In their booth at CES 2025, NexiGo showcased several current and new projectors, highlighting the company’s commitment to improving home entertainment. The four new projectors on display were the Aurora Pro MKII, TriVision Ultra MKII, Nova Mini, and PJ40 Pro.
Aurora Pro MKII
The Aurora Pro MKII delivers higher native and dynamic contrast than the original Aurora Pro
The NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII will replace the Aurora Pro, a model that previously earned an award from ProjectorReviews.com for its high-quality image projection and user-friendly features. The original Aurora Pro gained praise for its ability to produce a vibrant image while delivering good black level and shadow detail. The new Aurora Pro builds on this foundation with several key improvements.
Due to a new Scene Adapt Engine (SAE) with Dynamic Iris and Laser Dimming, the projector’s dynamic contrast ratio has been increased to 30,000:1. This improvement ensures more realistic contrast levels, particularly in scenes with mixed lighting conditions while maintaining the same native brightness levels.
The Aurora Pro MKII’s enhanced tone mapping also helps deliver improved dynamic contrast and greater shadow detail in challenging dark HDR scenes. For example, NexiGo compared the MKII vs. the original Aurora Pro side-by-side. It demonstrated the MKII's performance with a very dark scene from the film 1917, highlighting the projector’s ability to preserve intricate visual shadow details.
Another upgrade in the Aurora Pro MKII is its advanced dimming technology, which now combines firmware improvements with new hardware components. This innovation enhances the projector’s ability to adapt to dark details, ensuring smoother transitions and greater image clarity. The new lens system further improves edge-to-edge focus, resolving issues found in the original model. As a result, users can enjoy a sharper image across the entire projection surface.
Despite these advancements, the Aurora Pro MKII retains familiar features such as HDR support (Dolby Vision, HDR10+), operating system functionality, and compatibility with external streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV. NexiGo’s decision to focus on external streaming devices minimizes cost while maximizing flexibility and upgradeability.
The Aurora Pro MKII has a retail price of $3,499, but NexiGo is offering an early adopter price of just $2000, which makes the unit an outsatnding value. Additionally, NexiGo plans to launch a trade-in program, allowing owners of lightly used Aurora Pro projectors to upgrade to the MKII at a reduced cost, demonstrating their commitment to customer satisfaction.
TriVision Ultra MKII
The TriVision Pro MKII can deliver 4000 lumens of brightness
Another notable new projector the NexiGo introduced at this year's CES is the TriVision Ultra MKII, which builds upon the success of its predecessor, the TriVision Ultra. Like the older model, the new model has a high-quality sound system and integrated smart features.
While the original TriVision Ultra offered 2,600 lumens of brightness, the MKII raised the bar with a brightness level of 4,000 lumens. This increase in brightness makes the TriVision Ultra MKII more versatile, particularly in environments with ambient light or during twilight hours. The MKII also incorporates ALPD 5.0 Pro technology, which uses an enhanced laser light source to improve color accuracy and brightness uniformity. These upgrades ensure the MKII delivers vivid, lifelike images suitable for both home and professional settings.
The physical design of the TriVision Ultra MKII has also evolved. While the original model was marketed as a portable device weighing approximately 11 pounds, the MKII has shifted towards a more transportable format, weighing nearly 18 pounds. Although this increased weight makes it less portable, it allows higher brightness, enhances durability, and adds mounting capabilities. While pricing has not been announced, NexiGo anticipates the TriVision Ultra MKII will be ready for release by the end of 2025.
Nova Mini
The Nova Mini, another new release, is designed with portability and ease of use in mind. Targeted at casual users, students, and gift buyers, the Nova Mini is compact and lightweight, making it an ideal choice for dorm rooms, small apartments, or outdoor movie nights.
Despite its small size, the Nova MIni offers impressive performance with a brightness of 1,200 ANSI lumens and a built-in Google TV operating system. This allows users to stream their favorite content without additional devices. The Nova Mini is expected to be available by the end of the first quarter of 2025, though its pricing details are still being finalized.
PJ40 Pro
NexiGo has added two new models to their PJ40 Series for those seeking an affordable entry-level LCD projector. The PJ40 Ultra and PJ40 Pro offer 800 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 20W Surround Sound System in a compact design. Their portability makes them a convenient option for those new to projection technology.
While the PJ40 Ultra comes preloaded with streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video, the PJ40 Pro has Google TV built-in, which gives users access to over 10,000 apps and streaming services. Priced at $399, the PJ40 Pro is an accessible choice for users who want to experience high-quality image projection without a significant financial investment. It also supports mounting, enhancing its versatility for various use cases.
NexiGo compared their 1.5 gain fresnel ALR screen with a matte white screen using two Aurora Pro units
The TriVision Ultra's rated brightness of 2600 lumens is enough to display a vibrant image on a 200" screen
Another feature demonstrated by NexiGo at CES 2025 was the performance of advanced screens paired with their projectors. The company showcased how Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) and matte white screens are impacted in bright lighting conditions. For example, a high-gain Fresnel ALR screen significantly reduces the impact of ambient light, ensuring better image clarity and contrast in well-lit environments.
Another demo matched the TriVision Ultra with a 200-inch matte white screen. The Trivision Ultra has a rated brightness of 2600 ISO lumens, which is enough to project vibrant image in a darkened space. These demonstrations highlighted how combining their UST projector with the right screen setup will optimize the viewing experience.
The new NexiGo projectors unveiled at CES reflect broader trends in the projector industry, such as the growing demand for ultra-short throw designs and lifestyle projectors. Nexigo’s focus on improving brightness, contrast, and usability aligns with these trends, ensuring its products remain competitive in an evolving market.
In summary, NexiGo’s CES 2025 showcase highlighted their dedication to enhancing projector technology for a wide range of users. The Aurora Pro MKII and TriVision Ultra MKII represent significant upgrades over their predecessors, while the Nova Mini and PJ40 Pro offer compelling solutions for portable and entry-level projection.
