HORIZON Ultra 4K Projector, Dolby Vision, 2300 ISO Lumens, 2 x 12W Harman Kardon Speakers, Home Theater Projector with WiFi and Bluetooth, Dual Light, Active 3D, 200"

After a somewhat convoluted setup process, and getting used to some system-related integration quirks, I got this rather plain looking box up and running in my home theater, primarily powered by my Apple TV 4K... and was sufficiently blown away. A "DolbyVision" notification flashed on the screen, letting me know that the viewing mode would be modified, and after some time of viewing, I realized I was hopelessly addicted. I was literally not prepared for how good the image was going to look on my 100-inch screen. The last time I remembered seeing a projected image that clear was a special digital screening of "The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug" at a movie theater. It was as if I was watching the output of a digitally shot video file directly from the server. I browsed through several other films in my Apple TV library, and I almost broke it with so much jumping around from movie to movie that they wouldn't start up anymore (I must have overloaded the streaming capabilities of my router). Fortunately a quick shut down and restart remedied the issue, and I proceeded with more caution going forward. I will mention (and your mileage may vary, depending on your home setup), that I ran into some glitches in the process of making my upgraded theater system run more smoothly. Since my media sources are channeled through my Onkyo receiver and out to the projector, I had to be mindful of the behavior of my HDMI data integration. When I start up my Apple TV 4K box, it automatically powers up both the receiver and the projector. After a brief appearance of the Google Play interface (the projector's native operating system). HDMI takes over, does a brief search, and switches to Apple TV, which becomes the primary media source. For awhile, my Sony Blu-Ray player also switched on automatically, and the HDMI in turn switched over to the Blu-Ray as media source, which was annoying until I discovered how to disable that function in the player's settings. Suffice to say, this has been a good education for me in HDMI dataflow! I can now watch Blu-Rays by switching it over manually, and they look almost as wonderful as the streamed DolbyVision output from my Apple TV 4K. One of the features that exceeded my expectations (aside from the astounding image quality) is the manual keystone adjustment. Since my setup dictates I keep my projector on a stand, one thing that was problematic with my previous projector was having to leave the stand in the middle of the floor at a fixed distance from the screen, and it was never 100% fit into the viewing area. With the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra's manual keystone capabilities, I can have the projector moved over against the wall, projecting from an angle, and can distort the image to fit perfectly on the screen by dragging the 4 corners of the projected image INDEPENDENTLY up, down, left, and right. You can also zoom in and out to refine the fit, after which the image auto-focuses itself using a projected pattern. No more tripping over the wide-legged projector stand, moving it back and forth into the room, and making endless adjustments that were never perfect. (I would install a ceiling mount, but I don't think my landlady would be thrilled about more holes in the ceiling and walls than I already have). A couple of minor complaints, nothing that would diminish my 5-star rating: I made a point of purchasing a projector that was 3D capable, and this one is, even though it's not overly emphasized in the product description. My complaint is the 3D mode has to be selected manually by opening a menu and choosing the proper method, which is kind of a hassle. I'm hoping a future firmware update from XGIMI will remedy that, since I can't imagine people having any use for multiple 3D modes other than one that utilizes active lenses. Also, you can only use lenses that were designed for this specific projector. I discovered other standard active lenses don't work... but when you get the right ones, it's worth the expense IMO. The other change I'd request would be the ability to deactivate the default Google Play/Android operating system that launches at startup, which (as an Apple user) I would never put to use. I also have Amazon Prime, which runs through my Apple TV 4K. How many operating systems can one need?? Aside from these trivial quibbles, I couldn't be happier with this addition to my home theater. I just wish I had more time to spend using it, more people around I could show it off to, and especially wish I didn't share a wall with a neighbor so I can crank up the volume on my Onkyo Dolby Atmos receiver without disrupting his life (he's a really nice guy, already tolerates me enough with my music practice). I honestly wasn't ready for how fantastic this projector would turn out to be, not to mention how smoothly it integrates with the rest of my setup.

