A premium 4K projector under $1,000 is the kind of deal home theater fans wait for
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A 41% discount makes the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra a much easier yes for movie nights
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Projectors usually fall into one of two buckets: cheap models that look underwhelming the second you turn them on, or premium ones that feel great until you see the price. This deal lands in a very appealing middle ground. The XGIMI HORIZON Ultra is down to $998.98 for a limited time, which is a big drop from $1,699.99. That’s a 41% discount on a projector that’s clearly aimed at people who want a real living-room upgrade, not a toy for occasional use.
What you’re getting
The HORIZON Ultra is a 4K projector with Dolby Vision, 2300 ISO lumens, and dual light technology that combines LED and laser light sources. XGIMI also lists 3840 x 2160 resolution, built-in Bluetooth, and a set of smart image features like auto focus, auto obstacle avoidance, and auto screen alignment.
This isn’t a barebones projector where you’re expected to do all the work yourself. XGIMI says it uses its Intelligent Screen Adaption 3.0 system to adjust screen correction, handle wall color, and make setup smoother. That matters because the difference between “I use this all the time” and “this was a fun idea” often comes down to how annoying setup is.
It also includes 2 x 12W Harman Kardon speakers, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which makes it easier to use as an all-in-one entertainment device instead of immediately needing to add more stuff to your cart just to make things happen.
Why it’s worth it
This deal works because the HORIZON Ultra checks the boxes people actually care about. It’s bright enough to be practical, it supports premium HDR-friendly viewing with Dolby Vision, and it has the kind of built-in intelligence that makes everyday use feel easier instead of fiddly. That is exactly what you want if this projector is going in a living room, media room, or shared space where people want to press play, not troubleshoot.
The 2300 ISO lumens spec is the part that helps this feel more serious than the flood of bargain projectors online. It gives you more flexibility for rooms that aren’t perfectly dark, which is important in the real world, where not everyone is building a blacked-out theater cave. And the 200-inch image potential is the kind of thing that reminds you why projectors are fun in the first place: this can create a much bigger-feeling setup than most TVs, especially for movies and sports.
The bottom line
At $998.98, the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra feels like the sweet spot version of a premium projector buy. You’re getting 4K, Dolby Vision, strong brightness, smart setup features, and built-in speakers in a package that now costs hundreds less than usual. If you’ve been waiting for a home theater upgrade that feels substantial without going fully overboard, this is a very easy deal to like
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