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XGIMI Horizon S Max

$1,439.00 ~~$1,899.99~~ 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
2025-04-15	1609.98
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2025-05-24	1899.99
2025-05-27	1609.99
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2025-06-10	1899.99
2025-06-21	1609.97
2025-06-26	1899.99
2025-09-08	1519
2025-09-10	1899.99
2025-09-13	1439
2025-09-14	1439

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Price	$1,439.00 ~~$1,899.99~~ at Amazon.com	$2,699.00 at Amazon.com	$44.64 ~~$46.99~~ at Amazon.com	N/A at Amazon.com
Brand	XGIMI	XGIMI	VenirCool	GooDee
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Brightness	~1600–1800 ANSI lumens	~2000–2200 ISO lumens	300 ANSI Lumens (claimed, likely lower)	260 ANSI Lumens
Resolution	4K UHD (3840 x 2160)	4K UHD (3840 x 2160)	Native 1080P	1920x1080; 4K input (downscale to 1080p)
Contrast Ratio	Not specified	Dynamic Contrast 1,000,000:1 (advertised); Native Contrast ~2,000–3,000:1 typical for DLP	~300:1 dynamic	Not specified
Throw Ratio	1.2:1	0.177:1 (Ultra Short Throw)	~1.1:1	~1.36
Min/Max Throw Distance	1.06/5.31 meters	0.24 meters/0.457 meters	2ft-13.2ft (60-120 inches)	1.64 to 9.85 feet for 10 to 100 inches
Lamp Life	Up to 30,000 hours (LED/Laser Hybrid)	25000 hours (Laser Phosphor)	20000 hours	~20000 hours
Connectivity	HDMI 2.1, USB 2.0, LAN, Optical, 3.5mm, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2	WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI 2.1 x3, USB 2.0 x2, Optical, LAN, AUX 3.5mm	HDMI, USB-A (×2), 3.5 mm audio-out, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5	WiFi, Bluetooth, likely HDMI, USB
Keystone Correction	Auto Keystone (horizontal & vertical), ISA 5.0	Auto Keystone, Auto Focus, Obstacle Avoidance, Screen Alignment	No auto-keystone; manual vertical (≈±15°)	Automatic vertical ±45°
Zoom Lens	Optical Zoom (~1.2–1.25x)	No optical zoom (fixed focus)	Digital zoom (50 – 100 %)	fixed lens
Input Lag	~18ms	~30–40ms	>50ms	Not specified
Audio Output	2 x 12W Harman Kardon	4 x 15W Harman Kardon (Total 60W), DTS + Dolby Audio	3 W mono speaker; 3.5 mm jack	Built-in speakers
Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9	16:9 native	16:9
Weight (kg)	5.9 kg	~11 kg	0.9 kg	1.18 kg
Lens Shift	Not available	Not available	not available	Not available
Controller Type	Bluetooth Voice Remote	Android TV 11, Google Assistant Voice Remote	IR remote + top-panel buttons; supports electric-focus keys	Remote Control
Noise Level (dB)	~28–30dB	~30 dB	~30 dB at 1m	Not specified
Size of Projection	40''–200'' ( 80''–150'' recommended)	80'' to 150'' (ideal range); up to 200''	60-200 inches (advertised)	Up to 150 inches
Connectivity	HDMI 2.1, USB 2.0, LAN, Optical, 3.5mm, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2	WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI 2.1 x3, USB 2.0 x2, Optical, LAN, AUX 3.5mm	HDMI, USB-A (×2), 3.5 mm audio-out, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5	WiFi, Bluetooth, likely HDMI, USB