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XGIMI Horizon S Max vs HORIZON 20

Which Projector Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessNative ContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor Gamut
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsVariable Refresh RateInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Smart Features & SoundIn The Box
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XGIMI Horizon S Max
XGIMI HORIZON 20

Tested using Methodology v0.11

Updated Mar 18, 2026 12:09 PM

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XGIMI Horizon S Max Picture

Track

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Picture

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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
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Our Verdict

XGIMI Horizon S Max

XGIMI HORIZON 20

The XGIMI HORIZON 20 generally outperforms the XGIMI Horizon S Max in most ways. The HORIZON 20 is a bit brighter, has slightly better contrast, and isn't quite as loud under load. For gamers, it also has high-refresh-rate support, while the S Max is limited to 60Hz. Still, it does have lower input lag at 60Hz than the HORIZON 20, so it's worth a look if you don't game at 120Hz and 240Hz.

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  • Horizon S Max (White)
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture  

XGIMI Horizon S Max Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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White Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Color Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Screen Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Native Contrast 
 

N/A
N/A

APL Native Contrast  

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 APL Native Contrast Sample

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Pre White Balance Picture  

XGIMI Horizon S Max Pre White Balance Picture Sample

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

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Pre Color Picture  

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White Balance dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Temp Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Post White Balance Picture  

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Post Gamma Curve Picture  

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Post Color Picture  

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White Balance dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

White Balance Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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Rec. 709 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

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Rec. 2020 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%
Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture  

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Imaging Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Light Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Spectral Power Distribution  

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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Locked
Locked

Focus 
 

Locked
Locked

Keystone 
 

Locked
Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
Lock%

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
Lock%

Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Dimension Picture  

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Height  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
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Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

LockdBA
LockdBA
Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

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HDMI 
 

Locked
Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

Locked
Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm  

Locked
Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out  

Locked
Locked

Wi-Fi  

Locked
Locked

Ethernet Speed  

Locked
Locked

Supported Resolutions 
 

N/A
N/A

Native Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

Locked
Locked

Input Lag 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Lock
Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock
Lock

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
Lock

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Lock
Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock
Lock

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
Lock

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

Lock
Lock

HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Locked
Locked

HDR10+ 
 

Locked
Locked

Dolby Vision 
 

Locked
Locked

HLG 
 

Locked
Locked

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

Locked
Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

3D  

3D Support 
 

Locked
Locked
Features

Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Locked
Locked

Cast Capable 
 

Locked
Locked

Speaker(s) 
 

Locked
Locked

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Horizon S Max
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HORIZON 20
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Horizon S Max
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Gray
HORIZON 20
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Horizon S Max
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HORIZON 20
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