XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro
#4 in 4KFull review
A bright smart 4K laser projector for living rooms with some ambient light, with real lens shift and zoom that most lifestyle projectors lack.
XGIMI $1,999$1,999
The XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro rates 4.7 among 4K projectors; the Optoma GT2400HDR rates 3.9 among native 1080p ones. The Optoma GT2400HDR costs $700 less ($1,299 vs $1,999).
Optoma GT2400HDR
#7 in Native 1080pFull review
The brightest of Optoma’s compact short throw laser models, for golf simulators and game rooms where the projector has to sit close to the screen.
Amazon $1,299$1,299
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (4K and native 1080p), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro | Optoma GT2400HDR |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 100 4,100 ISO lumens | 100 4,200 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 89 $0.49 per lumen | 81 $0.31 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| 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 | 0 Manual focus and keystone |
| Light life 10% | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) | 100 30,000 hour laser |
| Gaming 10% | 100 1 ms input lag | 99 8.4 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro | Optoma GT2400HDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 4,100 ISO | 4,200 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 1080p |
| Display | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | RGB laser | laser |
| Light source life | - | 30,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Short throw (0.5:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | No |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | - |
| Optical zoom | 1.2x | None |
| Lens shift | Horizontal and vertical | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | None |
| Input lag | 1 ms | 8.4 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| eARC | Yes | No |
| Speakers | 24 W | 15 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB | 29 dB |
| Power | 230 W | 170 W |
| Dimensions | 11.7 x 7.5 x 9.8 in (W x D x H) | 10.79 x 8.5 x 4.49 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 10.8 lb | 6.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | 2025-10-15 | 2026-03 |