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Optoma UHD42 vs XGIMI Horizon Pro
What UHD42 does better (5) and where Horizon Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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7.8Picture4.5
7.7Setup & placement8.8
5.1Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
UHD42Horizon Pro
| UHD42 | Horizon Pro | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 118 mm | 136 mm | −18 mm |
| Width | 315 mm | 208 mm | +107 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm | 218 mm | +52 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 2.9 kg | +1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UHD42 better than Horizon Pro?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,400 lm vs 1,500 lm2.3×
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:1 vs 10,000:150×
- HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
- Fan noise26 dB vs 30 dB+15%
- Largest image size302″ vs 200″+51%
Why is Horizon Pro better than UHD42?
- Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · UHD42: Yes
- Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 16 W+60%
- Ethernet (LAN)No · UHD42: Yes
- Weight3.9 kg vs 2.9 kg+34%
Specifications
Side by side
| 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 | — | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 3,400 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 500,000:1 | 10,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.21:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.59:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.68 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 34″ | 40″ |
| Largest image size | 302″ | 200″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.3× | — |
| Lens shift | Vertical | — |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 16 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 inputs | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | Yes |
| VGA input | Yes | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 305 W | — |
| Light source life | 4,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 15,000 h | 25,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 30 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 30 dB |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Width | 315 mm | 208 mm |
| Height | 118 mm | 136 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm | 218 mm |
| Colours | White | Black |
