Among the precisions obtained on the gamut Rec.709 always), an optical zoom, a dynamic iris to modify the brightness depending on the environment, a dynamic colorimetric filter to respect the colors of DCI-P3 sources, tonal processing to adapt the image, in in the absence of canvas, in the color of the projection wall, and sound equipment from Harman Kardon delivering a power of 2 x 12 watts.
Xgimi Horizon Ultra, projection report
For the rest, we find for the Xgimi Horizon Ultra a projection ratio of 1.2-1.5. It is therefore not an ultra-short focal length model. On the other hand, its size is in the vein of the ultra-compact Xgimi Horizon and Xgimi Horizon Pro. Important precision, like its predecessors, the Xgimi Horizon Ultra has advanced ergonomics with automatic keystone adjustment. The same goes for the focus, which greatly facilitates its installation. All associated with a contained weight, which accentuates its transportable nature. The size of the projected image varies from 40'' (107 cm) to 200'' (508 cm).
Xgimi Horizon Ultra, dual laser and LED light source
The big novelty of the Xgimi Horizon Ultra does not lie in its cubic design (already popular on the Xgimi Horizon and Xgimi Horizon Pro), nor in its sound equipment signed Harman Kardon, but in its light source entitled Dual Light . The latter is dual, laser and LED, in order to combine, according to the brand, “the brightness and color precision of LEDs with the strong contrast and sharpness of the laser”.
Xgimi Horizon Ultra, HDR Dolby Vision and Smart Android TV compatibility
Another remarkable specification of the Xgimi Horizon Ultra is its Dolby Vision HDR compatibility. Finally, the operating system of the Xgimi Horizon Ultra is none other than Android TV 11, guaranteeing access to most of the current flagship applications, in particular streaming with Amazon Prime Video or Disney+. On the other hand, the native Netflix application is still missing.
Xgimi Horizon Ultra, connectivity
In terms of connectivity, there are two HDMI inputs, one of which has the eARC function, an optical output, two USB ports and an Ethernet port. For its part, connectivity mentions Wi-Fi 6 Dual Band compatibility and Bluetooth 5.2. Finally, the noise is announced at 28 dB and 3D compatibility is required.
Availability announced for the month of October. Indicative price: 1,990 euros.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the 160 with XPR4 wobulation technology from Texas Instrument)
• DMD chip: TI 0.47''
• Light source: LED + Laser
• Dynamic iris: yes
• Brightness: 2,300 lumens
• Input Lag: 18 ms
• Google Assistant functions
• MEMC motion compensation functions
• Chromecast functions (integrated)
• Autofocus functions
• Functions Automatic keystone correction
• Functions Automatic alignment of the image to the size of the screen
• Smart functions Android TV 11.0
• HDR10 compatibility
• HDR HLG compatibility
• 3D Ready compatibility
• HDCP 2.3 compatibility
• eARC compatibility
• HDR Dolby Vision compatibility
• Bluetooth 5.2 compatibility
• Wi-Fi compatibility -Fi 6 Dual Band
• Dolby Digital Plus compatibility
• Sound section: 2.0
• Power: 2 x 12 W
• 3D compatibility: yes
• Connections: 2 HDCP 2.3 certified HDMI 2.0b inputs, 1 optical output, 2 USB 2.0 ports and an Ethernet port
• Noise level: 28 dB
• Lamp life: 25,000 h
• Weight: 5.2 kg
• Consumption: 280 W
• Dimensions (L x H x D): 224 x 170 x 265 mm
