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Optoma GT1090HDR
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra
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Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED + Laser
Our Verdict
Optoma GT1090HDR
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra
The XGIMI HORIZON Ultra delivers much better picture quality than the Optoma GT1090HDR. The XGIMI is a long-throw projector, so you have to place it farther from the screen than the short throw Optoma. The XGIMI delivers much better picture quality, though, as colors are brighter and more accurate. The XGIMI also has a built-in smart interface, so you can stream your favorite content directly on the projector without needing an additional streaming device.
Variants
- GT1090HDR (White)
- HORIZON Ultra (Misty Gold)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
7.1
7.5
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
4.9
7.8
Contrast
7.5
6.4
Brightness
7.4
8.4
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
7.4
8.4
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
1,795 lm
1,821 lm
Color Light Output
1,222 lm
1,832 lm
Brightness Uniformity
78%
98%
Screen Brightness
194 cd/m²
205 cd/m²
Contrast
7.5
6.4
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
1,225 : 1
418 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
672 : 1
355 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
429 : 1
298 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
315 : 1
255 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
205 : 1
199 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
108 : 1
126 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
4.9
7.8
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.33
3.39
Color dE
10.06
2.00
Gamma
2.25
2.14
Color Temperature
6,035 K
6,172 K
Picture Mode
User
High Color Accuracy
Color Temp Setting
Warm
High Color Accuracy
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
7.0
7.8
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.35
3.39
Color dE
5.62
2.00
Gamma
2.23
2.14
Color Temperature
6,520 K
6,172 K
White Balance Calibration
2 point
2 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Picture Mode
User
High Color Accuracy
Color Gamut
7.7
7.7
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
97.64%
93.93%
Rec. 709 uv
95.89%
93.00%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
57.42%
68.56%
Rec. 2020 uv
62.51%
70.96%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
Laser
LED + Laser
Resolution
1080p
Pixel Shift 4k
Spectral Power Distribution
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
0.50
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
0.50
1.50
Optics
Optical Zoom
Motorized
Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
0.50
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
0.50
1.50
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
Portability
5.0
5.5
Dimension Picture
Height
4.8" (12.3 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)
Width
13.3" (33.7 cm)
8.8" (22.4 cm)
Depth
10.4" (26.5 cm)
10.4" (26.5 cm)
Weight
9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
Noise
8.2
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
45.9dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
0
2
Audio Out 3.5mm
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
Ethernet Speed
100Mbps
Supported Resolutions
7.3
Native Resolution
1080p
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled (Forced)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag
6.1
4k @ 60Hz
25.4
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
156.7
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
26.0
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
156.4
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
26.0
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
Yes
HLG
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
No
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Yes
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
2.0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
Yes
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
Yes
3D
3D Support
Yes
Features
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2
ARC/eARC
No
Yes (eARC)
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
USB Data Ports
0
2
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
No
Android
Cast Capable
No
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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