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XGIMI Horizon S Max

$1,519.00 at Amazon.com

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SUMMARY: The XGIMI Horizon S Max is a premium 4K home projector featuring Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced certification, and advanced ISA 5.0 auto-adjustment. While advertised at 3100 ISO lumens, real-world brightness is closer to 1600–1800 ANSI lumens, ideal for dark or dim rooms. It delivers sharp pixel-shifted 4K visuals, rich audio from dual 12W Harman Kardon speakers, and vibrant colors with 110% BT.2020 coverage. Lacks lens shift but includes optical zoom and a built-in adjustable stand.

Best Used For: High-end Home Theater in a Controlled Lighting Environment

Released: 2024

Brand: XGIMI

Specification	Details
Brightness	~1600–1800 ANSI lumens
Resolution	4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Contrast Ratio	Not specified
Throw Ratio	1.2:1
Min/Max Throw Distance	1.06/5.31 meters
Lamp Life	Up to 30,000 hours (LED/Laser Hybrid)
Connectivity	HDMI 2.1, USB 2.0, LAN, Optical, 3.5mm, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Keystone Correction	Auto Keystone (horizontal & vertical), ISA 5.0
Zoom Lens	Optical Zoom (~1.2–1.25x)
Input Lag	~18ms
Audio Output	2 x 12W Harman Kardon
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Weight (kg)	5.9 kg
Lens Shift	Not available
Controller Type	Bluetooth Voice Remote
Noise Level (dB)	~28–30dB
Size of Projection	40''–200'' ( 80''–150'' recommended)

Highlights

The XGIMI Horizon S Max is a 2024 flagship 4K projector that builds on the Horizon Ultra’s strengths, adding higher ISO brightness, IMAX Enhanced certification, and the latest iteration of XGIMI’s Intelligent Screen Adaption (ISA 5.0). While it brings serious upgrades in usability and image fidelity, several real-world considerations temper the advertised promises.

XGIMI claims 3100 ISO lumens, but following trends seen in the Horizon Ultra, actual measured brightness likely falls closer to 1600–1800 ANSI lumens—suitable for dim to moderately lit rooms, but not fully daylight environments.

The projector supports true 4K UHD resolution through XPR pixel-shifting and benefits from Dolby Vision and HDR10+, giving it strong dynamic range performance when viewing supported content. It also covers 110% of the BT.2020 color space, which, while difficult to verify independently, contributes to vibrant, high-saturation image output.

The throw ratio is 1.2:1, with an estimated 2.6–3.3 meters needed for 100–150” projection. The absence of lens shift means positioning must rely on digital tools. Fortunately, ISA 5.0 brings advanced AI-driven autofocus, keystone correction, and object avoidance—more reliable than past iterations but still not as precise as manual alignment for critical installations.

Audio is a strong point, continuing the use of dual 12W Harman Kardon speakers, offering rich midrange and clean highs. Most reviewers consider it adequate for small to medium rooms without external audio.

There is no confirmed input lag spec, but based on the Horizon Ultra’s performance (~18ms in Game Mode), similar or slightly improved responsiveness is expected—good for casual and cinematic gaming, though not for high-level competitive play.

Physically, the unit is larger and heavier (~5.9 kg) than most of its class due to its built-in mechanical stand, which provides some flexibility in projection angle. The fan noise stays around 28–30 dB, consistent with previous models and generally quiet enough not to distract during viewing.

Amazon Price History

Date	Price (USD)
2025-03-23	1899.99
2025-03-24	1609.99
2025-03-25	1609.98
2025-04-05	1899.99
2025-04-14	1609.99
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2025-05-24	1899.99
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2025-06-26	1899.99
2025-09-08	1519
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2025-10-15	1519
2025-11-01	1519
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Price	$1,519.00 at Amazon.com	$89.98 at Amazon.com	$2,399.99 at Amazon.com	$599.00 at Amazon.com
Brand	XGIMI	NISOO	Epson	DESS
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Brightness	~1600–1800 ANSI lumens	~200 ANSI Lumens	4000 lumens (dynamic mode), 2000-3000 lumens (natural mode)	1500 ANSI Lumens (advertised)
Resolution	4K UHD (3840 x 2160)	Native 1080P, supports 4K	4K PRO-UHD	Native 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), supports 4K (downscale to 1080P)
Contrast Ratio	Not specified	10000:1 (advertised as dynamic)	2500000:1 (dynamic), 1000:1 (native)	30000:1 (dynamic, advertised)
Throw Ratio	1.2:1	not specified	0.16-4.0	not specified
Min/Max Throw Distance	1.06/5.31 meters	1.5m-5m for 32''-176''	17.3 inches for 100 inches, 20.2 inches for 120 inches, 24.2 inches for 150 inches	not specified
Lamp Life	Up to 30,000 hours (LED/Laser Hybrid)	50000 hours (advertised)	20000 hours	30000 hours
Connectivity	HDMI 2.1, USB 2.0, LAN, Optical, 3.5mm, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2	HDMI 1.4, 2x USB 2.0, SD Card, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2	3x HDMI 2.0 (1 ARC), Audio Out (S/PDIF Optical, Stereo Mini), 3x USB Type A, 1x USB Type B (service)	HDMI in, USB-A in, Audio Mini Jack out, RJ45, Bluetooth 5.2
Keystone Correction	Auto Keystone (horizontal & vertical), ISA 5.0	Vertical: ±45° automatic	horizontal and vertical	Auto 4-point (Auto 4P Keystone)
Zoom Lens	Optical Zoom (~1.2–1.25x)	fixed	Digital zoom 1.0–2.5	No optical zoom, 10–100% digital zoom
Input Lag	~18ms	Not specified	1080p/120 Hz: 12.3 ms; 4K/60 Hz: 21 ms	Not specified
Audio Output	2 x 12W Harman Kardon	1 x 5W speaker	20 W built-in speakers (Yamaha DSP 2.1, 2x 5 W + 1x 10 W subwoofer)	2 x 36W + DSP
Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9	16:9 native	16:9
Weight (kg)	5.9 kg	1.1 kg	12.5 kg	~3.3 kg
Lens Shift	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Controller Type	Bluetooth Voice Remote	Remote Control	Remote Control	Remote Control
Noise Level (dB)	~28–30dB	Not specified	23 dB (quiet mode), 32 dB (normal mode)	45 dB / 30 dB in Eco mode
Size of Projection	40''–200'' ( 80''–150'' recommended)	Up to 200 cm	Up to 150 inches	~177 inch diagonal
Connectivity	HDMI 2.1, USB 2.0, LAN, Optical, 3.5mm, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2	HDMI 1.4, 2x USB 2.0, SD Card, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2	3x HDMI 2.0 (1 ARC), Audio Out (S/PDIF Optical, Stereo Mini), 3x USB Type A, 1x USB Type B (service)	HDMI in, USB-A in, Audio Mini Jack out, RJ45, Bluetooth 5.2