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Optoma UHZ50 vs XGIMI Horizon

What UHZ50 does better (5) and where Horizon wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ50
Optoma · 2021UHZ50
7.7Score
5 advantages
vs
XGIMI Horizon
XGIMI · 2021Horizon
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$670
Higher score
7.3Picture3.5
7.7Setup & placement8.8
5.2Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

UHZ50Horizon
337 × 108265208 × 136218
UHZ50HorizonDifference
Height108 mm136 mm−28 mm
Width337 mm208 mm+129 mm
Depth265 mm218 mm+47 mm
Weight4.8 kg2.9 kg+1.9 kg

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

Why is UHZ50 better than Horizon?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 1,500 lm2×
  2. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 13×
  4. Built-in speakers (total output)20 W vs 16 W+25%
  5. Largest image size302″ vs 200″+51%

Why is Horizon better than UHZ50?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · UHZ50: Yes
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Weight4.8 kg vs 2.9 kg+66%
Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI HorizonXGIMI Horizon≈ US$6708.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.59:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m2.66 m
Smallest image size30″40″
Largest image size302″200″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftVertical—
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)20 W16 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Amazon Alexa—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs31
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption276 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB—
Weight4.8 kg2.9 kg
Width337 mm208 mm
Height108 mm136 mm
Depth265 mm218 mm
ColoursWhite—
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