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Optoma HD29HST vs XGIMI Horizon

What HD29HST does better (4) and where Horizon wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HD29HST
Optoma · 2020HD29HST
7.8Score
4 advantages
vs
XGIMI Horizon
XGIMI · 2021Horizon
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$670
Higher score
5.0Picture3.5
6.1Setup & placement8.8
9.0Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

HD29HSTHorizon
316 × 108244208 × 136218
HD29HSTHorizonDifference
Height108 mm136 mm−28 mm
Width316 mm208 mm+108 mm
Depth244 mm218 mm+26 mm
Weight3 kg2.9 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is HD29HST better than Horizon?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 1,500 lm2.7×
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Fan noise26 dB vs 30 dB+15%
  4. Largest image size307″ vs 200″+53%

Why is Horizon better than HD29HST?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · HD29HST: Yes
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 16 W+60%
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · HD29HST: Yes
  4. Weight3 kg vs 2.9 kg+3%
Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI HorizonXGIMI Horizon≈ US$6708.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K input only (downscaled)—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)50,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.49:11.2:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.08 m2.66 m
Smallest image size36″40″
Largest image size307″200″
Lens shiftNone—
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W16 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputYes—
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption285 W—
Light source life—30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)15,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB30 dB
Weight3 kg2.9 kg
Width316 mm208 mm
Height108 mm136 mm
Depth244 mm218 mm
ColoursWhite—
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