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Optoma HZ40HDR vs XGIMI Horizon

What HZ40HDR does better (3) and where Horizon wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HZ40HDR
Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$660
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XGIMI Horizon
XGIMI · 2021Horizon
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$670
6.6Picture3.5
8.4Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

HZ40HDRHorizon
274 × 114216208 × 136218
HZ40HDRHorizonDifference
Height114 mm136 mm−22 mm
Width274 mm208 mm+66 mm
Depth216 mm218 mm−2 mm
Weight3 kg2.9 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is HZ40HDR better than Horizon?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 1,500 lm2.7×
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%

Why is Horizon better than HZ40HDR?

  1. Ethernet (LAN)No · HZ40HDR: Yes
  2. Fan noise32 dB vs 30 dB+7%
  3. Weight3 kg vs 2.9 kg+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HZ40HDROptoma HZ40HDR≈ US$6608.6
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)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.48:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.28 m2.66 m
Smallest image size20″40″
Largest image size300″200″
Optical zoom1.1×—
Lens shiftNone—
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—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
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption139 W—
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB30 dB
Weight3 kg2.9 kg
Width274 mm208 mm
Height114 mm136 mm
Depth216 mm218 mm
ColoursWhite—
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