XGIMI's Horizon 20 Max projector features a 1ms response time for gaming and is insanely bright

The new XGIMI Horizon 20 Max is the company's new flagship home theater projector with a whopping 5,700 ISO lumens brightness rating.

XGIMI's Horizon 20 Max projector features a 1ms response time for gaming and is insanely bright
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TL;DR: The XGIMI Horizon 20 Max 4K projector delivers an impressive 5,700 ISO lumens brightness, enabling daytime use in living rooms. It features 110% BT.2020 color, 20,000:1 contrast, low-latency gaming modes with HDR, Google TV integration, and Harman-Kardon speakers, offering a premium all-in-one home theater experience.

Brightness is an integral part of a projector's specifications because it determines the type of environment and conditions in which it excels. And with a reflected projector image not being as bright as their light-generating TV counterparts, they're often associated with darkened rooms or cinemas.

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In recent years, the overall brightness of projectors has improved. With XGIMI announcing a trio of stylish-looking 'Horizon 20' 4K home theater projectors, the flagship Horizon 20 Max features an impressive (and frankly jaw-dropping) 5,700 ISO lumens brightness rating. To put that into perspective, this is over double the brightness of the XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Projector we reviewed a couple of years ago. This makes it bright enough to be used during the day in a standard living room.

Of course, brightness isn't an indicator of image quality, fine detail, and color accuracy. Still, the specs also note that it supports 110% BT.2020 color coverage and a 20,000:1 contrast ratio alongside IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision, and HDR10. However, it's the Horizon 20 Max's gaming features that sound just as impressive as its overall peak brightness.

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Playing in 4K 60 FPS or 60 Hz mode, you have a latency of just 3ms. Additionally, there is a 1080p 240 Hz mode with 1ms of latency and VRR support for a smooth gaming experience. The projector's Game Mode also supports HDR, which is a welcome feature. In addition to its gaming chops, the Horizon 20 Max, like other XGIMI projectors, doubles as a Google TV (with Google Home), which, in addition to the in-built Harmon-Kardon speakers, means that it's a cable-free all-in-one plug-and-play device.

With shipping expected to commence on October 15, the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max is currently available for pre-order at XGIMI's US store for $2,399, which is 20% off the $2,999 MSRP. Those who pre-order get a couple of 'gifts,' including a floor stand for the projector and an Assassin's Creed Shadows game code.