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XGIMI Horizon 20 Max vs XGIMI Horizon 30 Ultra Max

What Horizon 20 Max does better (3) and where Horizon 30 Ultra Max wins (1) — every spec side by side.

XGIMI Horizon 20 Max
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20 Max
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$3,300
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XGIMI Horizon 30 Ultra Max
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$3,200
9.1Picture8.9
9.8Gaming & inputs7.8
9.4Setup & placement9.4
8.0Smart features & sound8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Horizon 20 MaxHorizon 30 Ultra Max
298 × 249190298 × 249190
Horizon 20 MaxHorizon 30 Ultra MaxDifference
Height249 mm249 mm=
Width298 mm298 mm=
Depth190 mm190 mm=
Weight4.9 kg5.4 kg−0.5 kg

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

Why is Horizon 20 Max better than Horizon 30 Ultra Max?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1 vs 10,000:12×
  3. Weight4.9 kg vs 5.4 kg+10%

Why is Horizon 30 Ultra Max better than Horizon 20 Max?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,700 lm vs 6,000 lm+5%
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 sourceRGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,700 lm6,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, Dolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby VisionYesYes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)110%110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag1 ms1 ms
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.66 m
Smallest image size40″40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.25×1.25×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical and horizontal
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Automatic screen fitYesYes
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
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage128 GB—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life20,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)25,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB28 dB
Weight4.9 kg5.4 kg
Width298 mm298 mm
Height249 mm249 mm
Depth190 mm190 mm
ColoursGrey—
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