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Optoma GT2100HDR vs XGIMI Horizon Ultra

What GT2100HDR does better (7) and where Horizon Ultra wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma GT2100HDR
Optoma · 2023GT2100HDR
7.1Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,800
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XGIMI Horizon Ultra
XGIMI · 2023Horizon Ultra
6.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,000
7.1Picture5.3
4.3Setup & placement7.1
6.6Noise, lifetime & portability7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

GT2100HDRHorizon Ultra
274 × 114216224 × 170265
GT2100HDRHorizon UltraDifference
Height114 mm170 mm−56 mm
Width274 mm224 mm+50 mm
Depth216 mm265 mm−49 mm
Weight3 kg5.2 kg−2.2 kg

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

Why is GT2100HDR better than Horizon Ultra?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,200 lm vs 2,300 lm+83%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)300,000:1 vs 10,000:130×
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Light source life30,000 h vs 25,000 h+20%
  5. Power consumption173 W vs 300 W+73%
  6. Weight3 kg vs 5.2 kg+73%
  7. Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%

Why is Horizon Ultra better than GT2100HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · GT2100HDR: Yes
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)15 W vs 24 W+60%
  4. Fan noise36 dB vs 28 dB+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma GT2100HDROptoma GT2100HDR≈ US$1,8007.1
XGIMI Horizon UltraXGIMI Horizon Ultra≈ US$2,0006.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,200 lm2,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)300,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—18 ms
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m2.66 m
Smallest image size36″40″
Largest image size300″200″
Optical zoom—1.25×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W24 W
DTS—Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption173 W300 W
Light source life30,000 h25,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise36 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB30 dB
Weight3 kg5.2 kg
Width274 mm224 mm
Height114 mm170 mm
Depth216 mm265 mm
ColoursWhiteBeige
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