Horizon S Max
XGIMIReleased Jan 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 9, 2026
The XGIMI Horizon S Max scores 82/100 based on 18 expert reviews in the home projectors category. Coverage includes reviews from Popsci, Makeuseof, Projectorjunkies, and Androidcentral.
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Pros
- 4k resolution(32)
- Good built-in speakers(9)
- Dual light sources(8)
- Gimbal mount for easy setup(4)
- Low power consumption(4)
Cons
- No netflix support(12)
- Only one hdmi port(7)
- No optical zoom(4)
- Average black levels(4)
- Ambient light can affect viewing in bright rooms(2)
18 Publication Reviews
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XGIMI’s Horizon S Max is the follow-up to the XGIMI Horizon Ultra —our previous 4K projector pick, still available for as low as $1,499—and it’s an improvement in many meaningful ways.
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The XGIMI Horizon S Max is a cutting-edge 4K projector with outstanding brightness, exceptional image quality, and impressive sound, though it has an odd mix of features that prevent a perfect score.
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The XGIMI Horizon S MAX is a rare example of a projector that truly combines lifestyle design with serious performance, delivering far more than what you'd expect from its size and price.
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The Horizon S Max is XGIMI's best projector yet, but it still doesn't come with Netflix.
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The XGIMI Horizon S Max offers flagship projector features including 4K resolution, 3100 ISO lumens brightness, and IMAX Enhanced functionality in a more affordable package.
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The Xgimi Horizon S Max is a fantastic projector for the money, loaded with convenient features and delivering strong visual performance and sound.
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The XGIMI HORIZON S Max projector delivers superb image and sound quality with IMAX Enhanced certification, though it loses the optical zoom feature and still runs Android TV.
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The Xgimi Horizon S Max is one of the brightest projectors I've tested, offering sharp, vibrant picture quality that punches well above its price tag.
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XGIMI announces the Horizon S Series with Dual Light 2.0 Technology, featuring the Horizon S Max with 3,100 ISO lumens and IMAX Enhanced certification.
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The XGIMI Horizon S Max is a versatile and powerful home cinema projector that stands out thanks to its combination of Hybrid Triple Laser + LED light source, offering vivid colors and high brightness...
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The XGimi Horizon S Max delivers breathtaking home cinema with its Dual Light projector system, IMAX Enhanced, and 4K UHD resolution.
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The XGIMI Horizon S Max projector offers a stylish, TV-quality viewing experience with 4K resolution and flexible connectivity, though it lacks Netflix and comes at a premium price.
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The XGIMI Horizon S Max delivers impressive color performance and 3,100 ISO lumens in a versatile lifestyle design with an integrated gimbal stand, offering strong value at its current street price.
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My experience with the XGIMI Horizon S-MAX projector has been overwhelmingly positive.
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The XGIMI Horizon S Max is a 4K laser projector with Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, and smart TV features, but lacks user reviews and has several unknown specifications.
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The XGIMI Horizon S Max offers impressive brightness and quiet operation but suffers from image noise, poor sharpness, and HDR management issues that prevent it from being a top recommendation.
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