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Optoma UHZ50 vs XGIMI Horizon Pro

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

Optoma UHZ50
Optoma · 2021UHZ50
7.7Score
5 advantages
vs
XGIMI Horizon Pro
XGIMI · 2021Horizon Pro
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,450
Higher score
7.3Picture4.5
7.7Setup & placement8.8
5.2Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

UHZ50Horizon Pro
337 × 108265208 × 136218
UHZ50Horizon ProDifference
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 Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 1,500 lm2×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1250×
  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 Pro 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 Horizon ProXGIMI Horizon Pro≈ US$1,4508.9
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 sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
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
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Amazon Alexa—
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs31
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption276 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB30 dB
Weight4.8 kg2.9 kg
Width337 mm208 mm
Height108 mm136 mm
Depth265 mm218 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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