Between the TK860i and Horizon Ultra, the TK860i comes out ahead in brightness, while the Horizon Ultra wins on light source. Overall, the TK860i scores 84.6 and the Horizon Ultra scores 69.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The TK860i is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 15.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the TK860i if you care most about brightness. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness.
Pick the Horizon Ultra if you care most about light source. Its strongest claims are light source.
Both ship with comparable resolution, short-throw, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the TK860i is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why BenQ - TK860i wins
- ▲Brightness — 43.48% more. 3300 lm vs 2300 lm.
Why XGIMI - Horizon Ultra wins
- ▲Light source: Laser (vs Lamp).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | XGIMI - Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 3300 lmlead | 2300 lm |
| Contrast | 600000:1 | 2400:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laserlead |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | XGIMI - Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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