Pricing: The Jmgo IRIS Ultra Max costs $2,999 during its launch promotion, down from $3,499.
Xgimi Horizon 20 Max
The Xgimi Horizon 20 Max is the most balanced home projector on this list. It combines high brightness, advanced HDR support, strong gaming features, and a compact design.
You can place it in a living room without needing a dedicated projection space. Its RGB triple-laser engine produces 5,700 ISO lumens.
That output makes the Horizon 20 Max suitable for daytime sports, casual gaming, and movie nights with some lights on.
The projector also supports 110% BT. 2020 color coverage, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, and Filmmaker Mode.
It features Xgimi’s X-Master Red Ring Lens, which uses high-transmission optics and laser-grade glass to maintain image clarity from the center of the screen to the edges.
The projector also supports optical zoom and motorized lens shift, with up to 120% vertical and 45% horizontal adjustment.
These features make the Horizon 20 Max easier to install than a typical lifestyle projector.
Its 1.2-1.5:1 throw ratio supports screen sizes from 40 to 300 inches.
The projector weighs 11.9 pounds, which gives you a middle ground between a portable projector and permanent-installation hardware.
The Horizon 20 Max also includes several gaming features. It supports VRR, ALLM, and 1080p at up to 240Hz.
Xgimi rates the projector at 1ms input lag when it runs at 1080p and 240Hz. At 4K resolution, the projector supports a 60Hz refresh rate.
You should not buy this model if 4K at 120Hz is your main priority.
It remains a strong choice if you want one projector for streaming, movies, and gaming.
