Quick take
Most people should start with the Horizon 30 Pro. It’s the cheapest of the three at $1,899 on pre-order, per XGIMI. Step up to the Max or Ultra Max only if you have a big screen or a room you can’t get fully dark. I haven’t had one in my hands. This is a first look from XGIMI’s specs and pricing, not a review. Prices move, so check the live listing.
Product box
XGIMI Horizon 30 Series (Pro, Max, Ultra Max). RGB triple laser, 4K 120Hz.
XGIMI’s pre-order prices: Pro $1,899 (list $2,499), Max $2,499 (list $2,999), Ultra Max $2,999 (list $3,499). Prices move, so check the live listing.
Check the Horizon 30 Pro on XGIMI
What I actually showed
Nothing yet. I haven’t filmed the Horizon 30. Everything below is XGIMI’s specs and pricing. If one comes through the door, the video goes here.
Which tier should you pick?
The big differences between the tiers are brightness, contrast and price. XGIMI’s specs, not a test I ran:
- Pro: 4800 ISO lumens, 8,000:1 native contrast, $1,899 pre-order.
- Max: 5300 ISO lumens, 9,000:1 native contrast, $2,499 pre-order.
- Ultra Max: 6000 ISO lumens, 10,000:1 native contrast, $2,999 pre-order.
I expect the Pro to make sense in a dark room. Each step up adds brightness and contrast for another $500 or so on pre-order. Pay for that only if you have ambient light or a big screen.
Horizon 30 vs Horizon 20
XGIMI names the Horizon 30 as the next generation of the Horizon line. I’m not going to put numbers on the 20 here that I can’t source. Compare the two side by side on XGIMI’s live pages before you upgrade.
When can you get one?
XGIMI’s dates: pre-orders run Oct 12–31, 2026, and regular sales start Nov 1. As of Oct 12 I didn’t find it on Amazon, so the link goes to XGIMI for now.
Spec strip
XGIMI’s specs. Spec, not a test I ran.
- RGB triple laser, 4K, 120Hz
- Dual Intelligent Iris
- Google TV
- 2x12W Harman Kardon speakers
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced
- Pro 4800 / Max 5300 / Ultra Max 6000 ISO lumens
Pros and cons
Pros
- Three tiers, so you can pay only for the brightness you need
- 4K at 120Hz on all three
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced listed
- Google TV built in
- Pre-order perks: XGIMI lists a floor stand or ceiling mount, two pairs of 3D glasses and a $500 screen coupon
Cons
- No hands-on reviews yet
- $1,899 is the cheapest way in, even on pre-order
- Not on Amazon yet, as of Oct 12
- Every number here is XGIMI’s own, not tested
Who it’s for
- Home theater buyers who want a 4K laser projector for a dedicated room
- Gamers who want 120Hz on a big screen
Who it’s not for
- Anyone who wants a small portable projector they can carry around
- Anyone who wants hands-on reviews before spending this much
FAQ
How much is the XGIMI Horizon 30?
On pre-order, XGIMI lists the Pro at $1,899, the Max at $2,499 and the Ultra Max at $2,999. List prices are $2,499, $2,999 and $3,499. Check the live listing.
When does the Horizon 30 come out?
Pre-orders run Oct 12–31, 2026, and regular sales start Nov 1, per XGIMI.
Pro vs Max vs Ultra Max: what’s the difference?
Brightness and contrast. XGIMI rates the Pro at 4800 ISO lumens and 8,000:1, the Max at 5300 and 9,000:1, and the Ultra Max at 6000 and 10,000:1.
Is the Horizon 30 better than the Horizon 20?
XGIMI calls it the next generation. I don’t have sourced side-by-side numbers, so compare both on XGIMI’s live pages.
Is the XGIMI Horizon 30 worth it?
It’s too early to say without hands-on reviews. If you’re buying, I expect the Pro to be the value pick.
Close
For another XGIMI line, here’s my look at the XGIMI Aura 3 Max.
Watch more on my channel, KeliiDiscovers, at youtube.com/@keliidiscovers.
Check the Horizon 30 Pro on XGIMI
Mahalo.
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