First projector I own (also first review I've ever written, but this product deserves it). I recently finished building my workshop/office (quonset) and have a big nice end wall (24ft wide, 14 high) with drywall painted in matte ultra white. Building doesn't have any exterior light, so I thought it would be the perfect environment for a projector with a 200inch screen size capability. I did my homework learning about the different technologies available, the important features to look for, etc. Decided to go with this brand and model. It comes very well packaged. Set up is ridiculously quick. First time I turned it on, I was confused. My mind couldn't understand what I was seeing. Played a 4k video and was mesmerized. Then comes my wife. I play Barbie trailer (very colorful). Same effect. Her brain couldn't process it. She as well was astonished by what she was looking at. The quality of the image, the colors, the detail. It is incredible what human kind has achieved in terms of technology. This projector is a clear example. BUY IT. You won't regret it at all. The problem I have now is that my kids are hooked to watching their movies and cartoons and play videogames on it. They refuse to watch anything on OLED tv now... In regards to screen, I project directly on a superflat white drywall, no screen. It works perfect. It even has a feature that analyzes the color of your wall and adapts the color of the image it emits. Haven't tried that feature though. PROs Quality /price is unbeatable. Vivid colors Refresh rate for videogames Dolby Vision Intuitive UI Auto focus and keystone CONS If you are a pro in projectors, maybe you'll see contrast on dark colors could be better although I'm perfectly ok with it. Sometimes UI gets lazy and lags. Autokeystone can be tricky. Sometimes doesn't do it right. Move the projector a bit and let it try again. You need a proper dark room to truly appreciate its performance. Integrated speaker is quite good, but nothing out of the ordinary, regardless of what other reviews say. BTW, image posted it's not very good but you can appreciate some details. Capturing a decent pic with an iphone of a projected image is almost impossible.

Update 1/6/25 I continue to be very pleased with this projector. My previous input issue was solved by an upgraded HDMI switcher-Now I’m able to turn the projector on and off via my AppleTV remote and it automatically switches to the proper input. I’m still not a fan of the built in operating system but they do a good job of updating it for improvements. ——- The picture looks amazing, and am glad I upgraded to this option. It's more than bright enough for my home theater room- even with lights on. I also have a surround sound system hooked up, so I don't use the speaker- but when I do, I'm surprised at the high quality out from the projector speakers ! But I do have a few gripes: - The Android software is slow to boot. - There is a noticeable lag to remote control input- especially when first starting up. So, I'm continuing to use an external Apple TV as the input which eliminates the issue and can meet the Dolby Video standards. - Frustratingly, the projector does NOT remember/default to the last/previous input. I have to reselect the same HDMI input every time I start the unit. This seems like an easy fix, and I'm hoping it will be addressed in a future update. - The Google Voice Assistant via the remote does allow me to select "HDMI 2" which somewhat alleviates the pain - The AutoFocus works very well. But the Auto keystone can't seem to find the edges of my very obvious fixed frame screen. So... I ended up manually adjusting (via the remote), and the picture fits perfectly. I just have to remember not to accidentally choose the Auto Keystone function.

I’m truly astonished by this 4K projector. I bought it as a second screen for my living room. My current TV is 55 inches, and I didn’t want to buy a bigger one since I move every 6 months. Projectors seem like a good fit. The pricing is great for a 4K projector. Seeing that it supported Dolby Vision and optical zoom, which some products over 3000 bucks don’t even have, I decided to give it a try. The result is super satisfying. The inclusion of Dolby Vision support truly took the viewing experience to a new level. It wasn’t that impressive when I started with some anime content, but as soon as I switched to a fiction movie, it immediately changed the experience. For the first time, I could see the character’s facial expressions so crisply and in detail, and the colors just looked right. The Dolby Vision adjustment gave me the feeling of watching it in a theater. I don’t know why; it’s just magical. Equally impressive is the projector's optical zoom functionality. The projected image can be very large at times. With this product, you simply press a button, and then you see the image adjust losslessly; it’s super cool. I sometimes move it to the bedroom, and it does a great job with the auto keystone to correct the image for me. For the first time, I feel like the screen in my room is enough. The last part I LOVE a lot is the design! You have to admit, it looks super premium. The electric cover looks so good; watching it slide down automatically every time is a wow moment. It also looks like a beautiful item in your home environment. In conclusion, this projector is a remarkable gem that offers an extraordinary visual journey. I also tested some games on it; a 200-inch gaming screen is something else. Whether you're a movie enthusiast, a gaming aficionado, or a dedicated binge-watcher, this projector is a worthy investment. Give it a try.

