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 rates 4.6 among 4K projectors; the XGIMI Aura 2 rates 4.4 among ultra short throw ones. The XGIMI Aura 2 costs $10 less ($1,549 vs $1,559).
XGIMI Aura 2
A stylish ultra short throw projector for living rooms that want Netflix and Dolby Vision without extra boxes and easy setup.
Amazon $1,549$1,549
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 ultra short throw), 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 | XGIMI Aura 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 89 3,200 ISO lumens | 60 2,300 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 89 $0.49 per lumen | 88 $0.67 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 100 Autofocus, auto keystone, 1.2x zoom, lens shift | 100 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) | 100 20,000 hour hybrid laser |
| Gaming 10% | 100 1 ms input lag | 71 20 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| XGIMI Horizon 20 | XGIMI Aura 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,200 ISO | 2,300 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 | DLP |
| Light source | RGB laser | hybrid laser |
| Light source life | - | 20,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | 1,000,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in | 150 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | No |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | No |
| Optical zoom | 1.2x | None |
| Lens shift | Horizontal and vertical | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 1 ms | 20 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 3 |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 24 W | 60 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB | 32 dB |
| Power | 180 W | 180 W |
| Dimensions | 11.7 x 7.5 x 9.8 in (W x D x H) | 20.1 x 10.6 x 5.7 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 10.6 lb | 19.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-10-15 | 2024-09 |