Between the Aladdin and Horizon S Max, the Aladdin comes out ahead in several specs, while the Horizon S Max wins on brightness and resolution. Overall, the Aladdin scores 50.3 and the Horizon S Max scores 81.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Horizon S Max is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 31.3 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.
The Aladdin doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Horizon S Max if you care most about brightness and resolution. Its strongest claims are brightness, resolution, light source.
Both ship with comparable short-throw, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Horizon S Max is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why XGIMI - Aladdin wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why XGIMI - Horizon S Max wins
- ▲Brightness — 158.33% more. 3100 lm vs 1200 lm.
- ▲Resolution: 4K (vs 1080p).
- ▲Light source: Laser (vs LED).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | XGIMI - Aladdin | XGIMI - Horizon S Max |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 1080p | 4Klead |
| Brightness | 1200 lm | 3100 lmlead |
| Contrast | 1000:1 | 2800:1 |
| Light source | LED | Laserlead |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | XGIMI - Aladdin | XGIMI - Horizon S Max |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 2lead |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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