XGIMI Vibe One review

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The Vibe One is XGIMI's attempt to bring its brand into the entry-level market. It uses a Full HD LCD panel with an LED light source, which keeps the body small at 1.2 kg and the cost low, but it also limits the image to the sort of brightness you expect at this level. At 250 ISO lumens, the maker's own figure, it suits a darkened bedroom or living room at night, ideally with the image kept between 60 and 100 inches where XGIMI says the picture is at its best.

Setting up is the strong point. The throw ratio of 1.3:1 is conventional, and the maker's software handles focus and keystone correction so you can place it on a shelf or table without much fuss. The built-in apps platform covers most streaming, though check that your services are supported.

Sound comes from two 3 W speakers tuned by JBL. They are fine for dialogue at close range but will not fill a larger room, so many owners will want to use the Bluetooth connection for an external speaker. The single HDMI input supports eARC, and there is one USB port.

XGIMI does not publish HDR support or input lag for this model, so it is not one to buy for fast gaming. As a simple, tidy way to get a big picture in a small room, it makes sense, particularly if you want a recognised name and the option of a battery version later.