XGIMI Horizon

If you want a home projector for movies, sports and casual gaming without turning your lounge into a science project, the Horizon makes a strong case. It’s aimed at people who want a big-screen upgrade with simple setup, decent speakers and enough brightness to work in a normal room. ## What makes it worth it The standout here is how little fuss it takes to get a watchable image. Auto focus, auto keystone and screen alignment do the alignment work for you, so you spend less time fiddling and more time watching. Its 1500 ISO lumens are enough for a living room with some ambient light, which is a real advantage over dimmer lifestyle projectors. The built-in Harman Kardon speakers are better than the token audio most projectors ship with, so you can actually use it without an immediate soundbar upgrade. Android TV 10.0 and Chromecast built in also make streaming and casting straightforward, though the lack of native Netflix app support is worth knowing up front. ## Where it falls short Compared with newer premium projectors from XGIMI and rivals, this model is not the brightest or most advanced option on the market, and black levels are only so-so in darker scenes. If you’re chasing proper home-theatre contrast in a light-controlled room, you’ll notice that quickly. Buy this if you want a simple all-in-one projector for films, TV and casual gaming in a mixed-use room. Skip it if you need reference-level contrast, native Netflix support or the best HDR performance money can buy.

£559