The XGIMI HORIZON Pro is a 4k HDR10/HLG projector. The projector comes with a full suite of image correction technologies, including autofocus, intelligent screen adjustment, and auto keystone correction with object avoidance, so it compensates for any geometry errors in the image automatically and adjusts itself when it detects objects in the frame. It has Android TV with Chromecast and AirScreen built in, and it supports Bluetooth 5.0/BLE and Wi-Fi. It has two HDMI ports, each capable of 4k @ 60Hz, and can passthrough advanced audio formats from DTS and Dolby through eARC. Finally, it has two integrated 8W Harman/Kardon speakers.
Our Verdict
The XGIMI HORIZON Pro is poor for home theater setups. With low contrast, blacks are raised, and it fails to deliver depth to the image, despite having okay brightness. It also can't remove judder from any source, so content looks jittery, and it has noticeable rainbow effect (RBE) when your eyes move around the image. Sadly, it fails to display a wide range of vivid colors for an impactful viewing experience. Its fan noise is somewhat audible at max brightness, but loud scenes drown it out, and it's quieter at lower brightness.
Okay overall image brightness.
Fan is quiet below the projector's max brightness.
Low contrast; content lacks depth.
Can't remove judder from any source.
Inadequate pre-calibration color accuracy.
Noticeable rainbow effect.
Colors aren't vivid.
The XGIMI HORIZON Pro isn't bad for outdoor setups. It has okay brightness that makes it fine to use if you have some string lights nearby, but you have to use it at night to properly see the screen. It includes quick setup features like auto screen fit, keystone, and obstacle avoidance, but it has a fixed lens, which results in a blurry image unless you keep it perfectly centered on the screen. While it doesn't have a handle or case for easy transport, it's not the heaviest projector, and its built-in Android TV means you won't have to bring extra streaming devices.
- Full suite of smart features and wireless connectivity options.
Includes auto keystone, screen fit, and obstacle avoidance settings.
Built-in Android TV for streaming content.
Just isn't bright enough to handle ambient lighting outdoors.
No carrying handle or case.
Lack of optical zoom and lens shift.
The XGIMI HORIZON Pro is decent for bedroom setups. Although it takes up some space on a nightstand, it's lightweight enough to carry to the bedroom for a late-night movie. It has features to quickly set it up, like auto screen fit and keystone adjustments, but unless you have it centered with a wall or screen at a proper distance, the lack of lens shift and optical zoom means the image looks blurry. You may also find that the fan is too loud when content is playing at a lower volume, but it's quieter if you lower the brightness.
- Full suite of smart features and wireless connectivity options.
Fan is quiet below the projector's max brightness.
Includes auto keystone, screen fit, and obstacle avoidance settings.
Built-in Android TV for streaming content.
No carrying handle or case.
Lack of optical zoom and lens shift.
The XGIMI HORIZON Pro is disappointing for gaming. As it has high input lag that leads to a delay in reaction-based games, it's best treated as a casual, slower-paced option rather than something for fast action or competitive play. It's also limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, but at least its DLP imaging technology means that it has minimal motion blur. Unfortunately, it has limited picture quality beyond its okay brightness, as it has raised blacks, and it can't display vivid colors, so most content looks washed out.
Okay overall image brightness.
Minimal motion blur with DLP imaging technology.
Low contrast; content lacks depth.
Inadequate pre-calibration color accuracy.
High input lag, even in Game Mode.
Limited to 60Hz refresh rate.
Colors aren't vivid.
The XGIMI HORIZON Pro is bright enough for dim rooms, but it quickly washes out when lights are turned on. Keep it dark to get the most out of this projector. It at least has great brightness uniformity, so the edges don't look noticeably darker.
Great brightness uniformity.
Just isn't bright enough to handle ambient lighting outdoors.
The XGIMI HORIZON Pro's contrast is poor. It has raised blacks in any content, so images lack depth and look washed out.
Low contrast; content lacks depth.
The XGIMI HORIZON Pro has decent portability. While it's not designed to be carried around because it lacks a handle, it's lightweight enough to bring to another room. It includes features to help you quickly set it up with a screen, like auto screen fit, obstacle avoidance, and keystone adjustments. However, it has a fixed lens without optical zoom or lens shift, so make sure it's centered on the screen at a proper distance to avoid a blurry image.
Includes auto keystone, screen fit, and obstacle avoidance settings.
Built-in Android TV for streaming content.
No carrying handle or case.
Lack of optical zoom and lens shift.
The XGIMI HORIZON Pro has disappointing colors. It fails to display a wide range of vivid colors, so it can't deliver an impactful image. You also need to calibrate it for accurate colors, as they're inaccurate out of the box.
Inadequate pre-calibration color accuracy.
Colors aren't vivid.
