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JMGO N3 Ultimate vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Max
What N3 Ultimate does better (3) and where Horizon 20 Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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8.9Picture9.1
8.4Gaming & inputs9.8
9.2Setup & placement9.4
8.7Smart features & sound8.0
6.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
N3 UltimateHorizon 20 Max
| N3 Ultimate | Horizon 20 Max | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 229 mm | 249 mm | −20 mm |
| Width | 308 mm | 298 mm | +10 mm |
| Depth | 274 mm | 190 mm | +84 mm |
| Weight | 7 kg | 4.9 kg | +2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is N3 Ultimate better than Horizon 20 Max?
- Fan noise26 dB vs 28 dB+8%
- Built-in speakers (total output)25 W vs 24 W+4%
- Optical zoom1.93× vs 1.25×+54%
Why is Horizon 20 Max better than N3 Ultimate?
- Lens shiftVertical vs Vertical and horizontal
- Internal storage64 GB vs 128 GB2×
- Audio outputNo · N3 Ultimate: Yes
- Weight6.95 kg vs 4.9 kg+42%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | RGB triple laser | RGB triple laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 5,800 lm | 5,700 lm |
| Native contrast ratio | 20,000:1 | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 20,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Colour gamut (BT.2020) | 110% | 110% |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| VRR / ALLM | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.88:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.7:1 | 1.5:1 |
| Throw type | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 1.95 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 40″ | 40″ |
| Largest image size | 300″ | 300″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.93× | 1.25× |
| Lens shift | Vertical | Vertical and horizontal |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in stand / gimbal | Yes | — |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 25 W | 24 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Internal storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 | — |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 300 W | — |
| Light source life | — | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | — | 25,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 28 dB |
| Weight | 6.95 kg | 4.9 kg |
| Width | 308 mm | 298 mm |
| Height | 229 mm | 249 mm |
| Depth | 274 mm | 190 mm |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
