XGIMI's 'Elfin Flip 4K' and 'Elfin Flip Laser' Surpass 400 Million Yen in Support Purchases, Marking the Fastest Achievement in 'Makuake' History
Smart projector brand XGIMI announced that its 'Elfin Flip 4K' and 'Elfin Flip Laser', currently on pre-sale via Makuake, have surpassed 400 million yen in support purchases. This marks the fastest time to reach this milestone across all categories in Makuake's history. Valued for their slim design and high performance driven by the latest triple-color laser, the pre-sale will continue until July 23.
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Smart projector brand XGIMI announced that total support purchases for its 'Elfin Flip 4K' and 'Elfin Flip Laser', which began pre-sales on Thursday, April 23, 2026, via the new experience support purchase service 'Makuake', have exceeded 400 million yen. Notably, this project achieved the 400 million yen mark at the fastest pace in history across all categories on 'Makuake' (*).
Generating a massive response immediately after launch, the project gained extensive support from a wide demographic beyond just the home appliance category. Support has continually expanded since the first day, leading to this record-breaking achievement. We sincerely thank everyone for their tremendous support.
The pre-sale on 'Makuake' is scheduled to end at 22:00 on July 23. For more details, please refer to the project page below.
'Makuake' Page: https://www.makuake.com/project/elfinflip/
* As of May 14, 2026, based on internal research.
## 'Elfin Flip 4K' Product Overview
Its slim design, featuring an integrated gimbal capable of a 150° rotation, enables versatile installation, including projecting onto walls and ceilings. It fits neatly into limited spaces like bookshelves, naturally blending into everyday living spaces.
Equipped with Nichia's latest-generation triple-color laser (QuaLas RGB series) and a 0.98–1.3:1 optical zoom, it achieves both a high brightness of 1600 ISO lumens at 4K resolution and high installation flexibility. Furthermore, as the series' flagship model, it combines superior image quality, audio, and operability, featuring a low latency of 1ms (*3), gaming performance supporting ALLM and VRR, and Harman Kardon speakers. The operating system is powered by Google TV.
*3 At 1080p / 120Hz, Game Mode On, VRR On, Auto Keystone Correction Off. Measured in XGIMI laboratories.
## Main Features of 'Elfin Flip 4K'
- Slim Design and High Installation Flexibility
The slim design with an integrated 150° rotatable gimbal enables versatile installation suited to various lifestyles, such as wall or ceiling projection. It can be neatly stored in limited spaces like bookshelves and naturally blends into any living space.
- 1600 ISO Lumens Brightness
Projects clear and vivid images even in daytime environments.
- Equipped with Optical Zoom
Supporting a 0.98–1.3:1 optical zoom, which is rare in its price range, it allows for adjustment of the projection size without degrading image quality. It enables large-screen projection from shorter distances even in compact spaces, achieving a 100-inch projection from approximately 2.17m away. (This data is a reference value for screen size at a throw ratio of 0.98:1).
Users can enjoy a large-screen experience without sacrificing image quality, even in confined areas.
- Adopts Nichia's Latest Generation NUMB42 Triple-Color Laser (QuaLas RGB Series)
Equipped with the latest-generation triple-color laser from Nichia, which received the Academy Scientific and Technical Award (*4). It establishes a foundation for high image quality from the light source level, achieving high brightness, high color reproducibility, and high stability.
*4 2024 Academy Scientific and Technical Award, Technical Achievement Award. Honorees: Yoshitaka Nakatsu, Yoji Nagao, Tsuyoshi Hirao, Tomonori Morizumi, and Kazuma Kozuru. For the development of laser diodes for cinema laser projection systems at Nichia Corporation.
- Low Latency
Fully capable for gaming applications. In addition to a low latency of 1ms, it supports ALLM and VRR. It provides a smooth, low-latency, and tear-free visual display, delivering an immersive gaming experience on a large screen.
- Harman Kardon Speakers
Despite its thin and lightweight casing, it features built-in Harman Kardon speakers. Delivering sufficient volume to cover the entire room, it supports decoding for Dolby Audio and Dolby Digital Plus. Expressing depth and three-dimensionality in sound, users can enjoy high-quality movie viewing without the need to connect external speakers.
- Advanced Smart Experience
Equipped with functions such as automatic keystone correction, autofocus, intelligent obstacle avoidance, intelligent screen alignment, wall color adaptation, and eye protection.
## 'Elfin Flip Laser' Product Overview
Its slim design with an integrated 150° rotatable gimbal enables versatile installation, including projecting onto walls and ceilings. It fits neatly into limited spaces like bookshelves, blending seamlessly into daily environments. Adopting Nichia's latest-generation NUMB42 triple-color laser (QuaLas RGB series), it realizes a high brightness of 1600 ISO lumens and rich color reproduction. Even at Full HD resolution, users can enjoy the vivid visual experience unique to a laser light source.
