Meet the Xgimi Z9X — A 4K Portable Projector That Turns Any Wall into a Cinema

Xgimi is back with a new piece of living room eye candy — the Z9X, a sleek 4K portable projector that blurs the line between design and performance. Just launched in China for 4,124 yuan (around $580), it’s now available for pre-order on JD.com ahead of its October 15 release. For global markets, the same model is expected to debut as part of Xgimi’s Elfin Flip series.

At just 7.8 cm thick and 1.5 kg light, the Z9X looks more like a minimalist art object than a projector. It comes in an elegant Mocha Brown finish and features a gimbal-style hinge that tilts up to 150 degrees, making it easy to project onto a wall, ceiling, or wherever your movie night happens.

Inside, the Z9X packs serious power. It uses a 0.39-inch DMD chip to project native 4K resolution at 1300 CVIA lumens, sharp enough to deliver cinematic detail even in moderately lit rooms. The optical zoom lens supports a 0.98–1.3:1 throw ratio, giving you a crisp 100-inch display from just 2.17 meters away — ideal for smaller apartments or creative studio setups across Asia’s compact living spaces.

Under the hood, the projector runs on the MT9681 flagship chipset — the same one found in Xgimi’s top-tier models — paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It supports 1080p gaming at up to 240fps, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), which means it’s not just for movies — it’s also a surprisingly capable gaming machine.

Lighting is handled by Xgimi’s Qualas 32 laser light engine, which offers an 18% boost in light efficiency and an impressive 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. It supports HDR10, HLG, and HDR Vivid, enhanced by a trio of AI-driven image tools — AI-HDR, AI-PQ, and AI-SR upscaling — that fine-tune brightness, contrast, and sharpness in real-time. The lens module features a 10-layer optical stack with LSR coating, cutting down on glare, speckle, and color fringing.

Color reproduction is another highlight. The Z9X supports 110% BT.2020, DCI-P3, Rec.709, and Adobe RGB, covering virtually every major color gamut standard. With ΔE < 1 color accuracy and a human-eye bionic color algorithm, Xgimi collaborated with professional cinematographers to create optimized color profiles for films, portraits, and documentaries — a thoughtful nod to the growing creator culture in Asia.

Sound-wise, Xgimi teamed up with Harman Kardon for a dual 7W speaker setup that supports Dolby Audio and DTS:X, turning the projector into a standalone entertainment hub. It runs on Xgimi’s AI-based OS, complete with Xiao Ai voice assistant and Mi Home smart ecosystem integration, making it a smooth fit in any smart home setup.

The Z9X also comes with an array of smart features: auto focus, keystone correction, screen alignment, color wall detection, and even obstacle avoidance, so your visuals always stay perfectly framed. Connectivity includes dual HDMI (one with eARC), USB 3.0 and 2.0, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.4 — all running quietly under 28 dB of noise and consuming just 100W of power.

In short, the Xgimi Z9X isn’t just another projector; it’s a lifestyle gadget designed for people who treat their spaces like creative studios — whether that’s a Tokyo apartment, a Bangkok co-living loft, or a cozy home theater in Jakarta. With its mix of 4K precision, AI smarts, and stylish form, it’s shaping up to be one of the most versatile home projectors of 2025.

For Xgimi fans craving more light power, the brand also teased the Horizon 20 series with up to 5,700 ISO lumens and a 1ms gaming mode, plus the Titan 4K dual-laser projector boasting 5,000 ISO lumens — showing that home cinema in Asia is officially stepping into its premium era.