XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max vs HORIZON 20 Pro: Which Projector Is Better?

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Updated Feb 05, 2026 08:27 PM

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Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

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Our Verdict

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro

The XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max is a little better than the XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro, for one reason only: it's brighter. Otherwise, both projectors are nearly identical, with the same feature set.

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Main Differences for

Movies

Threshold

0.10

Movies

8.9

8.7

Brightness

9.3

8.8

Full Comparison

Movies

8.9

8.7

Gaming

7.8

Brightness

9.3

8.8

Contrast

8.5

Picture Quality

Brightness

9.3

8.8

Brightness Measurement Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output

2,646 lm

2,014 lm

Color Light Output

2,647 lm

2,038 lm

Brightness Uniformity

97%

Screen Brightness

305 cd/m²

233 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

8.5

APL Native Contrast

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro APL Native Contrast

0.1% APL Native Contrast

1,736 : 1

1,747 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

1,734 : 1

1,740 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

1,720 : 1

1,723 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

1,618 : 1

1,602 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

1,491 : 1

1,480 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

1,384 : 1

1,359 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

1,201 : 1

1,176 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

899 : 1

881 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

1,740 : 1

1,755 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

5,526 : 1

39,932 : 1

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Color Gamut

9.7

9.4

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy

99.80%

98.67%

Rec. 709 uv

99.40%

99.72%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy

91.68%

85.22%

Rec. 2020 uv

95.29%

92.75%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

7.8

8.1

Pre White Balance Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture

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White Balance dE

3.06

2.41

Color dE

1.87

2.29

Gamma

2.14

2.16

Color Temperature

7,075 K

6,919 K

Picture Mode

Movie

Color Temp Setting

D65

Movie

Gamma Setting

Middle

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

9.3

9.0

Post White Balance Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE

0.80

0.77

Color dE

1.16

2.16

Gamma

2.18

2.19

Color Temperature

6,519 K

6,546 K

White Balance Calibration

11 point

Color Calibration

Yes

Picture Mode

Movie

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

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Imaging Technology

DLP

Light Source

Laser

Spectral Power Distribution

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Spectral Power Distribution

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Motorized

Focus

Auto Focus

Keystone

Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio

1.50

Horizontal Lens Shift

120%

Vertical Lens Shift

45%

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Portability

6.0

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Height

9.7" (24.7 cm)

Width

11.7" (29.7 cm)

Depth

7.3" (18.5 cm)

Weight

11.4 lbs (5.2 kg)

11.0 lbs (5.0 kg)

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Noise

7.9

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

47.6dBA

47.7dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

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

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

48Gbps

USB Data Ports

Audio Out 3.5mm

Digital Optical Audio Out

Wi-Fi

Yes

Ethernet Speed

No Ethernet

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Supported Resolutions

9.8

Native Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

4k @ 120Hz

Scaled

1440p @ 60Hz

Scaled

1440p @ 120Hz

Scaled

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

Yes

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

240 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Yes

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Input Lag

6.3

6.5

4k @ 60Hz

28.5

27.1

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

115.3

115.6

4k @ 120Hz

11.1

10.4

1080p @ 60Hz

28.6

27.1

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

115.8

114.4

1080p @ 120Hz

11.1

10.2

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

5.9

9.4

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

HDR10+

Yes

Dolby Vision

Yes

HLG

Yes

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Yes

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Yes

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Yes

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Yes

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Yes

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

7.1

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1

Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes

Optical: DTS 5.1

Yes

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3D

3D Support

Yes

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Features

Smart Features & Sound

Smart OS

Android

Cast Capable

Yes

Speaker(s)

Yes

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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