Generating a massive response immediately after launch, the project gained extensive support from a wide demographic beyond just the home appliance category. Support has continually expanded since the first day, leading to this record-breaking achievement. We sincerely thank everyone for their tremendous support.
The pre-sale on 'Makuake' is scheduled to end at 22:00 on July 23. For more details, please refer to the project page below.
'Makuake' Page: https://www.makuake.com/project/elfinflip/
* As of May 14, 2026, based on internal research.
## 'Elfin Flip 4K' Product Overview
Its slim design, featuring an integrated gimbal capable of a 150° rotation, enables versatile installation, including projecting onto walls and ceilings. It fits neatly into limited spaces like bookshelves, naturally blending into everyday living spaces.
Equipped with Nichia's latest-generation triple-color laser (QuaLas RGB series) and a 0.98–1.3:1 optical zoom, it achieves both a high brightness of 1600 ISO lumens at 4K resolution and high installation flexibility. Furthermore, as the series' flagship model, it combines superior image quality, audio, and operability, featuring a low latency of 1ms (*3), gaming performance supporting ALLM and VRR, and Harman Kardon speakers. The operating system is powered by Google TV.
*3 At 1080p / 120Hz, Game Mode On, VRR On, Auto Keystone Correction Off. Measured in XGIMI laboratories.
## Main Features of 'Elfin Flip 4K'
- Slim Design and High Installation Flexibility
The slim design with an integrated 150° rotatable gimbal enables versatile installation suited to various lifestyles, such as wall or ceiling projection. It can be neatly stored in limited spaces like bookshelves and naturally blends into any living space.
- 1600 ISO Lumens Brightness
Projects clear and vivid images even in daytime environments.
- Equipped with Optical Zoom
Supporting a 0.98–1.3:1 optical zoom, which is rare in its price range, it allows for adjustment of the projection size without degrading image quality. It enables large-screen projection from shorter distances even in compact spaces, achieving a 100-inch projection from approximately 2.17m away. (This data is a reference value for screen size at a throw ratio of 0.98:1).
Users can enjoy a large-screen experience without sacrificing image quality, even in confined areas.
- Adopts Nichia's Latest Generation NUMB42 Triple-Color Laser (QuaLas RGB Series)
Equipped with the latest-generation triple-color laser from Nichia, which received the Academy Scientific and Technical Award (*4). It establishes a foundation for high image quality from the light source level, achieving high brightness, high color reproducibility, and high stability.
*4 2024 Academy Scientific and Technical Award, Technical Achievement Award. Honorees: Yoshitaka Nakatsu, Yoji Nagao, Tsuyoshi Hirao, Tomonori Morizumi, and Kazuma Kozuru. For the development of laser diodes for cinema laser projection systems at Nichia Corporation.
- Low Latency
Fully capable for gaming applications. In addition to a low latency of 1ms, it supports ALLM and VRR. It provides a smooth, low-latency, and tear-free visual display, delivering an immersive gaming experience on a large screen.
- Harman Kardon Speakers
Despite its thin and lightweight casing, it features built-in Harman Kardon speakers. Delivering sufficient volume to cover the entire room, it supports decoding for Dolby Audio and Dolby Digital Plus. Expressing depth and three-dimensionality in sound, users can enjoy high-quality movie viewing without the need to connect external speakers.
- Advanced Smart Experience
Equipped with functions such as automatic keystone correction, autofocus, intelligent obstacle avoidance, intelligent screen alignment, wall color adaptation, and eye protection.
## 'Elfin Flip Laser' Product Overview
Its slim design with an integrated 150° rotatable gimbal enables versatile installation, including projecting onto walls and ceilings. It fits neatly into limited spaces like bookshelves, blending seamlessly into daily environments. Adopting Nichia's latest-generation NUMB42 triple-color laser (QuaLas RGB series), it realizes a high brightness of 1600 ISO lumens and rich color reproduction. Even at Full HD resolution, users can enjoy the vivid visual experience unique to a laser light source.
FAQ
What record did XGIMI's Elfin Flip 4K achieve on Makuake?
It became the fastest project across all categories on Makuake to surpass 400 million yen in support purchases.
What are the main features of the Elfin Flip 4K?
It features a highly versatile slim design with an integrated gimbal, and delivers 4K high image quality using Nichia's triple-color laser.
Is the Elfin Flip 4K good for gaming?
Yes. It supports a 1ms low latency, ALLM, and VRR, enabling a smooth gaming experience on a large screen.