The XGIMI HORIZON Pro has disappointing gaming responsiveness. It's limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, so it can't take advantage of the latest gaming consoles. It also has high input lag, so you'll notice some delay when inputting controls, making it less than ideal for playing reaction-based games. It at least uses DLP imaging technology, leading to minimal motion blur with fast-moving objects.
Minimal motion blur with DLP imaging technology.
High input lag, even in Game Mode.
Limited to 60Hz refresh rate.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Oct 07, 2026: We've converted the review to Test Bench 1.0, which replaces our Color Gamut test with Color Volume and adds a new Rainbow Effect test box. We also updated Effective Contrast (formerly Native Contrast) to account for projector brightness and reworked Judder scoring. The new bench also adds Outdoors and Bedroom usages, plus Portability, Color, and Gaming Responsiveness Performance Usages; Movies is now Home Theater, and all existing usage scores have been updated. See the 1.0 changelog.
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Updated May 29, 2026:
We've added text to some test boxes as a result of our latest test bench.
- Updated May 13, 2026: We've converted the review to Test Bench 0.12, which adds new Judder, Screen Adaptation, Battery, Maximum Volume, Size, Mobility Features, and Physical Setup Features test boxes. We also updated Inputs & Connectivity to verify Bluetooth support with wireless speakers or headphones. See the 0.12 changelog.
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Updated Jan 26, 2026:
We've modified the text in our Brightness and Native Contrast text boxes as a result of our latest test bench. We've also added Brightness and Contrast performance usages in the Verdict section.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We reviewed the XGIMI HORIZON Pro 4k projector. It is the mid-range model in XGIMI's HORIZON line of projectors, which also includes the XGIMI HORIZON and the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra. The Ultra is the only one of the three to use a hybrid Laser-LED Dual Light, with the other two projectors using a more traditional DLP lamp.
| Model | Light Source | Resolution | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| XGIMI HORIZON Ultra | Hybrid Laser-LED | 4k (with pixel shift) | 2 x 12W Harman/Kardon |
| XGIMI HORIZON Pro | DLP lamp | 4k (with pixel shift) | 2 x 8W Harman/Kardon |
| XGIMI HORIZON | DLP lamp | 1080p | 2 x 8W Harman/Kardon |
Our unit was manufactured in February 2023.
Popular Projector Comparisons
The XGIMI HORIZON Pro 4k projector is adequate for watching movies, with a reasonable mix of image quality and smart features. However, it's expensive for the image quality that it provides, as it has low contrast and limited colors. The XGIMI HORIZON Ultra is a bit more expensive but offers significantly better image quality with even more modern smart features. If you don't care about smart features, the Epson Home Cinema 3800 offers much better image quality for a similar price. Other projectors, like the BenQ TK700STi, offer slightly better image quality for a similar price point, making the XGIMI HORIZON Pro a poor value proposition overall.
Check out our recommendations for the best 4k projectors and the best projectors for home theater. If you'd prefer to shop for a projector that you can place very close to your screen or wall, look up the best short-throw projectors instead.
The BenQ X3000i is much better than the XGIMI HORIZON Pro. The BenQ is brighter, has deeper contrast, and is much more accurate than the XGIMI. They're both capable of projecting up to 4k @ 60Hz, but the BenQ is better for gamers due to its 1080p @ 240Hz capabilities. The XGIMI is, however, the smaller and lighter product with a full suite of image correction features and two full USB data ports. The BenQ is limited to keystone correction on the vertical axis and has no data USB ports, making the XGIMI easier to move around.
The BenQ TK700STi is better than the XGIMI HORIZON Pro. The BenQ is a bit brighter and has better contrast, so it looks better than the XGIMI when a few lights are on. It's also slightly more accurate pre-calibration than the XGIMI, although you can improve the XGIMI significantly more with calibration. The BenQ is particularly interesting to gamers as it can play games at both 4k @ 60Hz or 1080p @ 240Hz, while the XGIMI is limited to 60Hz at both 4k and 1080p.
The XGIMI HORIZON Ultra is much better than the XGIMI HORIZON Pro. The Ultra is significantly brighter than the Pro and has better pre-calibration color accuracy. The Ultra also offers more modern smart features, including Android TV 11, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wi-Fi 6, as well as a more powerful integrated sound system.
The XGIMI HORIZON Pro is slightly better than the XGIMI HORIZON. The HORIZON Pro projects a sharper image due to its 4k pixel-shifting technology, although the HORIZON is brighter than the Pro. Both projectors are very inaccurate, but the Pro is more accurate pre-calibration than the HORIZON, and the Pro is also more accurate post-calibration.
We've independently bought and tested over 100 projectors and published detailed results for each, so you can decide which one to buy. These have all been tested under the same standardized methodology, allowing you to compare them side by side. We still have all these projectors in our lab, so we can continually go back and compare them to ensure our reviews are still accurate. All our test methodologies are also public on our website, so you can validate the results yourself.
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