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Optoma UHZ36STe vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Special Edition

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

Optoma UHZ36STe
Optoma · 2026UHZ36STe
1 advantage≈ US$1,600
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Special Edition
9.4Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,850
Higher score
8.9Picture7.0

Why is UHZ36STe better than Horizon 20 Special Edition?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,200 lm+25%

Why is Horizon 20 Special Edition better than UHZ36STe?

Horizon 20 Special Edition has no measurable advantages in this pair.

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 sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—20,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.1:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.44 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—300″
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—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
Weight—4.8 kg
Width—298 mm
Height—249 mm
Depth—190 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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