ZDNET's key takeaways Xgimi's Horizon S Max is on sale now for $1,899.
It offers sharp, vibrant picture quality that punches well above its price tag, and the new gimbal design is easy to set up.
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The Xgimi Horizon S Max projector is on sale for $1,519 (save $381) during Amazon Prime Day. You can also shop this offer at Xgimi.
I won't bury the lede: the Xgimi Horizon S Max is one of the brightest projectors I've tested, and that's one of the prime concerns with replacing a TV for a projector. The Horizon S Max also includes my favorite design element from the JMGO N-series of projectors, making it easy to plug in, set up, and play.
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I'm also fond of the sleek and portable form factor. It builds upon the predecessor's physical limitations, although one software hindrance will annoy you -- or maybe a few, depending on your use case. That said, I still like the Horizon S Max, and here's why you should consider it.
A design that's hard to complain about
Unlike the Horizon Ultra, the new Xgimi projector comes with a built-in rotating stand, so you don't need to spend extra on a stand to hold the projector. It's very similar to the one you can find on the JMGO N1 Ultra and the newly-launched N1S Ultimate. Personally, I love it because it's extremely simple to adjust the screen placement -- both vertically (135 degrees) and horizontally (360 degrees). Also, the mounting system is solid and stays at the angle you set it unless you connect a heavy HDMI cable that pulls it down.
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