NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII

For primarily dark room viewing, I’m going to declare a tie between the NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII and the Hisense PT1. Both are absolutely exceptional, with the NexiGo coming out slightly on top in terms of black floor and the PT1 slightly in the lead in terms of color accuracy after calibration and color space coverage. The PT1 has better input lag, but only if you’re planning on using 240 Hz, and the NexiGo has the advantage of being able to crank out about 400 extra lumens after calibration. If you’re trying to decide between the two, I’d say the main differences are that the NexiGo has a higher tendency to show dynamic artifacts as a result of its mechanical iris. So, if those types of things will bother you, then the PT1 is probably a better pick. But the PT1’s pure RGB laser light source is more prone to laser speckle and color deficient metamerism, so if you’re planning on using a Fresnel ALR screen or you have any form of color blindness, the NexiGo should be the clear choice.