A good home entertainment system can make a world of difference, bringing movies, TV shows, and games to life in your living room. But with the best TVs, streaming boxes, and speakers, the costs can add up quickly. What if there were an option that could combine all that tech into a single, portable device? That’s precisely what you get with the XGIMI Horizon 20 series home projectors.
XGIMI is a leading smart home projector brand, and its latest series of projectors takes your movie, TV show, and gaming experience to the next level. Whether you’re setting up for a movie night, watching sports over the weekend, or keeping your kids entertained, these portable projectors can do it all.
After all, there’s a good reason why the XGIMI Horizon 20 series received one of Android Authority’s Best of IFA 2025 awards. And you can now buy one. Here’s what you need to know!
Brighter, clearer, and louder than ever before
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The series comprises three models: the base Horizon 20, the Horizon 20 Pro, and the Horizon 20 Max. There aren’t huge differences between the lot, but the one significant difference is the brightness. That’s the one major choice you’ll have to make, depending on your needs, with most other features available across the board.
The Horizon 20 outputs 3,200 ISO lumens, the Pro pushes that to 4,100 ISO lumens, while the Max raises the bar with an impressive 5,700 ISO lumens. Other than that, all models are powered by the new X-Master Red Ring Lends and an RGB Triple Laser Engine, ensuring immersive visuals even in daylight.
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All three projectors also support Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Filmmaker Mode, and IMAX Enhanced, so you’ll have absolutely nothing to complain about when it comes to the visual experience and clarity.
Speaking of clarity, all models in the Horizon 20 series feature optical zoom and lens shift, which is something you’d typically only find with projectors that cost more than $5,000. This allows for a flexible setup that lets you place the projector wherever you like without compromising image quality. Unlike digital zoom, which crops the image and reduces quality, optical zoom here changes the image size by physically shifting the lens, maintaining resolution and sharpness.
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