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XGIMI Horizon S Max vs XGIMI Horizon S Pro

What Horizon S Max does better (1) and where Horizon S Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

XGIMI Horizon S Max
XGIMI · 2024Horizon S Max
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,300
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XGIMI Horizon S Pro
XGIMI · 2024Horizon S Pro
6.2Score
0 advantages≈ US$1,500
6.9Picture5.5
2.3Gaming & inputs2.3
7.5Setup & placement7.5
8.8Smart features & sound8.8
6.0Noise, lifetime & portability6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Horizon S MaxHorizon S Pro
273 × 234174273 × 234174
Horizon S MaxHorizon S ProDifference
Height234 mm234 mm=
Width273 mm273 mm=
Depth174 mm174 mm=
Weight4.8 kg4.8 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is Horizon S Max better than Horizon S Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,100 lm vs 1,800 lm+72%

Why is Horizon S Pro better than Horizon S Max?

Horizon S Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI Horizon S MaxXGIMI Horizon S Max≈ US$1,3006.6
XGIMI Horizon S ProXGIMI Horizon S Pro≈ US$1,5006.2
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 hybridLaser + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,100 lm1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,000,000:11,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby VisionYesYes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)110%110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag20 ms20 ms
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
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 size200″200″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Automatic screen fitYesYes
Built-in stand / gimbalYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)24 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage32 GB32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption300 W300 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)25,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)30 dB30 dB
Weight4.81 kg4.75 kg
Width273 mm273 mm
Height234 mm234 mm
Depth174 mm174 mm
ColoursBeigeBeige
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