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Acer QT12 vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Special Edition

What QT12 does better (1) and where Horizon 20 Special Edition wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer QT12
Acer · 2026QT12
1 advantage
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Special Edition
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,850
Higher score
6.8Picture7.0

Why is QT12 better than Horizon 20 Special Edition?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,500 lm vs 3,200 lm2×

Why is Horizon 20 Special Edition better than QT12?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Audio outputNo · QT12: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyLCD (single panel)DLP
Light sourceLED—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,500 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—20,000:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.66 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—300″
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life6,500 h—
Design & noise
Weight—4.8 kg
Width—298 mm
Height—249 mm
Depth—190 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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