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Optoma UHZ36STe vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition

What UHZ36STe does better (0) and where Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ36STe
Optoma · 2026UHZ36STe
0 advantages≈ US$1,600
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition
9.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,950
Higher score
8.9Picture9.3

Why is UHZ36STe better than Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition?

UHZ36STe has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition better than UHZ36STe?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 4,100 lm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ36STeOptoma UHZ36STe≈ US$1,600
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 sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm4,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—20,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.1:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.44 m—
Largest image size—300″
Lens shift—Vertical and horizontal
Autofocus—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs—2
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life4,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—28 dB
Weight—4.9 kg
Width—298 mm
Height—249 mm
Depth—190 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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