***Origional Review:*** I REALLY wanted to like this product. They took a success in the Horizon Pro and added Dolby Vision, Dual Light and the promise of much higher light output. I will say that the packaging was outstanding and the presentation was top notch but you buy a projector for the video quality and this has one major flaw. The projector forces you into Dolby Vision (a majority of quality streaming content is now Dolby Vision) and unfortunately the MEMC is disabled while utilizing Dolby Vision. I confirmed this with XGIMI as well to make sure I wasn't missing something. One of the major reasons for using XGIMI projectors is the smooth video output and that is just not possible with this projector. The auto keystone also didn't work as well as the Horizon Pro. All and all it is a quality made product but it is not able to perform at its most basic task. I also did a side by side comparrison with the Horizon Pro and for a significantly lower cost, the brightness and picture quality almost seemed identical (minus the lack of MEMC of course) The colors actually popped a bit more with the Pro, so I would suggest going that route even without the MEMC issue. I would avoid this product and go with the Horizon Pro until XGIMI can figure out something with the MEMC. ***In the image, Horizon Pro up top and Horizon Ultra below using very simliar settings*** ****UPDATE**** Xgimi has been great to work with and asked that I re-test the projector after they updated the firmware to enable their MEMC with Dolby Vision. I can report that they did add another option to enable to the custom setting to enable MEMC while viewing Dolby Vision content. It would have been nice for this to work with the DV Bright or Standard settings but this work around at least solves the basic problem. With the new testing of this device, additional problems were discovered and verified by Xgimi. There are major compatibility issues with major Apps like Disney+ and Prime that cause a buffering or "glitching" of the video that almost seems like there is a processing issue with the video. The brief hangups or pauses are extremely distracting. There is also audio sync issues that cause the dialog to not match the video. You would expect this with an external audio source and most AV receivers allow you to adjust this. There is no such adjustment with this for the Ultra and really there shouldn't be a sync issue for an all in one solution. The last issue discovered was the poor internet/wi-fi connectivity. When comparing the Ultra to the Pro and both models sitting side by side connected to the same network, the Ultra was a bar or two weaker in signal strength compared to the Horizon Pro. I'm not sure if that had any thing to do with the video and audio issues, but Xgimi was able to replicate the issue and assured me they were working to resolve the compatibility issues. As mentioned before, they have been very responsive and have shown a great interest in improving their new product but as it stands now, the Ultra just isn't a great option and not worth the expensive price tag. I will udpate again should this product change my mind.

I am writing this review now because I wanted to make sure that I had a full experience using the projector. There are so many great things about it and a few that aren't. As a projector, this is perfect! Let's not talk about the software that came with it for now. The fact that this supports Dolby Vision is a gem in itself. The features like auto focus, auto-keystone, eye protection, and screen alignment are very useful and convenient. The settings are easily accessible and the remote control is pretty sleek with intuitive button layout. The only thing I'd change is the volume buttons, which I think need to be bigger. I had a problem with XGIMI's version of Google TV which did not include native Netflix support. Not a deal breaker. However, the processor that handles it isn't as snappy as I had hoped. It's still faster than the original Google Chromecast with TV but still a bit sluggish for my taste. I connected my PS5 to it and everything I watch or listen to just came to life! It's a pretty amazing feeling! I then went further and bought the Sony HT-A9 which just blew my mind! Sight and sound combined is just over the top! I have been wondering about the AppleTV 4K and bought one just to see how the performance is. I have to say that I have not used the built-in Google TV system since I started using AppleTV. It's very snappy! Also, AppleTV supports Dolby Vision which is amazing because it maximizes the potential of the XGIMI projector! So, that's my setup and I am loving every bit about it!

