XGIMI Horizon 20 vs Hisense C2 Ultra
Get the XGIMI Horizon 20. Unless you mostly game, or want to project on the ceiling — then the Hisense C2 Ultra.
XGIMI Horizon 20
The best all-round 4K home projector for the money: bright, accurate, lens shift and very low input lag.
Hisense C2 Ultra
A very bright 4K laser projector on a rotating stand, the best here for gaming. Pricier than the XGIMI.
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Both are bright 4K laser projectors with smart TV apps. The Horizon 20 is accurate out of the box, has lens shift and motorised zoom and costs less; the C2 Ultra is brighter in colour, games at up to 240Hz and sits on a rotating stand, but needs calibrating and has no lens shift.
- —You want a cinema picture with no fuss.
- —Your screen isn't dead centre.
- —You want to spend less.
- —You game a lot.
- —You want to aim it at the ceiling.
- —You'll calibrate it.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Bright 4K laser picture, accurate out of the box
- +Zoom and lens shift for easy setup
- +4K/120Hz gaming with very low lag
- −Near-black detail is a little raised in very dark scenes.
- −Some people see rainbow flashes, as with most DLP projectors.
- −Removing judder from films drops the picture to 1080p.
- −'High Power' mode washes out colour and gets loud.
- +Bright enough with a few lights on
- +Exceptional colour
- +Gaming up to 240Hz with low lag
- −Colours look too cold until it's calibrated.
- −De-juddering films drops the picture to 1080p.
- −Some rainbow flashes for sensitive viewers.
- −Input lag is higher at 60Hz and 120Hz than at 240Hz.
Ready to choose?
- Is the XGIMI Horizon 20 worth it?
- Is the Hisense C2 Ultra worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Expert Reviews, manufacturer specifications.