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XGIMI Horizon S Max
XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max
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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED + Laser
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Our Verdict
XGIMI Horizon S Max
XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max
The XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max is a step up from the XGIMI HORIZON S Max. The 20 Max is brighter, has deeper contrast, and offers 120Hz and 240Hz support at 1080p. The S Max, for its part, is limited to 60Hz, with no high-refresh-rate support. Still, its input lag at 60Hz is much lower than the 20 Max's input lag at 60Hz, giving the former the edge for single-player titles played at 4k @ 60Hz.
Variants
- Horizon S Max (White)
- HORIZON 20 Max (Gray)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
8.1
8.9
Brightness
7.8
9.2
Contrast
7.8
8.6
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
7.8
9.2
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
1,531 lm
2,652 lm
Color Light Output
1,396 lm
2,687 lm
Brightness Uniformity
93%
100%
Screen Brightness
181 cd/m²
360 cd/m²
Contrast
7.8
8.6
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
945 : 1
1,422 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
690 : 1
930 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
509 : 1
649 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
376 : 1
493 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
243 : 1
327 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
138 : 1
163 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.4
7.8
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
2.04
3.06
Color dE
2.00
1.87
Gamma
2.16
2.14
Color Temperature
6,882 K
7,075 K
Picture Mode
Custom
Movie
Color Temp Setting
Standard
D65
Gamma Setting
2.2
Middle
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
9.4
9.3
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.80
0.80
Color dE
0.83
1.16
Gamma
2.17
2.18
Color Temperature
6,537 K
6,519 K
White Balance Calibration
2 point
11 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Picture Mode
Custom
Movie
Color Gamut
9.3
9.7
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
103.10%
99.80%
Rec. 709 uv
103.39%
99.40%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
83.00%
91.68%
Rec. 2020 uv
91.38%
95.29%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
LED + Laser
Laser
Spectral Power Distribution
Optics
Optical Zoom
No
Motorized
Focus
Auto Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.50
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
120%
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
45%
Portability
6.0
6.0
Dimension Picture
Height
9.3" (23.5 cm)
9.7" (24.7 cm)
Width
10.6" (27.0 cm)
11.7" (29.7 cm)
Depth
6.9" (17.5 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
Weight
10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
11.4 lbs (5.2 kg)
Noise
7.3
7.9
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
51.1dBA
47.6dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
1 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (1x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
48Gbps
USB Data Ports
2
1
Audio Out 3.5mm
0
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
0
1
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
No Ethernet
No Ethernet
Supported Resolutions
7.3
9.8
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
Scaled
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled (Forced)
Scaled
1440p @ 120Hz
No
Scaled
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
Yes
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
240 Hz
Input Lag
7.1
6.3
4k @ 60Hz
19.3
28.5
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
143.4
115.3
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
11.1
1080p @ 60Hz
19.6
28.6
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
143.5
115.8
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
11.1
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
19.6
5.9
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
Yes
Dolby Vision
Yes
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
No
Yes
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
Yes
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
Yes
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
Yes
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
Yes
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
0
7.1
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
No
Yes
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
No
Yes
3D
3D Support
Yes
Yes
Features
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
Android
Android
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
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