control processors. A 100Mbps LAN port supports network control and firmware updates over a wired connection. There is a mini-jack analog output and an optical digital output to feed an audio signal to powered speakers or connect to a receiver.

Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for network access and Bluetooth. In addition to audio transmission, the remote control also uses it to communicate with the projector. The remote follows XGIMI's existing design language, and it is backlit, which is useful in a dark environment.

The projector includes sensor-based autofocus that operates automatically on startup or on demand. While the projector has a large amount of optical lens shift, the TITAN offers auto keystone correction and manual 4-corner adjustments. The physical setup process is straightforward: the motorized lens shift and one-click autofocus and keystone system reduce installation time considerably compared to projectors requiring manual optical adjustment.

The projector includes a one-click automatic setup sequence that coordinates autofocus, auto-keystone correction, and motorized lens shift into a single calibration step. The automatic calibration sequence is not always consistent, occasionally overshooting the screen boundaries, but a firmware update is planned to address this behavior. Manual adjustments using the remote are precise and responsive.

The TITAN includes several preset picture modes for both SDR and HDR. Most modes, except PERFORMANCE mode, delivered a good-looking image. Most of the modes offered similar brightness, with the main differences being their color temperatures and the default picture enhancement settings. For example, because of its cooler color temperature, the STANDARD mode is a good option for viewing content under warm ambient light.

In a light-controlled environment, the MOVIE and FILMMAKER modes were the most accurate when viewed on SDR. Both modes offer a similar color temperature, which was slightly warm. The main difference between the two modes is that the MOVIE mode has several picture enhancements enabled, designed to increase perceived onscreen contrast and color vibrancy.

The TITAN's rated 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast is a lab measurement taken using alternating all-white and all-black test frames with laser dimming engaged. Real-world on-screen contrast in typical content is considerably lower. In my space, using a sequential (Full On/Full Off) contrast test, I measured a contrast ratio of about 2,000:1. As a general reference, well-performing single-chip DLP projectors at this brightness level typically deliver a measured contrast ratio of 1,500:1 to 3,000:1 on/off.

When the Dynamic Contrast and Dynamic Black Level features are enabled, the projector’s dynamic laser dimming is engaged. During the sequential contrast test, the projector completely switches off the laser when a black frame is detected. The measured dynamic contrast ratio jumps to nearly 500,000:1, the highest I can measure in my space.

The TITAN supports a wide range of HDR formats and features several dedicated HDR picture modes. When viewing HDR10 content, I mostly used FILMMAKER mode because it offered the best balance of brightness and color accuracy. I did engage the dynamic contrast and DBLE features to improve perceived on-screen contrast, since those settings are off by default in this picture mode.

While the TITAN can effectively utilize the dynamic metadata found in Dolby Vision and HDR10+, it also did a good job of tone-mapping static HDR10 content. Even after calibration, on my hundred-inch matte white screen, the projector delivered over 600 nits. The unit's higher brightness reduces the need for aggressive HDR tone mapping. This results in higher on-screen brightness without the need to clip bright highlights.

DCI is a consortium of major Hollywood studios that establishes technical standards for digital cinema projection systems used in commercial movie theaters. According to the DCI, to deliver a reference-level HDR image, 300 nits of brightness are required. The TITAN can easily deliver that much brightness on a 150-inch screen. On my 100’ screen, I could reduce the TITAN's laser light output by 50% and still meet their recommendation while further improving the unit's black level.

The maximum frame rate displayed at 4K is 60 frames per second, but 1080P content can be displayed at 120 frames per second. The TITAN's gaming performance is decent. In STANDARD mode, I measure an input lag of 64ms at 4K/60Hz and 61.5ms at 1080/120Hz. Enabling Game Enhancement Boost mode reduces latency to 32.4ms, which is appropriate for most casual gamers.

The Titan supports HDMI ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), so the projector automatically switches to its Game-Enhancement mode when gaming content is detected. When in Game Enhancement mode, holding down the settings button on the remote brings up a dedicated Gaming menu that includes several settings designed to maximize the gaming experience.

There are dedicated gaming picture mode designed for different types of gaming including First Person Shooter, Role Playing Game and Sports. Enabling the Frame Rate Indicator setting shows the frame rate in the corner of the screen. You can even change the look of the Gaming Menu to match the menu’s look to match your game system, whether it's a Nintendo Switch, a PlayStation, an Xbox, or an Unrestricted Machine.

The Titan high brightness and wide color gamut cover made images pop even under ambient light so you don't have to game with your friends sitting in the dark. While I wish the TITAN supported 4K/120Hz and offered lower input lag, it still delivers a rewarding gaming experience.

The TITAN Noir is the better choice for buyers with a dedicated, fully light-controlled room whose primary concern is film-like black level rendering. The original TITAN is the better choice for buyers who need maximum light output, mixed-use installations, or are working with larger screen sizes where brightness and maximum reliability matter more than absolute contrast.

Due to its larger 0.78” HEP DMD imager, which is designed for extremely high brightnesses, if I were concerned with longevity in harsh environments, I would gravitate to the TITAN over the TITAN Noir Max. The built-in power supply also simplifies installation when ceiling mounting the unit or retrofitting an older projector.