XGIMI HORIZON Pro vs HORIZON

Tested using Methodology v0.9

Updated Sep 29, 2025 08:08 PM

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Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source LED

Native Resolution 1080p

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source LED

Our Verdict

XGIMI HORIZON Pro

XGIMI HORIZON

The XGIMI HORIZON Pro is slightly better than the XGIMI HORIZON. The HORIZON Pro projects a sharper image due to its 4k pixel-shifting technology, although the HORIZON is brighter than the Pro. Both projectors are very inaccurate, but the Pro is more accurate pre-calibration than the HORIZON, and the Pro is also more accurate post-calibration.

Variants

HORIZON Pro (Black)

HORIZON (Dark Gray)

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Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our projectors test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Movies

6.6

6.5

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

5.5

4.1

Brightness

6.8

7.2

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Movies

6.6

6.5

Gaming

5.3

Picture Quality

Brightness

6.8

7.2

Brightness Measurement Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output

894 lm

1,162 lm

Color Light Output

829 lm

1,125 lm

Brightness Uniformity

90%

89%

Screen Brightness

99 cd/m²

127 cd/m²

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Contrast

6.4

6.3

APL Native Contrast

Preview Graph

1% APL Native Contrast

421 : 1

417 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

359 : 1

347 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

300 : 1

294 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

265 : 1

254 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

201 : 1

189 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

119 : 1

113 : 1

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

5.5

4.1

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

3.98

7.74

Color dE

6.22

6.92

Gamma

2.09

2.11

Color Temperature

6,777 K

6,407 K

Picture Mode

Custom

Office

Color Temp Setting

Warm

No Color Temp Setting

Gamma Setting

No Gamma Setting

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

7.7

7.1

Post White Balance Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture

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Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE

1.37

1.51

Color dE

4.07

5.18

Gamma

2.20

2.11

Color Temperature

6,360 K

6,573 K

White Balance Calibration

1 point

Color Calibration

Picture Mode

Custom

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Color Gamut

8.0

7.8

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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Rec. 709 xy

95.28%

96.67%

Rec. 709 uv

94.52%

92.14%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Rec. 2020 xy

64.78%

62.71%

Rec. 2020 uv

76.62%

74.24%

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

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Imaging Technology

DLP

Light Source

LED

Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

1080p

Spectral Power Distribution

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio

1.20

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Focus

Auto Focus

Keystone

Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio

1.20

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

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Portability

6.0

Dimension Picture

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Height

5.4" (13.6 cm)

Width

8.2" (20.8 cm)

Depth

8.6" (21.8 cm)

Weight

6.5 lbs (2.9 kg)

6.3 lbs (2.9 kg)

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Noise

7.4

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

50.5dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports

Audio Out 3.5mm

Digital Optical Audio Out

Wi-Fi

Yes

Ethernet Speed

100Mbps

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Supported Resolutions

7.3

Native Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

1080p

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

4k @ 120Hz

1440p @ 60Hz

Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

60 Hz

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Input Lag

3.4

4k @ 60Hz

51.6

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

177.5

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

51.3

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

177.5

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

51.3

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

HDR10+

Dolby Vision

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

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

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

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3D

3D Support

Yes

Features

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi

Yes

USB Data Ports

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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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