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JMGO IRIS Ultra Max vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Max

What IRIS Ultra Max does better (2) and where Horizon 20 Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JMGO IRIS Ultra Max
JMGO · 2026IRIS Ultra Max
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$3,500
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XGIMI Horizon 20 Max
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20 Max
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$3,300
9.3Picture9.1
9.5Setup & placement9.4
8.0Smart features & sound8.0
7.6Noise, lifetime & portability6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

IRIS Ultra MaxHorizon 20 Max
308 × 230274298 × 249190
IRIS Ultra MaxHorizon 20 MaxDifference
Height230 mm249 mm−19 mm
Width308 mm298 mm+10 mm
Depth274 mm190 mm+84 mm
Weight6.7 kg4.9 kg+1.8 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is IRIS Ultra Max better than Horizon 20 Max?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,500 lm vs 5,700 lm+14%
  2. Fan noise26 dB vs 28 dB+8%

Why is Horizon 20 Max better than IRIS Ultra Max?

  1. Lens shiftVertical vs Vertical and horizontal
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 20,000:12×
  3. Internal storage64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  4. Weight6.7 kg vs 4.9 kg+37%
Specifications

Side by side

JMGO IRIS Ultra MaxJMGO IRIS Ultra Max≈ US$3,5009.6
XGIMI Horizon 20 MaxXGIMI Horizon 20 Max≈ US$3,3009.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution—1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLaserRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)6,500 lm5,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsDolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby VisionYesYes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)110%110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—1 ms
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
VRR / ALLMYes—
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 size40″40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—1.25×
Lens shiftVerticalVertical and horizontal
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Built-in stand / gimbalYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)24 W24 W
Dolby Audio / Dolby Digital PlusYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage64 GB128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version1.4—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption240 W—
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB28 dB
Weight6.7 kg4.9 kg
Width308 mm298 mm
Height230 mm249 mm
Depth274 mm190 mm
ColoursBlackGrey
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