XGIMI Horizon 20
#6 in 4KFull review
A flexible smart 4K laser projector for living rooms and game rooms, with real lens shift and zoom that most lifestyle projectors lack.
Amazon $1,559$1,559
The XGIMI Horizon 20 is the better projector overall, rated 4.6 to 3.5. The XGIMI Horizon 20 leads on streaming and setup. The XGIMI Horizon 20 costs $70.99 less ($1,559 vs $1,629.99).
Epson Home Cinema 3800
#23 in 4KFull review
A bright 3LCD home theater projector with flexible placement, for movie rooms more than fast gaming.
Amazon $1,629.99$1,629.99
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the XGIMI Horizon 20 for streaming (Google TV with licensed Netflix vs no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick) and setup (Autofocus, auto keystone, 1.2x zoom, lens shift vs 1.6x zoom, lens shift).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 4K projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | XGIMI Horizon 20 | Epson Home Cinema 3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 89 3,200 ISO lumens | 86 3,000 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 89 $0.49 per lumen | 86 $0.54 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick |
| Setup 10% | 100 Autofocus, auto keystone, 1.2x zoom, lens shift | 40 1.6x zoom, lens shift |
| Light life 10% | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) | 6 5,000 hour lamp |
| Gaming 10% | 100 1 ms input lag | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Independent measurements
XGIMI Horizon 20
No independent test published yet.
Epson Home Cinema 3800
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectorCentral | 2,912 lm | 20.6 ms | - | 2,912 ANSI lumens in Dynamic mode, High power (1,615 Natural Eco, 1,204 Cinema Eco). Lag 20.6 ms at 4K, 28 ms at 1080p. |
Specifications
| XGIMI Horizon 20 | Epson Home Cinema 3800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,200 ISO | 3,000 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP | 3LCD |
| Light source | RGB laser | lamp |
| Light source life | - | 5,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | 100,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Standard throw (1.3:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | No |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | No |
| Optical zoom | 1.2x | 1.6x |
| Lens shift | Horizontal and vertical | Horizontal and vertical |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | None |
| Input lag | 1 ms | - |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| eARC | Yes | - |
| Speakers | 24 W | 20 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB | 35 dB |
| Power | 180 W | 406 W |
| Dimensions | 11.7 x 7.5 x 9.8 in (W x D x H) | 16.1 x 13.0 x 6.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 10.6 lb | 15.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-10-15 | 2019-10 |