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Optoma UHZ35 vs XGIMI Horizon S Max

What UHZ35 does better (5) and where Horizon S Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ35
Optoma · 2024UHZ35
9.0Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,200
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XGIMI Horizon S Max
XGIMI · 2024Horizon S Max
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,300
8.1Picture6.9
9.2Gaming & inputs2.3
5.3Noise, lifetime & portability6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

UHZ35Horizon S Max
274 × 114216273 × 234174
UHZ35Horizon S MaxDifference
Height114 mm234 mm−120 mm
Width274 mm273 mm+1 mm
Depth216 mm174 mm+42 mm
Weight4.2 kg4.8 kg−0.6 kg

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

Why is UHZ35 better than Horizon S Max?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 3,100 lm+13%
  2. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon S Max: No
  5. Weight4.2 kg vs 4.81 kg+15%

Why is Horizon S Max better than UHZ35?

  1. AutofocusNo · UHZ35: Yes
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)15 W vs 24 W+60%
  3. Fan noise35 dB vs 28 dB+25%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:1 vs 1,000,000:12×
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ35Optoma UHZ35≈ US$1,2009.0
XGIMI Horizon S MaxXGIMI Horizon S Max≈ US$1,3006.6
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—Laser + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm3,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:11,000,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag—20 ms
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.2:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.66 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—200″
Optical zoom1.6×—
Lens shift—None
AutofocusNoYes
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—Yes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Built-in stand / gimbal—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W24 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 portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—300 W
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB30 dB
Weight4.2 kg4.81 kg
Width274 mm273 mm
Height114 mm234 mm
Depth216 mm174 mm
ColoursWhiteBeige
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