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Valerion VisionMaster Max vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Max

What VisionMaster Max does better (3) and where Horizon 20 Max wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Valerion VisionMaster Max
Valerion · 2025VisionMaster Max
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$3,600
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Max
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20 Max
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$3,300
Higher score
6.4Picture9.1
8.4Smart features & sound8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

VisionMaster MaxHorizon 20 Max
260 × 186234298 × 249190
VisionMaster MaxHorizon 20 MaxDifference
Height186 mm249 mm−63 mm
Width260 mm298 mm−38 mm
Depth234 mm190 mm+44 mm
Weight7.5 kg4.9 kg+2.6 kg

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

Why is VisionMaster Max better than Horizon 20 Max?

  1. Light source life25,000 h vs 20,000 h+25%
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon 20 Max: No
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%

Why is Horizon 20 Max better than VisionMaster Max?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 5,700 lm+90%
  2. Weight7.5 kg vs 4.9 kg+53%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)15,000:1 vs 20,000:1+33%
Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI Horizon 20 MaxXGIMI Horizon 20 Max≈ US$3,3009.6
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 sourceLaser + LED hybridRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm5,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)15,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby VisionYesYes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag—1 ms
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.66 m
Smallest image size40″40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom—1.25×
Lens shift—Vertical and horizontal
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)24 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2.1—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life25,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—28 dB
Weight7.5 kg4.9 kg
Width260 mm298 mm
Height186 mm249 mm
Depth234 mm190 mm
Colours—Grey
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