Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Special Edition

What Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K does better (2) and where Horizon 20 Special Edition wins (2) — every spec side by side.

2 advantages≈ US$1,550

9.4Score

2 advantages≈ US$1,850

Higher score

8.5Picture7.0

Why is Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K better than Horizon 20 Special Edition?

Specifications

Only differences	Optoma Photon Beam PK53 DLP UHD 4K≈ US$1,550	XGIMI Horizon 20 Special Edition≈ US$1,8509.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)	3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)	3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method	4K by pixel shifting	4K by pixel shifting
Display technology	DLP	DLP
Light source	Laser	—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)	4,100 lm	3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)	500,000:1	20,000:1
HDR support	No	—
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode	Yes	—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio	1.6:1	1.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)	—	1.5:1
Throw type	Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)	Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image	3.54 m	2.66 m
Smallest image size	—	40″
Largest image size	—	300″
Autofocus	—	Yes
Keystone correction	—	Yes
Automatic keystone correction	—	Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)	—	24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform	Android (not TV-certified)	Google TV
Built-in smart platform	Yes	Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)	—	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Yes
Bluetooth	—	Yes
Chromecast built-in	—	Yes
Internal storage	—	128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs	1	2
USB port	Yes	Yes
Ethernet (LAN)	No	No
VGA input	No	No
Audio output	No	Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life	3,000 h	—
Design & noise
Weight	—	4.8 kg
Width	—	298 mm
Height	—	249 mm
Depth	—	190 mm
Colours	Black	Black