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Hisense C2 Ultra vs XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro

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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Hisense C2 Ultra
XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro

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Imaging Technology
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Our Verdict

Hisense C2 Ultra

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro

The Hisense C2 Ultra and XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro are very closely matched. The XGIMI has slightly better image quality, but just barely. The Hisense, in turn, is a bit better for gaming due to its lower input lag at 60Hz and 240Hz, although the XGIMI is a bit better at 120Hz. The Hisense has a wider throw ratio, giving you more options for where to place it around the room.

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 
 

8.6
8.7
No major differences between these projectors for movies. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.7
8.8

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Brightness Measurement Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,848 lm
2,014 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,979 lm
2,038 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

98%
97%

Screen Brightness 
 

213 cd/m²
233 cd/m²
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Native Contrast 
 

8.2
8.5

APL Native Contrast  

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Hisense C2 Ultra APL Native Contrast
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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,494 : 1
1,747 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,491 : 1
1,740 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,471 : 1
1,723 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,342 : 1
1,602 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,203 : 1
1,480 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,093 : 1
1,359 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

913 : 1
1,176 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

642 : 1
881 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

1,522 : 1
1,755 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

12,118 : 1
39,932 : 1
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Color Gamut 
 

9.8
9.4

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

99.55%
98.67%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

105.36%
99.72%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

95.87%
85.22%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

98.71%
92.75%
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.9
8.1

Pre White Balance Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Pre White Balance Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Pre Color Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.36
2.41

Color dE 
 

1.62
2.29

Gamma 
 

2.18
2.16

Color Temperature 
 

6,895 K
6,919 K

Picture Mode 
 

FILMMAKER MODE
Movie

Color Temp Setting 
 

Warm1
Movie

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
Middle
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

9.1
9.0

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Post White Balance Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Post Gamma Curve Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Post Color Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

1.46
0.77

Color dE 
 

0.97
2.16

Gamma 
 

2.20
2.19

Color Temperature 
 

6,545 K
6,546 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

20 point
11 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

FILMMAKER MODE
Movie
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Style Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
Laser

Spectral Power Distribution 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Spectral Power Distribution
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro 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 
 

6.0
6.0

Dimension Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Dimension Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Dimension Picture

Height  

11.0" (28.0 cm)
9.7" (24.7 cm)

Width  

9.4" (24.0 cm)
11.7" (29.7 cm)

Depth  

9.8" (25.0 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)

Weight 
 

14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
11.0 lbs (5.0 kg)
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Noise 
 

7.0
7.9

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

52.8dBA
47.7dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra Inputs Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

2 (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
6.5

4k @ 60Hz 
 

17.9
27.1

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

151.9
115.6

4k @ 120Hz 
 

12.5
10.4

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

16.8
27.1

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

49.1
114.4

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

12.8
10.2

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

7.2
9.4
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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 (VIDAA)
Android

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Hisense C2 Ultra In The Box Picture
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