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Optoma UHZ68LV vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Max Special Edition

What UHZ68LV does better (2) and where Horizon 20 Max Special Edition wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma UHZ68LV
Optoma · 2025UHZ68LV
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$3,100
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XGIMI Horizon 20 Max Special Edition
4 advantages≈ US$2,700
9.4Picture9.6

Why is UHZ68LV better than Horizon 20 Max Special Edition?

  1. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon 20 Max Special Edition: No
  2. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%

Why is Horizon 20 Max Special Edition better than UHZ68LV?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)8 W vs 24 W3×
  2. Lens shiftVertical vs Vertical and horizontal
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm vs 5,700 lm+14%
  4. Fan noise31 dB vs 28 dB+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ68LVOptoma UHZ68LV≈ US$3,1009.0
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)5,000 lm5,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—20,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision—
Dolby VisionYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.92:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m—
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size302″300″
Optical zoom1.6×—
Lens shiftVerticalVertical and horizontal
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise31 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB—
Weight—5.4 kg
Width—298 mm
Height—249 mm
Depth—190 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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