Leica Cine Play 1 Plus VS XGIMI Horizon 20 Max

The Leica Cine Play 1 Plus and XGIMI Horizon 20 Max both feature laser light sources, ensuring bright and sharp visuals. However, in terms of size, the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus is larger with a width of 261 mm, height of 229 mm, and thickness of 242 mm, compared to the more compact XGIMI Horizon 20 Max, which measures 218 mm in width, 208 mm in height, and 136 mm in thickness.

Weight is another point of distinction: the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus is significantly heavier at 6700 g, while the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max weighs 4900 g, making it lighter and easier to handle. In terms of volume, the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus also has a larger overall size, with a volume of 14464.098 cm³, versus the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max's 6166.784 cm³.

Both products offer a dedicated smartphone app for control, and the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus comes with a 3-year warranty, whereas the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max offers a 2-year warranty.

Both the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus and XGIMI Horizon 20 Max offer 4K output resolution, ensuring sharp and detailed images. The response time, however, differs significantly, with the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max having an impressive 1 ms response time, while the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus has a slower 12 ms response time.

In terms of maximum projection size, both projectors support up to 300″, providing large and immersive viewing experiences. Both models also support HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, delivering enhanced color and contrast. Additionally, both support HDR10, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of content.

The minimum throw distance is slightly shorter on the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max, which requires just 2.1 m compared to the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus, which needs 2.2 m. When it comes to refresh rate, the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max offers a higher 240Hz, compared to the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus’s 120Hz, which could provide smoother motion for high-speed content.

Both the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus and XGIMI Horizon 20 Max offer a similar set of connectivity options, including 2 HDMI ports, AirPlay, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi support, USB ports, and Chromecast built-in. Both projectors support Wi-Fi versions Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), ensuring compatibility with modern wireless networks.

The Bluetooth versions differ slightly, with the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus featuring Bluetooth 5.3, while the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max uses Bluetooth 5.2. The Leica model also has an RJ45 port for wired Ethernet connections, while the XGIMI projector lacks this port. On the other hand, the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max includes a DVI connector, which the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus does not.

Additionally, the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus has an S/PDIF Out port, whereas the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max does not include this feature. Neither projector has a VGA connector, and both support Miracast for wireless screen mirroring.

Both the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus and XGIMI Horizon 20 Max come with stereo speakers, built-in smart TV capabilities, and a built-in speaker. They also feature a remote control and support voice commands for added convenience. The audio output power differs slightly, with the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus providing 2 x 10W, while the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max offers a slightly more powerful 2 x 12W.

One significant difference between the two is the lens shift feature. The Leica Cine Play 1 Plus does not support any lens shift (vertical or horizontal), while the XGIMI Horizon 20 Max offers both vertical and horizontal lens shift, providing more flexibility for positioning the projector.

Both projectors include a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, allowing for easy external audio connections. Overall, the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus and XGIMI Horizon 20 Max share many core features but differ in lens shift functionality and audio output power.