How we score Blog Advertise
  1. Attenborough.film
  2. Compare
  3. UHZ45 vs Horizon 20

Optoma UHZ45 vs XGIMI Horizon 20

What UHZ45 does better (4) and where Horizon 20 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ45
Optoma · 2022UHZ45
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,150
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,900
Higher score
8.7Picture6.6
7.3Gaming & inputs8.5
4.3Setup & placement9.2
8.3Noise, lifetime & portability6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

UHZ45Horizon 20
337 × 120265298 × 249190
UHZ45Horizon 20Difference
Height120 mm249 mm−129 mm
Width337 mm298 mm+39 mm
Depth265 mm190 mm+75 mm
Weight4.8 kg4.8 kg=

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

Why is UHZ45 better than Horizon 20?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm vs 3,200 lm+19%
  2. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 20,000:1100×
  4. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%

Why is Horizon 20 better than UHZ45?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · UHZ45: Yes
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)20 W vs 24 W+20%
  4. Fan noise29 dB vs 28 dB+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ45Optoma UHZ45≈ US$2,1508.8
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)3,800 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:120,000:1
HDR support—Yes
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 rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.66:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—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)20 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption230 W—
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight4.8 kg4.8 kg
Width337 mm298 mm
Height120 mm249 mm
Depth265 mm190 mm
ColoursWhiteGrey
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare