How we score Blog Advertise
  1. Attenborough.film
  2. Compare
  3. UHZ35ST vs Horizon 20

Optoma UHZ35ST vs XGIMI Horizon 20

What UHZ35ST does better (4) and where Horizon 20 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ35ST
Optoma · 2023UHZ35ST
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,850
Higher score
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,900
8.0Picture6.6
8.9Gaming & inputs8.5
4.3Setup & placement9.2
8.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

UHZ35STHorizon 20
274 × 114216298 × 249190
UHZ35STHorizon 20Difference
Height114 mm249 mm−135 mm
Width274 mm298 mm−24 mm
Depth216 mm190 mm+26 mm
Weight3 kg4.8 kg−1.8 kg

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

Why is UHZ35ST better than Horizon 20?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 3,200 lm+9%
  2. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:1 vs 20,000:125×
  4. Weight3 kg vs 4.8 kg+60%

Why is Horizon 20 better than UHZ35ST?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · UHZ35ST: Yes
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)15 W vs 24 W+60%
  4. Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ35STOptoma UHZ35ST≈ US$1,8509.1
XGIMI Horizon 20XGIMI Horizon 20≈ US$1,9009.1
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 sourceLaserRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)500,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag—1 ms
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m2.66 m
Smallest image size36″40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—1.25×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
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—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption185 W—
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight3 kg4.8 kg
Width274 mm298 mm
Height114 mm249 mm
Depth216 mm190 mm
ColoursWhiteGrey
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare