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Nebula X1 vs XGIMI Horizon 20

What X1 does better (3) and where Horizon 20 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nebula X1
Nebula · 2025X1
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,050
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,900
Higher score
7.0Picture6.6
8.1Setup & placement9.2
9.3Smart features & sound8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1Horizon 20
186 × 246282298 × 249190
X1Horizon 20Difference
Height246 mm249 mm−3 mm
Width186 mm298 mm−112 mm
Depth282 mm190 mm+92 mm
Weight6.2 kg4.8 kg+1.4 kg

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

Why is X1 better than Horizon 20?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 3,200 lm+9%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)40 W vs 24 W+67%
  3. Fan noise26 dB vs 28 dB+8%

Why is Horizon 20 better than X1?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1 vs 20,000:14×
  3. Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
  4. Weight6.2 kg vs 4.8 kg+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Nebula X1Nebula X1≈ US$2,0509.0
XGIMI Horizon 20XGIMI Horizon 20≈ US$1,9009.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsDolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby VisionYesYes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—1 ms
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.9:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:11.5:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.99 m2.66 m
Smallest image size120″40″
Largest image size200″300″
Optical zoom—1.25×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Built-in stand / gimbal—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)40 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2.1—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life—20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB28 dB
Weight6.2 kg4.8 kg
Width186 mm298 mm
Height246 mm249 mm
Depth282 mm190 mm
ColoursBlackGrey
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