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XGIMI Horizon Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£790Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2200Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:30000 hours

XGIMI Horizon Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

XGIMI Horizon
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

90%

7.3

Technical score

10%

9.1

User score

▲Better than 81% of projectors
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

▲Better than 77%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

6.9

Projection & Lens

12%

7.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.0

Audio & Features

8%

9.0

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Design & Power

▲Better than 77%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 96%
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Technical Specifications of projector XGIMI Horizon

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components:

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

6.9

Projection & Lens

12%

7.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.0

Audio & Features

8%

9.0

Connectivity

6%

7.3

Design & Power

7.3
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
XGIMI Horizon has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 89.3% of projectors.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

7.1
ANSI lumens
2,200
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,200 ANSI lumens, brighter than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 4.7% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
500:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 500:1, lower than 95.3% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.2:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.3% of projectors and equal to 12.8% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
18.2 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 18.2 ms, lower than 65.6% of projectors.
In Game Mode.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 63% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Android TV built in.
Operating system
Android 10.0
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 10
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 25.3% of projectors.
LED light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Same across modes.
Operating power consumption
200 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 200 W of power, less than 53.7% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
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XGIMI Horizon vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (110% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    110% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Android TV built in.
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    dual Harman Kardon speakers.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • 14.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    XGIMI Horizon
    the average projector
    XGIMI Horizon has a higher user score than the average projector (9.13 vs 8.000).
    9.13 vs 8
  • 2.05x more popular
    XGIMI Horizon has a higher popularity than the average projector (10 vs 4.9).
    10 vs 4.87
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (110% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    110% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • 8.8 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (18.2 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    18.2 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
    Optical S/PDIF.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Android TV built in.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    dual Harman Kardon speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • 60% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (16 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 8W.
    16 W vs 10 W
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 10
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 46.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 73 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (218 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    218 mm vs 145 mm
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 46.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 73 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (218 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    218 mm vs 145 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Aki
≈ estimated
15/12/2022
Long-term review · one year of use and image tests
Verdict
XGIMI Horizon is a clear step up from TV viewing, though its minor quirks, such as the image border trim, are worth knowing about.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

rtings.com
23/02/2024
Lab test · Movie projector
Verdict
The XGIMI Horizon is a capable movie projector with decent brightness and a wide color range, but its colors are inaccurate and only partly fixable.
uk.pcmag.com
18/01/2022
Hands-on test · Family room projector
Verdict
The XGIMI Horizon is a bright, portable 1080p projector with built-in Android TV that suits a family room, though rainbow artifacts appear more often than usual.
techpowerup.com
06/03/2023
Spec overview · Full HD projector
Verdict
The XGIMI Horizon is the Full HD counterpart of the Horizon Pro, with autofocus, keystone correction and Android TV, but no 4K.
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projectorreviews.com
10/05/2021
Summary of the review
XGIMI Introduces the Horizon and Horizon Pro Home Entertainment Projectors First Look Review
notebookcheck.com
09/05/2023
Hands-on test · Home projector
Verdict
The XGIMI Horizon is a family home projector with vivid colors and a smooth motion mode, held back by its 1080p limit and modest HDR contrast.
mondoprojos.fr
06/06/2021
Hands-on test · Cube projector
Verdict
The XGIMI Horizon is a quiet, sharp cube projector with very low lag for gaming, but its fixed lens and missing Netflix limit it.
laurentwillen.be
05/08/2021
Hands-on test · Home projector
Verdict
The XGIMI Horizon is a sharp, bright 1080p projector with strong sound and motion smoothing, suited to living rooms, though its colors need tuning.
videoprojecteurcenter.fr
11/09/2024
Hands-on test · Android TV projector
Verdict
The XGIMI Horizon suits films and streaming in a room with controlled lighting, but dark scenes lack depth and Netflix is not built in.
videoproiettore.net
24/04/2026
Several weeks of use · Full HD projector
Verdict
The XGIMI Horizon is a bright, easy-to-set-up Full HD projector with strong built-in sound, but its contrast is limited and HDR looks darker than intended.
notebookcheck.nl
03/05/2023
Hands-on test · Home projector
Verdict
The XGIMI Horizon is a bright, colorful 1080p home projector with MEMC motion smoothing that suits families, but it is poor for gaming and lacks native Netflix.
laurentwillen.nl
16/11/2023
Hands-on test · Movie and game projector
Verdict
The XGIMI Horizon is a 1080p projector with a sharp, accurate picture, loud sound and a fast game mode, held back by weak contrast and no Netflix.
ct.nl
06/10/2021
Hands-on test · Smart projector
Verdict
The XGIMI Horizon is a bright, quiet smart projector with Android TV built in, though big rooms need external speakers and performance mode has a color tint.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about XGIMI Horizon

  • Effortless setup with Intelligent Screen Adaption (ISA) technology for auto-focus and keystone correction.
  • High-quality integrated 8W Harman Kardon speakers that deliver room-filling sound with decent bass.
  • Impressive brightness (up to 2,200 lumens) that allows for watchable images in moderate ambient light.
  • Sleek, premium build quality that feels durable and aesthetically modern.
  • Long-lasting LED light source with an expected lifespan of approximately 25,000 to 30,000 hours.
  • Quiet operation with minimal fan noise during use.

What customers don't like about XGIMI Horizon

  • Lack of native Netflix support requires users to use a streaming stick or cumbersome workarounds.
  • Sub-par contrast performance where black levels often appear as dark grey in very dark rooms.
  • Poor out-of-the-box color accuracy that typically requires manual calibration for natural results.
  • Absence of optical zoom means image sizing is restricted by physical placement or digital scaling.
  • Occasional 'rainbow effect' artifacts characteristic of single-chip DLP projectors.
  • No built-in battery, limiting its portability compared to other compact models.

Verdict

The XGIMI Horizon is a versatile 1080p FHD home projector featuring 1500 ISO Lumens of brightness and a standard resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels with HDR10 and HLG support. Its primary strengths include its user-friendly Intelligent Screen Adaption (ISA) technology for automatic keystone correction, autofocus, and obstacle avoidance, alongside powerful integrated dual 8W Harman Kardon speakers and a long lamp life of up to 30,000 hours. It runs on the Android TV 10.0 platform for native streaming, though notable drawbacks include mediocre native contrast ratios, a lack of mechanical lens shift or optical zoom, and the absence of a native Netflix app.

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