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 3.9. The XGIMI Horizon 20 leads on streaming, setup and warranty. The Optoma UHD38x wins on brightness and value. The Optoma UHD38x costs $560 less ($999 vs $1,559).
Optoma UHD38x
#20 in 4KFull review
A cheap, very bright 4K lamp projector for gamers and sports fans who can add a streaming stick and place it carefully.
Amazon $999$999
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), setup (Autofocus, auto keystone, 1.2x zoom, lens shift vs 1.1x zoom) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Optoma UHD38x for brightness (4,000 ANSI lumens vs 3,200 ISO lumens) and value ($0.25 per lumen vs $0.49 per lumen).
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 | Optoma UHD38x |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 89 3,200 ISO lumens | 100 4,000 ANSI lumens |
| Value 15% | 89 $0.49 per lumen | 100 $0.25 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 | 20 1.1x zoom |
| Light life 10% | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) | 69 15,000 hour lamp |
| Gaming 10% | 100 1 ms input lag | 100 4.2 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| XGIMI Horizon 20 | Optoma UHD38x | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,200 ISO | 4,000 ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | RGB laser | lamp |
| Light source life | - | 15,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | 1,000,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Standard throw (1.5:1) |
| 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 | 1.1x |
| Lens shift | Horizontal and vertical | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | None |
| Input lag | 1 ms | 4.2 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| eARC | Yes | - |
| Speakers | 24 W | 10 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB | 28 dB |
| Power | 180 W | 305 W |
| Dimensions | 11.7 x 7.5 x 9.8 in (W x D x H) | 12.4 x 10.63 x 4.65 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 10.6 lb | 8.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2025-10-15 | 2022-12 |