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Optoma UHZ55 vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro

What UHZ55 does better (5) and where Horizon 20 Pro wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ55
Optoma · 2024UHZ55
8.1Score
5 advantages
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20 Pro
9.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,300
Higher score
6.3Picture8.2
7.2Gaming & inputs8.5
3.9Setup & placement9.4
9.6Smart features & sound8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

UHZ55Horizon 20 Pro
337 × 120265298 × 249190
UHZ55Horizon 20 ProDifference
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 UHZ55 better than Horizon 20 Pro?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 20,000:1125×
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon 20 Pro: No
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  4. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.25×+4%
  5. Weight4.8 kg vs 4.9 kg+2%

Why is Horizon 20 Pro better than UHZ55?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 4,100 lm+37%
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  3. Automatic keystone correctionNo · UHZ55: Yes
  4. HDR supportNo · UHZ55: Yes
  5. Built-in speakers (total output)20 W vs 24 W+20%
  6. Fan noise29 dB vs 28 dB+4%
Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI Horizon 20 ProXGIMI Horizon 20 Pro≈ US$2,3009.5
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)3,000 lm4,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:120,000:1
HDR supportNoYes
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 modeYesYes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.59:11.5:1
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 size35″40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.25×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)20 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
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
ColoursBlack—
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