XGIMI is expanding beyond lifestyle and portable projectors into serious home theater territory with the debut of its new HORIZON 20 Series at IFA 2025 in Berlin, signaling a push toward enthusiast-grade performance.
XGIMI calls the HORIZON 20 Series its most advanced home projectors yet, touting cinema-level brightness, faster gaming chops, and more customization knobs to twist. The lineup includes the Horizon S, Horizon Ultra, and Horizon Max—familiar shells with upgraded guts powered by MediaTek. In short: same design language, bigger bragging rights.
Advanced Lenses and Laser Technology Explained
The flagship HORIZON 20 Max pushes 5,700 ISO lumens through its new X-Master Red Ring Lens and RGB triple-laser engine. Translation: it’s built for people who refuse to draw the curtains and still expect daylight-proof cinematic visuals.
Setup
The HORIZON 20 Series features XGIMI’s ISA 5.0 (Intelligent Screen Adaptation) system, offering Autofocus, uninterrupted Keystone Correction, Obstacle Avoidance, Intelligent Screen Alignment, Wall Color Adaptation, and Intelligent Eye Protection for a seamless setup experience.
HDR & Picture Enhancements
All models in the line-up (HORIZON 20, HORIZON 20 Pro, HORIZON 20 Max) support Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Filmmaker Mode, IMAX Enhanced, and Lens Shift with optical zoom functions.
Google TV Support
The HORIZON 20 Series includes Google TV, providing access to thousands of streaming apps and native Netflix support. Built-in Wi-Fi 6 enables reliable wireless connectivity.
Gaming
The HORIZON 20 Series offers gaming support with 1ms input lag, 240Hz refresh rate, and VRR. It also introduces a partnership with Assassin’s Creed: Shadows to provide an integrated gaming experience.
Audio Support
The HORIZON 20 Series features Harman/Kardon speaker drivers tuned for balanced sound with low distortion and clear dynamics. Supported audio formats include Dolby Audio, DTS-HD, and others.
Comparison
Pro Tip: The main differences between the HORIZON 20, 20 Pro, and 20 Max are brightness levels and price; all other features remain consistent across the series.
| Horizon 20 | Horizon 20 Pro | Horizon 20 MAX | |
| MSRP | $1,699 | $2,499 | $2,999 |
| Display Technology | DLP | DLP | DLP |
| Imaging Chip | 0.47 DMD | 0.47 DMD | 0.47 DMD |
| Light Source | RGB Triple Laser | RGB Triple Laser | RGB Triple Laser |
| Lens | High Light Transmission Coated Lens | High Light Transmission Coated Lens | High Light Transmission Coated Lens |
| Projection Method | Front, Rear, Front Ceiling, Rear Ceiling | Front, Rear, Front Ceiling, Rear Ceiling | Front, Rear, Front Ceiling, Rear Ceiling |
| Image Size | 40” – 300” | 40” – 300” | 40” – 300” |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Resolution (via Pixel Shifting) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Brightness | 3200 ISO Lumens | 4100 ISO Lumens | 5700 ISO Lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 20,000:1 (DBLE On) | 20,000:1 (DBLE On) | 20,000:1 (DBLE On) |
| Color Gamut | BT.2020 110% | BT.2020 110% | BT.2020 110% |
| HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision | HDR10, Dolby Vision | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming Support | (Game Mode, VRR on, AK off) Latency 1ms at 1080P@240Hz 2.2ms at 1080P@120Hz 3ms at 4K @60Hz | (Game Mode, VRR on, AK off) Latency 1ms at 1080P@240Hz 2.2ms at 1080P@120Hz 3ms at 4K @60Hz | (Game Mode, VRR on, AK off) Latency 1ms at 1080P@240Hz 2.2ms at 1080P@120Hz 3ms at 4K @60Hz |
| MEMC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Viewing Option | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Eye Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Setup System | Uninterrupted Auto Keystone Auto Focus Intelligent Screen Alignment Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance | Uninterrupted Auto Keystone Auto Focus Intelligent Screen Alignment Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance | Uninterrupted Auto Keystone Auto Focus Intelligent Screen Alignment Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance |
| Les Shift | V±120%/H±45% | V±120%/H±45% | V±120%/H±45% |
| Optical Zoom | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Throw Ratio | 1.2-1.5:1 | 1.2-1.5:1 | 1.2-1.5:1 |
| System CPU | MT9679 | MT9679 | MT9679 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | Mali-G52 | Mali-G52 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | 128GB |
| Google TV | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Boot | Yes (STR) | Yes (STR) | Yes (STR) |
| Mirroring Display | DLNA/GoogleCast | DLNA/GoogleCast | DLNA/GoogleCast |
| Audio Support | DTS-Virtual:X DTS-HD Dolby Audio Dolby Digital (DD) Dolby Digital Plus (DD+) | DTS-Virtual:X DTS-HD Dolby Audio Dolby Digital (DD) Dolby Digital Plus (DD+) | DTS-Virtual:X DTS-HD Dolby Audio Dolby Digital (DD) Dolby Digital Plus (DD+) |
| Audio System | 2 x 12W Harman/Kardon | 2 x 12W Harman/Kardon | 2 x 12W Harman/Kardon |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 Dual-band 2.4/5GHz, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax10 | WiFi 6 Dual-band 2.4/5GHz, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax10 | WiFi 6 Dual-band 2.4/5GHz, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax10 |
| Bluetooth | Ver 5.2 | Ver 5.2 | Ver 5.2 |
| Wired Connectivity (Inputs) | DC × 1 HDMI × 2 (HDMI1 supports eARC) 1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 | DC × 1 HDMI × 2 (HDMI1 supports eARC) 1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 | DC × 1 HDMI × 2 (HDMI1 supports eARC) 1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 |
| Wired Connectivity (Outputs) | Optical × 1 Audio × 1 | Optical × 1 Audio × 1 | Optical × 1 Audio × 1 |
| Noise Level | ≤28dB@1m12 | ≤28dB@1m12 | ≤28dB@1m12 |
| Power | AC100-240V, 50/60Hz | AC200-240V, 50Hz | AC100-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (HWD) | 249 × 298 × 190 mm 9.8 × 11.7 × 7.5 In | 249 × 298 × 190 mm 9.8 × 11.7 × 7.5 | 249 × 298 × 190 mm 9.8 × 11.7 × 7.5 |
| Weight | 4.8 kg / 10.6 lbs | 4.9 kg / 10.8 lbs | 5.4 kg / 11.9 lbs |
| What’s in the Box | Power Plug x 1 Manual x 1 Warranty Card x 1 Backlight Bluetooth Remote Control x1 AAA Batteries x2 | Power Plug x 1 Manual x 1 Warranty Card x 1 Backlight Bluetooth Remote Control x1 AAA Batteries x2 | Power Plug x 1 Manual x 1 Warranty Card x 1 Backlight Bluetooth Remote Control x1 AAA Batteries x2 |
The Bottom Line
Since its founding in 2013, XGIMI has grown from a small startup into a notable player in the video projector market, thanks to partnerships with Google, Harman/Kardon, and Texas Instruments. The HORIZON 20 Series builds on this track record, offering versatile features and performance that signal a strategic move into dedicated home theater projectors for both enthusiasts and general users.
Price & Availability
The XGIMI Horizon 20 Series projectors are available for pre-order now for 30% off through XGIMI until October 14th, 2025.
- HORIZON 20 – $1,699 at XGIMI | Amazon
- HORIZON 20 PRO – $2,499 at XGIMI | Amazon
- HORIZON 20 MAX – $2,999 at XGIMI | Amazon
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