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@PaulAntill goes hands on with the new XGIMI Horizon 20 Series projectors, including the Horizon 20, Horizon 20 Pro, and Horizon 20 Max. The big new addition this year is lens shift, giving users the ability to move the projected image up, down, left, or right without physically touching the projector—something usually found only on high-end $4000 models.

The Horizon 20 Series also features XGIMI’s X-Master RGB Triple Laser Engine for improved sharpness, contrast, and color. Alongside that, it continues to support IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, built-in Google TV, and native Netflix streaming.

There are three brightness levels depending on the model: Horizon 20 at 3200 ISO lumens, Horizon 20 Pro at 4100 ISO lumens, and Horizon 20 Max at 5700 ISO lumens. For gamers, the projectors support refresh rates up to 240Hz at 1080p and ultra-low latency—1ms at 1080p 240Hz, 2.2ms at 1080p 120Hz, and 3ms at 4K 60Hz—along with VRR for smooth, tear-free gameplay.

Pricing starts at $1700 and goes up to $3000 for the Horizon 20 Max, with pre-order offers available through October 14 that include up to $750 in savings, a free floor stand, and a copy of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

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00:00Would you replace your TV with a projector?
00:01Yes, definitely. It's better for the eyes.
00:03Each year, portable projectors get closer and closer to delivering a true TV-like experience.
00:08We now get 4K image quality, vibrant colors.
00:12Not to mention, we can actually move these from room to room,
00:15all with the flexibility of getting a screen of upwards of 200 inches.
00:19That's something you're definitely not getting on your standard TV, especially at this price point.
00:24But where projectors typically have still struggled up to this point
00:28is with brightness and gaming performance,
00:30especially when we're talking about form factors like this.
00:33And that's exactly where the X-Gaming for Ryzen 20 series is trying to change things.
00:38For the first time in an X-Gaming home projector, you're getting lens shift.
00:41This lets you move the image up, down, left, or right,
00:44vertically by 120% or horizontally by 45%,
00:48all without touching the projector and without losing sharpness or distorting the image.
00:53That's typically a feature you only see on projectors that cost $4,000 and up.
00:58What's the big benefit?
00:59You've got more flexibility in how you set up the screen.
01:02If your space is tighter or you don't want the projector perfectly centered in your room,
01:06this tech makes that possible.
01:08So that brings us to the three new models in the Verizon 20 lineup.
01:12The main difference between them is brightness.
01:15The Verizon 20 offers 3,200 ISO lumens.
01:18The Verizon 20 Pro jumps to 4,100.
01:20And the 20 Max, a whopping 5,700 lumens.
01:24X-Gaming is also debuting its new X-Master RGB triple laser engine,
01:29which promises improved sharpness, contrast, and saturation.
01:33You're getting IMAX enhanced, Dolby Vision, and HDR10 Plus support,
01:37with a claimed 20,000 to 1 contrast ratio.
01:41The image can be pushed up to 300 inches,
01:44which, let's be real, is probably bigger than most walls in your home.
01:47Still, X-Gaming recommends staying under 200 inches
01:50if you want the sharpest and brightest results.
01:53What excites me most is gaming, so let me show you what's new.
01:56The Verizon 20 series finally tackles latency and refresh rates.
02:00Latency is down to just 1 millisecond at 1080p 240Hz
02:04and 3 milliseconds at 4K 60Hz.
02:07Plus, we have VRR, Variable Refresh Rate,
02:10which supports smoother gameplay.
02:12We still don't have 4K 120 yet, but we're getting closer.
02:15On top of that, you're getting X-Gaming's latest auto-keystone
02:19and auto-focus features, which automatically adjusts your picture
02:22to avoid objects on your wall
02:24and give you the largest uninterrupted image possible.
02:27X-Gaming has always been really reliable at pulling this off,
02:30and I'm curious to test how well it holds up with this latest generation
02:33once we get our review unit in hands.
02:35Ports include optical audio, USB 3.1, USB 2.0,
02:39two full-size HDMI, one supporting EARC,
02:43and a 3.5mm audio output jack.
02:46Just like their recent releases,
02:47the Verizon 20 series runs Google TV out of the box.
02:50That means native Netflix support without sideloading.
02:53Plus, you get all the benefits of hands-free voice control
02:56through Google Home integration, which is awesome.
02:58Pricing starts at $1,700 for the base Horizon 20
03:01and goes to $3,000 for the Horizon 20 Max.
03:04Which one makes sense for you comes down to your budget
03:06and how bright your room is.
03:08The Horizon 20 Max obviously is going to give you the most flexibility
03:10if you want to be able to move this from room to room
03:13and still get the most vibrant picture during the day.
03:17If you pre-order before October 14th,
03:20you can save up to $750 to where they're including the base stand
03:24as well as a copy of Assassin's Creed Shadows.
03:27So, do you think you're ready to replace your traditional TV
03:31with a projector like this that gives you brighter picture quality
03:34and improved gaming performance?
03:36Not to mention, you're still getting that massive screen.
03:38Let me know your thoughts in the comments
03:40and stay tuned for a full review when that drops.
03:42And until the next one, I'll catch you later.
04:02We'll see you later.
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