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XGIMI HORIZON vs Dangbei Atom

Which Projector Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessNative ContrastColor GamutPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color Accuracy
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsVariable Refresh RateInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Inputs & ConnectivitySmart Features & SoundIn The Box
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XGIMI HORIZON
Dangbei Atom 
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Tested using Methodology v0.9

Updated Sep 29, 2025 08:08 PM

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Tested using Methodology v0.11

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XGIMI HORIZON Picture
Dangbei Atom Picture
Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Native Resolution
Locked
Imaging Technology
Locked
Light Source
Locked

Our Verdict

XGIMI HORIZON

Dangbei Atom

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 
 

6.5
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

7.2
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

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White Light Output 
 

1,162 lm
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Color Light Output 
 

1,125 lm
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Brightness Uniformity 
 

89%
Lock%

Screen Brightness 
 

127 cd/m²
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Native Contrast 
 

6.3
N/A

APL Native Contrast  

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

417 : 1
Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

347 : 1
Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

294 : 1
Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

254 : 1
Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

189 : 1
Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

113 : 1
Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
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Color Gamut 
 

7.8
N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

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Rec. 709 xy 
 

96.67%
Lock%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

92.14%
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Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

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Rec. 2020 xy 
 

62.71%
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Rec. 2020 uv 
 

74.24%
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

4.1
N/A

Pre White Balance Picture 
 

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Pre Color Picture 
 

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White Balance dE 
 

7.74
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Color dE 
 

6.92
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Gamma 
 

2.11
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Color Temperature 
 

6,407 K
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Picture Mode 
 

Office
Locked

Color Temp Setting 
 

No Color Temp Setting
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

No Gamma Setting
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.1
N/A

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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White Balance dE 
 

1.51
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Color dE 
 

5.18
Lock

Gamma 
 

2.11
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

6,573 K
Lock K

White Balance Calibration 
 

1 point
Locked

Color Calibration 
 

No
Locked

Picture Mode 
 

Custom
Locked
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture 
 

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Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
Locked

Light Source 
 

LED
Locked

Resolution 
 

1080p
Locked

Spectral Power Distribution  

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Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.20
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Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.20
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Locked

Focus 
 

Locked

Keystone 
 

Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.20
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.20
Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A

Portability 
 

6.0
N/A

Dimension Picture 
 

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Height  

5.4" (13.6 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

8.2" (20.8 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

8.6" (21.8 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight 
 

6.3 lbs (2.9 kg)
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Noise 
 

N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

LockdBA
Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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HDMI 
 

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

2
Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm  

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out  

Locked

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Locked

Ethernet Speed  

Locked
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Supported Resolutions 
 

N/A

Native Resolution 
 

1080p
Locked

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Locked

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

Locked

Input Lag 
 

N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

Lock

HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Locked

HDR10+ 
 

Locked

Dolby Vision 
 

Locked

HLG 
 

Locked

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked

3D  

3D Support 
 

Locked
Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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HDMI 
 

2

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Locked

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

2
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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Locked

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Locked

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Locked
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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