BenQ X3100i
#1 in 4KFull review
A bright LED 4K gaming projector with streaming in the box, for gamers who want low lag and no lamp to replace.
Amazon $1,799$1,799
4.7/5
XGIMI’s brightest Horizon, for big screens in bright living rooms where a dimmer projector would wash out.
- 5,700 ISOBrightness
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- RGB laserLight source
- Google TV, licensed NetflixStreaming
- 1 msInput lag
Check price at XGIMI$2,599
Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Very bright, so it holds up in rooms with lights on
- Lens shift and optical zoom let it sit off center without losing sharpness
- Sets itself up: autofocus, keystone, obstacle avoidance and screen fit
- Google TV with Netflix and very low lag at 1080p/240
Cons
- Laser life is not published
- Costs much more than the Pro for the extra brightness
- No Amazon listing of the projector alone, only bundles
The XGIMI Horizon 20 family
Every XGIMI Horizon 20 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Brightness | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| XGIMI Horizon 20 | 3,200 ISO | 4.6/5 | $1,559 |
| XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro | 4,100 ISO | 4.7/5 | $1,999 |
| XGIMI Horizon 20 Max (this one) | 5,700 ISO | 4.7/5 | $2,599 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | Horizon 20 Max (XR16A) |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Brightness | 5,700 ISO |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP |
| Light source | RGB laser |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 |
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 |
| Placement | |
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 1.2x |
| Lens shift | Horizontal and vertical |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 1 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 |
| eARC | Yes |
| Speakers | 24 W |
| Build | |
| Battery | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB |
| Power | 280 W |
| Dimensions | 11.7 x 7.5 x 9.8 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 11.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-10-15 |
Alternatives in this type
BenQ TK705i
#2 in 4KFull review
A smart LED 4K projector for a living room that doubles as a console gaming screen, with three-year coverage and no lamp to replace.
Amazon $1,599$1,599
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.
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