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Optoma UHD35 vs XGIMI Horizon Pro

What UHD35 does better (5) and where Horizon Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHD35
Optoma · 2021UHD35
7.0Score
5 advantages
vs
XGIMI Horizon Pro
XGIMI · 2021Horizon Pro
8.9Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,450
Higher score
7.8Picture4.5
7.0Setup & placement8.8
4.4Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

UHD35Horizon Pro
315 × 118270208 × 136218
UHD35Horizon ProDifference
Height118 mm136 mm−18 mm
Width315 mm208 mm+107 mm
Depth270 mm218 mm+52 mm
Weight3.9 kg2.9 kg+1 kg

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

Why is UHD35 better than Horizon Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 1,500 lm2.3×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1100×
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Fan noise28 dB vs 30 dB+7%
  5. Largest image size302″ vs 200″+51%

Why is Horizon Pro better than UHD35?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · UHD35: Yes
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 16 W+60%
  4. Ethernet (LAN)No · UHD35: Yes
  5. Weight3.9 kg vs 2.9 kg+34%
Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI Horizon ProXGIMI Horizon Pro≈ US$1,4508.9
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,000,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.66:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m2.66 m
Smallest image size33″40″
Largest image size302″200″
Optical zoom1.1×—
Lens shiftVertical—
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-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption305 W—
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)15,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB30 dB
Weight3.9 kg2.9 kg
Width315 mm208 mm
Height118 mm136 mm
Depth270 mm218 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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