Nebula X1S vs XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max

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Nebula X1SNebula X1S
MSRP $3,299
XGIMI HORIZON 20 MaxXGIMI HORIZON 20 Max
MSRP $2,999
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandβ€”DLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio0.9–1.5:11.2–1.5:1
Projection distance table60β€³: 1.2–2 m Β· 120β€³: 2.4–4 m Β· 150β€³: 3–5 m Β· 300β€³: 6–10 mβ€”
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.67Γ—1.25Γ—Derived
Focusβ€”Auto
Vertical lens shiftβ€”Β±120%
Horizontal lens shiftβ€”Β±45%
Lens elements14β€”
Lens materialall-glassβ€”
Image size rangeβ€”40–300 in
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Light source
Light source typeRGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Light source detailTriple LaserX-Master RGB triple laser engine
Light source lifeRated: 30,000 hβ€”
Light-source dimmingβ€”Manual steps
Brightness
ISO light outputβ€”5,700 lm
ANSI lumens6,000 lmβ€”
Brightness by modePeak output conference: 6,000 lmβ€”
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast5,000:1β€”
Dynamic contrast56,000:120,000:1
Dynamic light controlDynamic irisβ€”
Colour
BT.2020 gamut106%110%
Gamut metricβ€”Area
Calibration & picture control
Greyscale control points11β€”
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
HDR
HDR formatsDolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rateβ€”1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)β€”1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 1 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 2.2 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 3 ms
Audio
Speaker power40 W24 W
Speaker count42
Audio channelsStereoβ€”
Audio partnerDolbyHarman/Kardon
DTSβ€”Yes
Audio outputsOptical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI eARCYesYes
Bluetooth speaker modeYesβ€”
Bluetooth audio outYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2 (eARC): HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, eARCHDMI 1: HDMI, eARC; HDMI 2: HDMI
USB media playbackYesβ€”
Control ecosystem driversβ€”Google Home
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth version5.15.2
Firmware / software
Smart OSGoogle TVGoogle TV
NetflixNativeNative
Netflix max resolution4Kβ€”
CastingChromecast built-inChromecast built-in, DLNA
SoCβ€”MT9679
Update policyβ€”Security updates until Oct 15th 2027
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodDLP-Linkβ€”
3D formatsSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packingFrame packing, Side-by-side
Glasses included0β€”
Setup automation
AutofocusWhen movedβ€”
Auto keystoneYesYes
Screen fit / alignmentYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Eye-protection sensorYesβ€”
Integrated stand / gimbalType: micro_gimbal Β· Tilt up deg: 25β€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Rated: 26 dB(A)Rated: 28 dB(A)
Noise measurement distance1 m1 m
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–35Β°C0–40Β°C
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltageβ€”100–240 V
Rated frequencyβ€”50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)240 W280 W
Power consumption by modeβ€”Brightness level 10: 176 W Β· Boost: 188 WMeasured
Standby power0.5 Wβ€”
Power supplyExternal brickExternal brick
Physical & installation
Width185 mm298 mm
Depth246 mm190 mm
Height282 mm249 mm
Weight6.2 kg5.4 kg
Colours / finishesβ€”Elephant grey
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Holes: 4 Β· Screw length mm: 6β€”
Tripod socketYesYes
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupβ€”RG2
Safety & market certificationsβ€”CE, FCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GB 2 yr Β· πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU 2 yr
User manualhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_13048.pdfhttps://helpcenter.xgimi.com/hc/en-gb/article_attachments/50404742316697
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power adapter, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote, BatteriesRemote, Batteries, Power adapter, Documentation
Remote typeVoiceBluetooth