This is the projector to get if you want/need a long throw projector that supports Dolby Vision. The picture is incredible and you can really dial it in manually or automatically for the lighting and screen type you have. It’s 5 stars if you won’t use a receiver, a universal remote, or any advanced home automation. If not overly technical, ignore the rest of this review :) I knocked off 2 stars because it took me a tremendous amount of time to get this integrated in my theater. Here’s a list of the challenges I needed to overcome: 1) The device powers on by listening for a BLE advertising broadcast that is sent when you press power on the remote. Reverse engineering this and getting a Pi to send it was no cakewalk. But it works. As a side note I needed to move my automation server from Mac to Pi/Linux because Apple doesn’t let you change the manufacturer bit on BLE broadcasts from their hardware. 2) CEC seemingly must be disabled with a hardware adaptor and not just in settings. There appears to be non-standard polling issues that cause the receiver to lose state resulting in the projector’s hdmi input spinner randomly until everything in the chain resyncs. This happens even with CEC disabled. But throwing an adaptor on stopped this. And like many devices, it doesn’t play nice with AppleTV’s CEC bugs. 3) If you don’t plan on using the built in googletv, there is no way to set it to default to last input or a specify a default. So you must either use a smart remote that supports macros or have a server that supports GoogleTV integration. I use openHAB. Then you program something like home, up x 3, right x 4, select x 2 to navigate to the input menu and select an hdmi input. If it weren’t for the picture quality or lack of other options I would have returned this after a few hours of tinkering. If you don’t have complex needs or like a challenging tech project you should buy this. Otherwise keep waiting or bite the bullet and redo your wiring for a short throw.

Let me just say, the experience has been nothing short of mind-blowing, especially when paired with my PS5. From the moment I fired up this projector in my living room, I was plunged into a world of immersive gaming like never before. The combination of 4K resolution and Dolby Vision technology makes every game I play on my PS5 pop with unprecedented clarity and depth. The visuals are astonishingly crisp, and the color palette is so vibrant that it feels like the games have come to life right in front of me. Playing on a larger screen has brought new life to my gaming sessions. The projector turns my living room into a gaming paradise, with every intricate detail and environment in games displayed with incredible precision. The cinematic quality of the visuals elevates the gaming experience to a whole new level, whether I'm exploring vast open worlds, engaging in intense battles, or enjoying the beauty of in-game landscapes. The Dolby Vision support is an absolute game-changer. The projector's ability to enhance dynamic range and contrast ensures that dark scenes are more intense, and bright scenes are more dazzling. This creates a level of visual realism that's almost hard to believe. It's like having a front-row seat to the gaming world's most spectacular visuals. The setup was a breeze, and the XGIMI projector seamlessly connects to my PS5 and other gaming devices. The user-friendly interface allows for easy navigation, and the low input lag ensures that my gameplay is ultra-responsive, making those split-second decisions and lightning-fast reflexes truly count.

Great quality product, one of the best projectors I have used till now.

Acaba de llegar el proyector, la verdad me sorprendió todo, desde la caja, el empaque y la calidad de los materiales. Al conectarlo la verdad me lleve una grata sorpresa. Creo que el Android TV que viene incorporado en el proyector no le ayuda mucho y no le podrías sacar todo el jugo que tiene, yo lo conecte a mi AVR Onkyo y a una smart box 4k HDR y saque lo mejor del proyector, junto al audio de mi sistema de sonido Onkyo fue de lo mejor. Creo que sí solo quieres ponerlo como una TV normal sin un sistema de audio o un AVR no le veo caso, creo que una pantalla te dará más por tu dinero, pero si ya tienes todo el sistema y quieres tener un cine en casa, es un exelente producto.

Très bon projecteur plus que mes attende

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The best you can get regarding the price, It's a beast you can have for your intertainement