XGIMI Horizon Ultra vs Horizon 20
Horizon 20 vs Horizon Ultra: what XGIMI’s triple-laser successor changes, and whether it is worth the upgrade
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
XGIMI Horizon 20
Quick Verdict
Jump to Final VerdictStick with the XGIMI Horizon Ultra if:
- • You already own one: still a capable 4K UHD Dolby Vision projector in a dark room
- • You are sensitive to the laser speckle some viewers see on RGB triple-laser projectors (XGIMI designed the Ultra’s hybrid laser-LED engine to avoid it)
- • You find one used or refurbished well below the price of a new Horizon 20
Choose the XGIMI Horizon 20:
- • Brighter RGB triple-laser image with wider color and better contrast in independent reviews
- • High-refresh gaming modes up to 240Hz (the Ultra is limited to 60Hz)
- • Google TV with licensed Netflix (the Ultra had no native Netflix app), plus optical zoom and lens shift
- • Need more brightness? The 20 Pro and 20 Max use the same platform with brighter engines
Spec-by-Spec Comparison
| Specification | XGIMI Horizon Ultra | XGIMI Horizon 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Discontinued | $1,559 |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 2,300 lumens | 3,200 lumens |
| Max Refresh Rate | — | 240Hz |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Throw Type | Standard | Standard |
| Light Source Life | — | 25,000 hrs |
| Weight | — | 10.8 lbs |
| Owner Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Reviews | 78 | 142 |
Bold marks the better value per row. Prices and ratings update from Amazon automatically; blank cells mean the spec isn't verified for that model.
Final Verdict
The Horizon Ultra is discontinued and no longer sold new on Amazon, so for a new purchase the real question is which Horizon 20 model replaces it. The Horizon 20 swaps the Ultra’s Dual Light engine (laser plus LED) for an RGB triple laser, and it is the brighter, more colorful projector with better contrast in independent reviews. It keeps 4K UHD (pixel-shift) and Dolby Vision, moves from Android TV (no native Netflix app on the Ultra) to Google TV with licensed Netflix, adds optical zoom and lens shift, and adds high-refresh gaming modes (up to 240Hz) where the Ultra tops out at 60Hz. If you already own an Ultra and watch in a dark room, it is still a good 4K projector and there is no urgent reason to replace it; upgrade for gaming, brightness, or easier placement. Shopping new: the Horizon 20 for dark rooms at typical screen sizes, the 20 Pro for ambient light or screens around 120 inches, and the 20 Max for the biggest screens and brightest rooms.
The XGIMI Horizon Ultra is discontinued and no longer sold new on Amazon; its in-stock successor is the XGIMI Horizon 20.
Get the XGIMI Horizon 20 — $1,559
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