Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | XGIMI - Aladdin | XGIMI - Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 1200 lm | 2300 lm |
| Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| Light source | LED | Laser |
Between the Aladdin and Horizon Ultra, the Aladdin comes out ahead in several specs, while the Horizon Ultra wins on brightness / resolution. Overall, the Aladdin scores 43.5 and the Horizon Ultra scores 68.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Horizon Ultra is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 25.2 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 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Horizon Ultra if you care most about brightness / resolution. Its strongest claims are brightness, resolution, light source. The single most decisive one: Brightness — 91.67% more. 2300 lm vs 1200 lm.
Both ship with comparable short-throw, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Horizon Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: XGIMI - Aladdin or XGIMI - Horizon Ultra?
XGIMI - Horizon Ultra leads the current Mars Score by 25.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare brightness, resolution, light source against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose XGIMI - Aladdin if…
XGIMI - Aladdin does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose XGIMI - Horizon Ultra if…
XGIMI - Horizon Ultra has the measurable edge on brightness lumens, resolution, light source.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why XGIMI - Aladdin wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why XGIMI - Horizon Ultra wins
- ▲Brightness — 91.67% more. 2300 lm vs 1200 lm.
- ▲Resolution: 4K (vs 1080p).
- ▲Light source: Laser (vs LED).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | XGIMI - Aladdin | XGIMI - Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 1080p | 4Klead |
| Brightnessⓘ | 1200 lm | 2300 lmlead |
| Contrast | 1000:1 | 2400:1 |
| Light source | LED | Laserlead |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | XGIMI - Aladdin | XGIMI - Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 2lead |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |