XGIMI HORIZON S Max - White DLP Projector - 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) - HDMI, USB - 10 Feet Throw Distance

I have been researching extensively the new line of lifestyle projectors that use the new triple laser technology and decided on the XGIMI (pron. Ex-Jimmy) Horizon S-MAX, coming in at just under the 2K dollar range. Not the most expensive, not the cheapest. I read up on them and decided to lay down my hard earned dollars, and I am glad that I did. First and foremost is the ability to reproduce accurate color, that jumps out at you when it is supposed to and at the same time looks real, not like a cartoon. For instance, I like to see a football field look like a football field, with grass that actually looks like grass, and neon lights that jump out of the screen. I like to see the deep greens of a forest and the yellows of autumn. The deep blues of the ocean and the black of space! I have finally found the projector that can deliver on that wish. Additionally, XGIMI seems to have found a way to eliminate the dreaded " laser speckle " that pops up on almost every other projector available and is quite annoying, by combining a laser with a led light source, I have yet to see the slightest aberration. The quality of the image has actually earned a I-Max certification, so yes, you can tell your friends that you have a I-max theater at home. It also provides Dolby Vision support. Playing 4k content is amazing and the native resolution is 2160, real, not pixel shifted. I am a 3D addict, and this gives the most amazing 3D experience you could imagine. It is like a ride to another world. There is no drop-off in color , brightness and the image is impeccable. It is portable, although I have it mounted up on a shelf on my ceiling in my home theater. I find the separate power brick, and YES, it is a brick, to be a great engineering idea, keeping the power source and its extra heat and potential to induce 60 cycle hum into the internal audio speakers, isolated from the main board. It is easy to mount separate from the projector itself and is equipped with a pretty long power cord. The internal speakers are Harman-Kardon and sound quite good like a good Bluetooth speaker although I have it fed through a AVR with multiple HDMI inputs for 7.1 Dolby, which makes the single HDMI input a non-issue. I also have Netflix available through multiple devices which makes the lack of Netflix support also a non-issue with me. The set up was about 5 minutes, and the color out of the box is amazing. It's pretty much plug and play, as opposed to my last projector, which took about 4 months to dial in a picture which is in no way as good as this ! I have owned many projectors but never any as good as this . I suppose you can spend 5 to 6 K on a projector and it will be as good or better BUT, it will weigh 5 times more and will be 4 times as big !! This one weighs in at about 10 pounds, and looks like a cool little Bluetooth speaker. So, if you are considering this projector, I would say go for it , before the price goes up, you will be amazed. I was, and honestly, I am hard to please ! I am an actual guy who bought this projector and happen to think it is pretty awesome. I am not getting anything in return for writing this, This is my actual honest take on this product. I Love it !!! I highly recommend !!

I want to upgrade my old projector to something more powerful and high-end. After watching a few YouTube videos about 4K laser projectors, I chose the Horizon S Max—and I’m glad I did. The visuals are incredible. The 4K resolution is sharp and vivid, and with imax enhanced and Dolby Vision, the colors are super accurate. The dark levels are great, and the highlights really pop. I’m sensitive to laser speckles, but XGIMI’s tech makes the image smooth and comfortable for my eyes. The flexible stand is awesome. You can rotate it 360 degrees, and the AI tech makes setup super easy. Features like object avoidance and screen alignment make it truly plug-and-play. One of the coolest things is the keystone correction—it works while streaming without interrupting playback, automatically adjusting as you reposition the projector. The only downside is the single HDMI port, but it’s manageable with a splitter. Running on Android TV, it has built-in apps, which is handy. The Harman Kardon speakers are impressive too, with 2 x 12W output and Dolby Audio, I’m impressed by the quality.

The product was in good condition and works properly. But the box was open when arrived and the projector was already configured with somebody else account. Im giving only 1 star because I pay for a new product.

Firstly, the image quality is great! The projector gets very bright, and I found it perfectly usable projecting a ~110" image in a room with windows during the day with just the blinds closed (darker than direct daylight, but not blacked out). Of course, the darker you can get the room, the better it looks, as with any projector. I have been projecting onto a matte beige wall and it looks way better than I thought it would without a proper screen. The image is sharp, and the auto focus works well. There is a slight screen-door effect if you look very closely at the image, but at a reasonable viewing distance I don't notice it. The colors are vibrant and the contrast looks better than the on-paper ratio would suggest. As others have mentioned, the black floor is not perfect, but I found it pretty comparable to a mid-range LCD panel. In extremely dark scenes, you will definitely see some glow, but in brighter scenes you won't notice unless you are specifically looking for it. I recommend lowering the brightness when viewing in a very dark room, as it will lower the black floor as well. The Android TV OS works well enough. It is generally fast, and streaming content from various apps (including HDR and Dolby Vision content) works as expected. The built-in speakers are fine. They are equivalent to some decent built-in speakers in a TV. I would recommend connecting an AV receiver or sound bar, or even just some Bluetooth headphones for solo viewing. Now for the issues. As of the time of writing this review, there is no way to set the projector to default to the HDMI input, so you will need to manually set the input each time if you are using a connected device. Having only one HDMI port was not an issue for me, as I use it with an AV receiver, but it might be for others. The pixel shifting mechanism makes a noticeable buzzing noise. It will vary from unit to unit, but mine sounds a bit like a mini fridge compressor. It's not very loud, but I find this noise more annoying than the white noise of the fans (which are on the quiet end for a projector). It is worth noting that ALL pixel shift projectors will make this noise to some degree, as there is a component physically moving at a very high speed. Still worth keeping in mind if you are going to place the projector near where you are sitting.

I recently purchased the XGIMI Horizon S Max projector, and it has completely exceeded my expectations! From its stunning visuals to its user-friendly features, this device has quickly become the centerpiece of my home entertainment setup. The XGIMI Horizon S Max projector is an absolute game-changer for home entertainment! Its stunning 4K resolution, vibrant HDR10 colors, and exceptional brightness deliver a true cinematic experience, even in well-lit rooms. The Harman Kardon speakers provide rich, immersive sound, and the Android TV integration makes streaming effortless. Setup is a breeze with smart autofocus and keystone correction, and its sleek, portable design fits any space beautifully. Whether watching movies, gaming, or hosting outdoor movie nights, this projector offers incredible performance and value. Highly recommended!