The Xgimi Horizon 20 Max is a 4K projector with a Jekyll-and-Hyde personality. It boasts a bright, room-to-room performance, with a single picture mode delivering a claimed 5,700 ISO lumens, although this mode is not recommended. Even without this mode, the projector is one of the brightest in its class. However, its menus can be tricky to navigate, and gamers will need to learn how to adjust settings for optimal performance, resulting in remarkably short lag times. While its quirky features prevent it from being an Editors' Choice award winner, the Xgimi Horizon 20 Max still stands out in a premium class that includes the JMGO N1S Ultimate and Editors' Choice picks like the Hisense C2 Ultra and Anker Nebula X1. The projector's design is similar to many high-end room-to-room models, with a near-cube body and permanently attached gimbal mount. It measures 9.8 by 11.7 by 7.5 inches and weighs 11.9 pounds, making it comparable in size to its competitors. The display is a 1,920-by-1,080-pixel DLP chip with fast-switch pixel shifting, capable of producing 3,840 by 2,160 pixels on screen. The RGB triple laser light source offers a wide color gamut, rated at 110% of the UHD 4K TV standard (BT.2020 or REC.2020). The laser engine is rated for 20,000 hours of use. The initial setup is straightforward, with on-screen Google TV instructions and optional connections for video sources. The Horizon 20 Max features a full set of auto-adjustment capabilities, although manual setup is also possible. It offers two unique features: a 1.25x zoom lens and lens shift, allowing for optical picture size changes and movement without tilting or swiveling the projector. The Harman Kardon audio system provides high-quality sound, with two 12-watt speakers and support for various audio formats. Image quality is excellent, with six predefined picture modes for SDR and HDR10, offering excellent color accuracy, contrast, and shadow detail. The projector supports Full HD 3D with DLP-Link glasses in three formats, although 3D input recognition requires manual activation. Lag times are notably short, with measurements of 10ms for 4K/60Hz input and as low as 2.7ms for 240Hz input. However, finding the optimal settings can be challenging, and Xgimi is working on simplifying the process. The Xgimi Horizon 20 Max is a versatile and powerful projector, but its quirky menus and setup process may be off-putting to some users.
