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Alternatives to XGIMI Horizon S Max

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the Horizon S Max — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

XGIMI Horizon S Max
XGIMI · 2024
Horizon S Max
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3,100 lmLaser + LED hybrid4.81 kg
approx. price≈ US$1,300
6.6

Alternatives to the Horizon S Max

JMGO N1 Ultra
1
JMGO · 2024N1 Ultra
9.2
Same price ≈ US$1,300
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
  • Audio output
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,200 lm vs 3,100 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,600:1 vs 1,000,000:1
Dangbei Mars Pro 2
2
Dangbei · 2024Mars Pro 2
9.2
9% cheaper ≈ US$1,200
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Ethernet (LAN)
  • Audio output
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,450 lm vs 3,100 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
Nebula Cosmos 4K SE
3
Nebula · 2024Cosmos 4K SE
9.0
8% cheaper ≈ US$1,200
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 30 W vs 24 W
  • Audio output
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,800 lm vs 3,100 lm
  • Internal storage 16 GB vs 32 GB
Formovie X5
4
Formovie · 2024X5
6% pricier ≈ US$1,400
  • Internal storage 128 GB vs 32 GB
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
  • Ethernet (LAN)
  • Automatic keystone correction
Optoma UHZ35
5
Optoma · 2024UHZ35
9.0
11% cheaper ≈ US$1,200
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,500 lm vs 3,100 lm
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
  • Autofocus
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 15 W vs 24 W
Dangbei DBOX02 Pro
6
Dangbei · 2025DBOX02 Pro
8.7
9% cheaper ≈ US$1,200
  • Fan noise 24 dB vs 28 dB
  • Largest image size 300″ vs 200″
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,000 lm vs 3,100 lm
ViewSonic X100-4K+
7
ViewSonic · 2024X100-4K+
8.2
19% pricier ≈ US$1,550
  • Lens shift Vertical vs None
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 40 W vs 24 W
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm vs 3,100 lm
BenQ GP520
8
BenQ · 2024GP520
9.0
23% cheaper ≈ US$1,000
  • Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
  • Input lag 17.9 ms vs 20 ms
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 12 W vs 24 W
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,600 lm vs 3,100 lm
Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K SE
9
Nebula · 2024Cosmos Laser 4K SE
8.7
14% pricier ≈ US$1,500
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 30 W vs 24 W
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,800 lm vs 3,100 lm
  • Fan noise 30 dB vs 28 dB
BenQ TK705STi
10
BenQ · 2025TK705STi
7.5
Same price ≈ US$1,300
  • Input lag 5 ms vs 20 ms
  • HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
  • Audio output
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm vs 3,100 lm
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 16 W vs 24 W
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