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XGIMI Horizon Ultra
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XGIMI Horizon Ultra

XGIMI Horizon Ultra is a home cinema projector released in 2023. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD), 4k method 4K by pixel shifting, brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,300 lm, light source Laser + LED hybrid.

6.4Score
Picture5.3
Gaming & inputs2.4
Setup & placement7.1
Smart features & sound8.4
Noise, lifetime & portability7.0
price rangeUS$1,750–2,200Reference price converted from GBP
Year
2023
Brand
XGIMIXGIMI
Popularity
#541 of 767
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)Resolution (on screen)
4K by pixel shifting4K method
2,300 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
Laser + LED hybridLight source
1.2:1Throw ratio
YesHDR support
Android TVSmart platform
24 WBuilt-in speakers (total output)
18 msInput lag
28 dBFan noise
5.2 kgWeight
Spec guide

How it ranks among home cinema projectors of 2023

compared with other home cinema projectors

Why is Horizon Ultra 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: 18 msworse than 86% 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)
2,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)
10,000:1
HDR support
Yes
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision
Yes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)
Yes
3D playback
Yes
Gaming
Input lag
18 ms
Game / low-latency mode
Yes
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 size
40″
Largest image size
200″
Optical zoom
1.25×
Lens shift
None
Autofocus
Yes
Keystone correction
Yes
Automatic keystone correction
Yes
Obstacle avoidance
Yes
Automatic screen fit
Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)
24 W
DTS
Yes
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)
Yes
VGA input
No
Audio output
Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption
300 W
Light source life
25,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)
25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise
28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)
30 dB
Weight
5.2 kg
Width
224 mm
Height
170 mm
Depth
265 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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