XGIMI Active 3D glasses

3D in cinema relies on a well-calibrated illusion: sending each eye a distinct image so the brain recreates depth. These XGIMI glasses handle that with shutter lenses that open and close dozens of times per second, in sync with the projector. Nothing to plug in, no transmitter to place on the cabinet: put them on, start a 3D movie, and depth appears.

Synchronization via the projector’s light

Unlike passive glasses, these lenses do not filter light continuously: they block it alternately, left eye then right eye, at the pace of the images displayed by the projector. Synchronization is handled by DLP-Link technology, a brief flash of light emitted between two images that the glasses detect to stay aligned. In practical terms, there is no radio or infrared transmitter to install: the projector and the lenses communicate directly through light.

The LCD lens response time drops below 2 ms. This responsiveness reduces persistence, that ghosting effect that occurs when a shutter is slow to close and lets through the image intended for the other eye.

Stable depth wherever you sit

Alternating shuttering has a known downside: each eye remains blocked half the time, which darkens the perceived image. XGIMI claims 8% higher brightness and a high-transmission lens to offset part of this loss, with reworked definition and color rendering.

The viewing angle reaches 178°, and the depth effect holds even when you are not seated directly in front of the screen. The lenses also enlarge the image by about 10% compared with standard models, slightly widening the field of view. For comfortable viewing, XGIMI recommends a viewing distance of 2 to 5 meters.

Sixty hours and automatic standby

The built-in lithium battery has a capacity of 80 mAh for 60 hours of continuous operation on a single charge. Enough to watch a long run of movies before bringing out the USB cable again.

Power management takes care of itself. The glasses wake from standby as soon as they detect a DLP-Link signal and return to standby when the signal stops, at the end of a session or during a pause. This automatic standby preserves the charge without any manual action.

Compatible XGIMI and DLP-Link projectors

Compatibility covers most of the recent XGIMI catalog:

• HORIZON Ultra
• MoGo 2 Series
• AURA
• HORIZON Pro
• HORIZON
• Halo Plus
• Elfin
• Halo
• MoGo Pro

Outside this list, the glasses work with other DLP-Link projectors that support 3D. Two conditions remain essential: the projector must support DLP-Link 3D mode, and the source being played must be in 3D format. Without these two elements, the lenses produce no depth effect.

Technical Specifications

Product Type

• Active 3D glasses

Battery Life and Power

• Built-in rechargeable lithium battery
  • Capacity: 80 mAh
  • Continuous operating time: 60 hours on a single charge

Image Quality and Visual Experience

• Wide 178° viewing angle
• 10% image enlargement compared to standard models
• Immersive 3D effect regardless of viewing position
• LCD lens with response time under 2 ms
• 8% increased brightness
• Improved definition and color rendering

Compatibility

• Compatible with XGIMI projectors:
  • HORIZON Ultra
  • MoGo 2 Series
  • AURA
  • HORIZON Pro
  • HORIZON
  • Halo Plus
  • Elfin
  • Halo
  • MoGo Pro
• Compatible with other 3D DLP-LINK projectors

Smart Features

• Automatic standby
  • Automatically activates upon receiving the DLP-Link signal
  • Switches to standby mode when the signal disappears