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XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Beamer vs. XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Beamer compared

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Overall rating
76Gut
75Gut
Value for money
47Okay
64Fair
Best price
€1,999.00€2,099.00−5 %
€659.24€749.00−12 %
Price advantage
—
€1,339.76 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 18 of 40
Rank 21 of 40

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro BeamerOverall rating 76XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser BeamerOverall rating 75
ImagequalityBrightnessInstallation& setupSmartfeatures & soundMotion& gamingNoise,consumption & batteryBuildquality & ease of use
XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro BeamerXGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Beamer
Image quality75/10080/100
Brightness84/10062/100
Installation & setup86/10082/100
Smart features & sound85/10082/100
Motion & gaming66/10066/100
Noise, consumption & battery65/10066/100
Build quality & ease of use64/10070/100
Image quality
75
80
Brightness
84
62
Installation & setup
86
82
Smart features & sound
85
82
Motion & gaming
66
66
Noise, consumption & battery
65
66
Build quality & ease of use
64
70

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Model
Horizon 20 Pro
MoGo 4 Laser
Form factorBasic form of the projector, in this order: if it sits right in front of the wall as an ultra-short-throw unit, it is a laser TV. If it has a built-in battery, it is mini & portable – even with a stand. A swivel stand or gimbal without a battery means compact with swivel stand. Everything else is classic, for table or ceiling.
Compact with swivel stand
Mini & portable with battery
Light sourceType of light source.
Triple laser
Triple laser
Native resolutionPhysical resolution of the panel or chip – not the supported input resolution. Cheap mini projectors often advertise 1080p or 4K, but their chip only has 1280×720
Full HD 1920×1080
Full HD 1920×1080
Light outputBrightness according to the manufacturer in ANSI or ISO lumens; around 3,000 or more for bright living rooms. Marketing figures such as “LED lumens” are considerably higher and not comparable.
4,100 lumens
550 lumens
Contrast (native)Native contrast without dynamic iris or laser dimming. Dynamic figures such as 1,000,000:1 are marketing.
20,000 :1
1,000 :1
Projection technologyImage generation method; with single-chip DLP, some people see rainbow effects.
DLP
DLP
Throw typeRequired distance from the projection surface.
Standard throw
Standard throw

Picture & resolution

Supported resolutionHighest signal resolution the projector can process; may be higher than the native resolution.
4K UHD 3840×2160
4K UHD 3840×2160
4K display methodNative = true 4K pixels; pixel shift (XPR, e-shift) creates 4K by rapidly shifting the pixels.
Pixel shift (XPR)
4K signal processing only
Aspect ratioNative aspect ratio of the projector.
16:9
16:9
HDR formatsSupported HDR standards. Almost every projector handles HDR10; Dolby Vision and HDR10+ make the difference.
HDR10+Dolby VisionHDR10
HDR10
3D-capableCan play 3D content.
Yes
No

Brightness & color

Brightness standardBrightness figures are only comparable within the same standard.
ISO lumens
ISO lumens
DCI-P3 color gamut coverageCoverage of the DCI-P3 color space; relevant for HDR content.
85 %
90 %

Light source & use

Light source lifespanManufacturer’s figure in hours until half brightness; lamps 3,000–8,000 h, LED/laser 20,000–30,000 h.
20,000 hours
20,000 hours
Intended useUses the manufacturer intends the projector for – often more than one.
Home theaterGamingLiving room / daylight
Home theater

Optics & installation

Minimum throw ratioSmallest value of distance divided by image width. At 1.2, the projector must be placed 2.4 m away for a 2 m wide image.
1.2 :1
1.2 :1
Maximum throw ratioLargest throw ratio value for zoom lenses.
1.5 :1
1.2 :1
Maximum image sizeLargest usable image size according to the manufacturer.
300 inches
200 inches
Optical zoomZoom factor of the lens; 1.0 means fixed focal length.
1.25 x
1 x
Vertical lens shiftVertical lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
120 %
Horizontal lens shiftHorizontal lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
45 %
Keystone correctionCompensates for angled placement.
Automatic
Automatic
AutofocusAutomatic image focusing.
Yes
Yes
Installation optionsSupported mounting and projection types.
Ceiling mountFront projectionRear projection
Front projectionRear projectionCeiling mount

Gaming & connections

Input lagInput delay in the fastest mode; under 30 ms is considered good.
1 ms
20 ms
Refresh rateHighest supported refresh rate.
240 Hz
60 Hz
HDMI versionHighest HDMI version; 2.1 for 4K at 120 Hz.
HDMI 2.1
ConnectionsAvailable interfaces.
HDMIHDMI with eARCUSB-AAudio output (jack)Optical output
HDMIUSB-AUSB-C

