Optoma Photon Go Full-HD vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Max Special Edition

What Photon Go Full-HD does better (0) and where Horizon 20 Max Special Edition wins (4) — every spec side by side.

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0 advantages

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4 advantages≈ US$2,700

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Why is Photon Go Full-HD better than Horizon 20 Max Special Edition?

Photon Go Full-HD has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Optoma Photon Go Full-HD3.5	XGIMI Horizon 20 Max Special Edition≈ US$2,700
Picture
Resolution (on screen)	1280 × 720 (HD)	3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution	1280 × 720 (HD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method	—	4K by pixel shifting
Display technology	DLP	DLP
Light source	Laser	Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)	650 lm	5,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)	—	20,000:1
Lens & placement
Smallest image size	—	40″
Largest image size	—	300″
Lens shift	—	Vertical and horizontal
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)	—	24 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi	—	Yes
Bluetooth	—	Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs	—	2
USB port	—	Yes
Ethernet (LAN)	—	No
VGA input	—	No
Audio output	—	Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life	20,000 h	—
Design & noise
Fan noise	35 dB	28 dB
Weight	—	5.4 kg
Width	—	298 mm
Height	62 mm	249 mm
Depth	252 mm	190 mm
Colours	Black	Black