XGIMI HORIZON vs Dangbei Atom

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XGIMI HORIZON
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Our Verdict

XGIMI HORIZON

Dangbei Atom

The Dangbei Atom is a bit worse than the XGIMI HORIZON, but they're different. The Dangbei is a small portable unit and is very easy to throw into a backpack. In turn, the XGIMI, while not huge, isn't easily portable. Neither product delivers tremendous image quality, but the XGIMI is brighter, has slightly better contrast, and has a wider color gamut. The Dangbei is a bit more accurate out of the box, but they're both inaccurate overall. Ultimately, go with your needs: if you need portability, go with the Dangbei; otherwise, the XGIMI works nicely.

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Variants

  • HORIZON (Dark Gray)
  • Atom (Black)

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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

XGIMI HORIZON Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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White Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Color Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Screen Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²
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Native Contrast 
 

N/A
N/A

APL Native Contrast  

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

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0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
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5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
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10% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
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Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

XGIMI HORIZON Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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Rec. 709 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

XGIMI HORIZON Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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Rec. 2020 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
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 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Temp Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

Locked
Locked
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Post Color Picture 
 

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White Balance dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

White Balance Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture 
 

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Imaging Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Light Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

Spectral Power Distribution  

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Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Locked

Focus 
 

Locked

Keystone 
 

Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
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Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Dimension Picture 
 

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Height  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)
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Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

LockdBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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HDMI 
 

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm  

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out  

Locked

Wi-Fi  

Locked
Locked

Ethernet Speed  

Locked
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Supported Resolutions 
 

N/A
N/A

Native Resolution 
 

Locked
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
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Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

Locked

Input Lag 
 

N/A
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
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Locked

HDR10+ 
 

Locked

Dolby Vision 
 

Locked

HLG 
 

Locked
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Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Locked
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
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3D  

3D Support 
 

Locked
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Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

XGIMI HORIZON Inputs Picture Sample

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HDMI 
 

Lock

ARC/eARC 
 

Locked
Locked

Wi-Fi  

Locked
Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

Lock
Lock
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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Locked
Locked

Cast Capable 
 

Locked
Locked

Speaker(s) 
 

Locked
Locked
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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