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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra vs XGIMI Horizon S Max

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor Gamut
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Smart Features & SoundIn The Box
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra
XGIMI Horizon S Max

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max Picture
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED + Laser
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED + Laser
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Our Verdict

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

XGIMI Horizon S Max

The XGIMI Horizon S Max is better than the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra. While the Ultra is brighter overall, the Max fights back with deeper blacks and a more colorful image. It's also more portable due to its vast image correction features and fully rotating stand.

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  • HORIZON Ultra (Misty Gold)
  • Horizon S Max (White)

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 

7.5
8.1

Contrast 
 

6.4
7.8

Color Gamut 
 

7.7
9.3

Brightness 
 

8.4
7.8

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.4
7.8

Brightness Measurement Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Brightness Measurement Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,821 lm
1,531 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,832 lm
1,396 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

98%
93%

Screen Brightness 
 

205 cd/m²
181 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

6.4
7.8

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

418 : 1
945 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

355 : 1
690 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

298 : 1
509 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

255 : 1
376 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

199 : 1
243 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

126 : 1
138 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.8
8.4

Pre White Balance Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre White Balance Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre Gamma Curve Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre Color Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.39
2.04

Color dE 
 

2.00
2.00

Gamma 
 

2.14
2.16

Color Temperature 
 

6,172 K
6,882 K

Picture Mode 
 

High Color Accuracy
Custom

Color Temp Setting 
 

High Color Accuracy
Standard

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
2.2
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.8
9.4

Post White Balance Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post White Balance Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post Gamma Curve Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post Color Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.39
0.80

Color dE 
 

2.00
0.83

Gamma 
 

2.14
2.17

Color Temperature 
 

6,172 K
6,537 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

2 point
2 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

High Color Accuracy
Custom
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Color Gamut 
 

7.7
9.3

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
XGIMI Horizon S Max Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

93.93%
103.10%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

93.00%
103.39%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
XGIMI Horizon S Max Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

68.56%
83.00%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

70.96%
91.38%
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Style Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

LED + Laser
LED + Laser

Spectral Power Distribution  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Spectral Power Distribution
XGIMI Horizon S Max Spectral Power Distribution
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Motorized
No

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 
 

1.50
1.20

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

5.5
6.0

Dimension Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Dimension Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max Dimension Picture

Height  

6.7" (17.0 cm)
9.3" (23.5 cm)

Width  

8.8" (22.4 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)

Depth  

10.4" (26.5 cm)
6.9" (17.5 cm)

Weight 
 

11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
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Noise 
 

8.2
7.3

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

45.9dBA
51.1dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Inputs Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
1 (HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports 
 

2
2

Audio Out 3.5mm  

1
0

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
0

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

Ethernet Speed  

100Mbps
No Ethernet
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Supported Resolutions 
 

7.3
7.3

Native Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled (Forced)
Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

60 Hz
60 Hz
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Input Lag 
 

6.1
7.1

4k @ 60Hz 
 

25.4
19.3

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

156.7
143.4

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

26.0
19.6

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

156.4
143.5

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

26.0
19.6
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ 
 

No
No

Dolby Vision 
 

Yes
Yes

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
No

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Yes
No

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

No
No

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

No
No

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

No
No

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

No
No

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

2.0
0

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
No

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
No

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
No

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
No
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3D  

3D Support 
 

Yes
Yes
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Features

Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Android

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra In The Box Picture
XGIMI Horizon S Max In The Box Picture
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