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Optoma UHZ45 vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition

What UHZ45 does better (3) and where Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ45
Optoma · 2022UHZ45
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,150
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition
9.7Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,950
Higher score
8.7Picture9.3
4.3Setup & placement9.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

UHZ45Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition
337 × 120265298 × 249190
UHZ45Horizon 20 Pro Special EditionDifference
Height120 mm249 mm−129 mm
Width337 mm298 mm+39 mm
Depth265 mm190 mm+75 mm
Weight4.8 kg4.9 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is UHZ45 better than Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 20,000:1100×
  2. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  3. Weight4.8 kg vs 4.9 kg+2%

Why is Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition better than UHZ45?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,800 lm vs 4,100 lm+8%
  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
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)3,800 lm4,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:120,000:1
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.66:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m—
Largest image size300″300″
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
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
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption230 W—
Light source life30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight4.8 kg4.9 kg
Width337 mm298 mm
Height120 mm249 mm
Depth265 mm190 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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