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XGIMI Horizon S Max

XGIMI Horizon S Max is a home cinema projector released in 2024. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD), 4k method 4K by pixel shifting, brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,100 lm, light source Laser + LED hybrid.

6.6Score
Picture6.9
Gaming & inputs2.3
Setup & placement7.5
Smart features & sound8.8
Noise, lifetime & portability6.0
price rangeUS$1,150–1,500Reference price converted from GBP
Year
2024
Brand
XGIMIXGIMI
Popularity
#522 of 767
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)Resolution (on screen)
4K by pixel shifting4K method
3,100 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
Laser + LED hybridLight source
1.2:1Throw ratio
YesHDR support
Android TVSmart platform
24 WBuilt-in speakers (total output)
20 msInput lag
28 dBFan noise
4.81 kgWeight
Spec guide

How it ranks among home cinema projectors of 2024

compared with other home cinema projectors

Why is Horizon S Max a good choice?

Built-in speakers (total output): 24 Wbetter than 90% of home cinema projectors
Fan noise: 28 dBbetter than 70% of home cinema projectors
Weak points
Input lag: 20 msworse than 88% of home cinema projectors
Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method
4K by pixel shifting
Display technology
DLP
Light source
Laser + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
3,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)
1,000,000:1
HDR support
Yes
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision
Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)
110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)
Yes
3D playback
Yes
Gaming
Input lag
20 ms
Game / low-latency mode
Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio
1.2:1
Throw type
Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image
2.66 m
Smallest image size
40″
Largest image size
200″
Lens shift
None
Autofocus
Yes
Keystone correction
Yes
Automatic keystone correction
Yes
Obstacle avoidance
Yes
Automatic screen fit
Yes
Built-in stand / gimbal
Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)
24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform
Android TV
Built-in smart platform
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Internal storage
32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
1
HDMI eARC
Yes
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
No
VGA input
No
Audio output
No
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption
300 W
Light source life
20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)
25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise
28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)
30 dB
Weight
4.81 kg
Width
273 mm
Height
234 mm
Depth
174 mm
Colours
Beige

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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