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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 vs XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max

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
      Smart Features & SoundIn The Box
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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2
XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max

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Imaging Technology
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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max

The XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max is better than the Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2. The Valerion is a solid performer, but the XGIMI has it beat in almost every facet: brightness, contrast, and out-of-the-box color accuracy. The XGIMI also has lower input lag, making it a better pick for gamers. The one advantage of the Valerion is that it's less noisy under load.

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 
 

8.5
8.9

Brightness 
 

8.7
9.3

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.1
7.8

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.7
9.3

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Brightness Measurement Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,949 lm
2,646 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,944 lm
2,647 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

98%
97%

Screen Brightness 
 

225 cd/m²
305 cd/m²
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Native Contrast 
 

8.3
8.5

APL Native Contrast  

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,714 : 1
1,736 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,703 : 1
1,734 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,670 : 1
1,720 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,443 : 1
1,618 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,222 : 1
1,491 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,064 : 1
1,384 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

846 : 1
1,201 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

534 : 1
899 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

1,766 : 1
1,740 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

15,332 : 1
5,526 : 1
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Color Gamut 
 

9.9
9.7

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

99.56%
99.80%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

99.69%
99.40%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

96.19%
91.68%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

98.29%
95.29%
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.1
7.8

Pre White Balance Picture 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Pre White Balance Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Pre Color Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

4.20
3.06

Color dE 
 

2.16
1.87

Gamma 
 

2.17
2.14

Color Temperature 
 

7,066 K
7,075 K

Picture Mode 
 

Theater
Movie

Color Temp Setting 
 

Warm1
D65

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
Middle
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

9.4
9.3

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Post White Balance Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Post Gamma Curve Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Post Color Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

0.92
0.80

Color dE 
 

0.72
1.16

Gamma 
 

2.19
2.18

Color Temperature 
 

6,473 K
6,519 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

22 point
11 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

Theater
Movie
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Style Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
Laser

Spectral Power Distribution 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Spectral Power Distribution
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Spectral Power Distribution
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Motorized
Motorized

Focus 
 

Auto Focus
Auto Focus

Keystone 
 

Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

0.90
1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.50
1.50

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
120%

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
45%
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Portability 
 

5.5
6.0

Dimension Picture 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Dimension Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Dimension Picture

Height  

7.4" (18.7 cm)
9.7" (24.7 cm)

Width  

10.2" (25.8 cm)
11.7" (29.7 cm)

Depth  

8.5" (21.6 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)

Weight 
 

15.9 lbs (7.2 kg)
11.4 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Noise 
 

8.3
7.9

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

44.9dBA
47.6dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Inputs Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

3 (1x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1)
2 (1x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

48Gbps
48Gbps

USB Data Ports 
 

2
1

Audio Out 3.5mm  

1
1

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
1

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

Ethernet Speed  

100Mbps
No Ethernet
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Supported Resolutions 
 

9.8
9.8

Native Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Scaled
Scaled

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled (Forced)
Scaled

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Scaled
Scaled

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

240 Hz
240 Hz
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Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

No
Yes
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Input Lag 
 

7.4
6.3

4k @ 60Hz 
 

18.3
28.5

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

137.7
115.3

4k @ 120Hz 
 

13.2
11.1

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

18.5
28.6

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

140.5
115.8

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

13.0
11.1

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

5.5
5.9
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Vision 
 

Yes
Yes

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

7.1
7.1

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes
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3D  

3D Support 
 

Yes
Yes
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Features

Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Android

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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