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Nebula Nova vs XGIMI Horizon
What Nova does better (0) and where Horizon wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
NovaHorizon
| Nova | Horizon | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 mm | 136 mm | +34 mm |
| Width | 478 mm | 208 mm | +270 mm |
| Depth | 478 mm | 218 mm | +260 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 2.9 kg | +1.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nova better than Horizon?
Nova has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Horizon better than Nova?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm vs 1,500 lm+88%
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · Nova: Yes
- Fan noise50 dB vs 30 dB+67%
- Weight4.7 kg vs 2.9 kg+62%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 800 lm | 1,500 lm |
| HDR support | — | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.8:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw type | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 1.77 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 40″ |
| Largest image size | — | 200″ |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | — | 16 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | — | Yes |
| Audio output | — | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Light source life | — | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 50 dB | 30 dB |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Width | 478 mm | 208 mm |
| Height | 170 mm | 136 mm |
| Depth | 478 mm | 218 mm |