Smart features & operation

Operating systemBuilt-in smart platform for streaming apps.
Google TV
Google TV
Official NetflixNetflix runs as an official app according to the manufacturer – many low-cost Android projectors lack the license.
Yes
Yes
Wireless connectivityWireless interfaces and casting methods.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6BluetoothChromecast
Wi-FiBluetoothChromecast
Speaker outputOutput of the built-in speakers according to the manufacturer in watts.
24 W
12 W
Built-in batteryCan run without mains power.
Yes
Battery lifeRuntime on a single battery charge.
2.5 h
Operating noiseNoise level in normal mode; under 26 dB is considered quiet.
28 dB
28 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption in normal operation.
230 W
65 W
WeightWeight of the projector without accessories.
4.9 kg (11 lb)
1.32 kg (2.9 lb)
DimensionsWidth × depth × height in cm.
29.8 × 19 × 24.9 cm (12 × 7.5 × 9.8 in)
9.65 × 9.65 × 20.76 cm (3.8 × 3.8 × 8.2 in)

General

Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Premium
Model year
2025
2025
In the box
Bluetooth-Fernbedienung, Batterien, Bedienungsanleitung, Netzteil
Netzteil, Handbuch, Garantiekarte, beleuchtete BT-Fernbedienung, IR-Mini-Fernbedienung, 2× AAA, 4 Kreativfilter

Prices

Offers

XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Beamer

XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Beamer

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro ist ein heller 4K-Laserbeamer fürs Wohnzimmer, der auch bei Restlicht trägt und dank Zoom und Lens Shift nicht mittig stehen muss. Statt 4.100 liefert er ab Werk rund 2.800 Lumen, für Tageslicht reicht das. Der Haken ist der erhöhte Schwarzwert: Dunkle Filmszenen bekommen einen bläulichen Schleier. Für ein dunkles Heimkino ist er nicht die erste Wahl.

Pros

  • Rund 2.800 ANSI-Lumen ab Werk, mit Luminanz-Boost gut 3.500 Lumen
  • Optischer Zoom 1,2 bis 1,5:1 und Lens Shift bis 120 % vertikal
  • Google TV mit offizieller Netflix-App, dazu Chromecast
  • Mit Super Frame bei 120 Hz praktisch kein Input Lag
  • Farbstark mit 85 bis 92 % DCI-P3
  • Laserquelle mit 20.000 Stunden, ohne Lampenwechsel

Cons

  • Erhöhter Schwarzwert, Kontrast nur rund 1.250 bis 1.400:1
  • Beworbene 4.100 Lumen erreicht nur der grünstichige High-Power-Modus
  • Geringer Input Lag nur in Full HD, 4K höchstens 60 Hz
  • Projektor-Menüs schlecht erklärt, Zoom und Lens Shift erst nach Einrichtung
  • Regenbogeneffekt und Laser-Speckle auf Kontrastleinwänden sichtbar

Der XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser ist ein mobiler Akku-Beamer mit kräftigen Farben und gutem Kontrast für seine Größe. Er passt ins Schlafzimmer, aufs Wohnmobil oder auf den Balkon nach Sonnenuntergang, Netflix läuft direkt über Google TV. Der Haken: Mit real rund 380 Lumen braucht er echte Dunkelheit, und der Akku hält bei voller Helligkeit nur 1,5 bis knapp 2 Stunden.

Pros

  • Kräftige, natürliche Farben über BT.2020 hinaus dank Triple-Laser
  • Für einen Mini-Beamer guter Kontrast mit 615:1 bis 975:1 gemessen
  • Google TV mit offizieller Netflix-App, kein Zuspieler nötig
  • Autofokus und Trapezkorrektur richten das Bild in Sekunden aus
  • Leicht und kompakt mit 1,32 kg, Ständer dreht um 360 Grad
  • Leiser Lüfter mit 28 bis 32 dB im Normalbetrieb

Cons

  • Real 277 bis 515 Lumen statt 550 ISO-Lumen, nur bei Dunkelheit brauchbar
  • Akku hält bei voller Helligkeit nur 1,5 bis knapp 2 Stunden
  • Google TV reagiert träge und friert vereinzelt ein
  • Über 85 Zoll dunkleres Bild mit sichtbarer Pixelstruktur und Farbsäumen
  • Input Lag steigt mit Trapezkorrektur auf bis zu 56 ms

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