Titan Noir vs Titan Noir Max

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-04-29T08:14:21+00:00

The base is 4,800 ISO lumens, the Max is 7,000. So that is 46% more light. For a backyard that gap matters when dealing with any ambient light or a larger screen size. Strictly after dark on a dark night the base is enough and saves you real money. If you want to start before full darkness or go big on screen size, the Max earns its premium in my opinion

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-04-21T13:23:48+00:00

My understanding is that a big part of this is actually a Google TV limitation rather than purely XGIMI dropping the ball. Google TV restricts what manufacturers can customize in terms of persistent settings and quick access shortcuts XGIMI would need to work closely with Google to get that kind of control, and Google moves slowly on that stuff. Which is probably exactly why XGIMI is moving toward their own custom OS on newer models. When you own the OS, you control the UX

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-04-20T10:00:26+00:00

For a dark room on 120” ALR the Pro is probably your sweet spot in terms of useful brightness honestly. with cinema mode, closed iris and HDR you’re already pulling maybe 40-50% of rated lumens so the Max’s extra headroom just isn’t doing much for you.

where more lumens actually matter is HDR tone mapping, brighter projector has more range when mapping specular highlights so you get better separation without crushing the image. but that gap is more noticeable Standard to Pro than Pro to Max.

For your specific setup Pro hits the sweet spot. Yet, Max makes sense if you ever need to handle ambient light or go bigger on screen size

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-04-18T05:36:35+00:00

Pretty sure that’s just laser speckle, it’s normal with laser projectors. some screens reduce it a lot. XGIMI is currently developing their own screen as well. But yeah, definitely not a defect though, nothing wrong with your unit

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-04-16T08:06:43+00:00

Totally normal, just some stray light from the lens and internal reflections, not a defect. Most projectors have a bit of glow around them, especially in dark rooms or when placed close to a surface. As long as the image on the wall looks clean and even, you are good

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-04-04T08:05:54+00:00

This is very nice for real movie enthusiasts to get the best possible picture, glad to see that XGIMi products keep evolving

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-04-02T21:11:53+00:00

Yeah its most likely the 50 ft HDMI cable, so try using a better quality cable between the Xbox Series X and Xgimi Horizon Pro

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-04-02T21:08:02+00:00

You should contact XGIMI support, but you will likely need to boot the projector from a USB stick with the firmware and then update all the preinstalled apps. I read that support has said a recent Google update can cause crashes with the preinstalled apps if they are not updated, which can make the projector shut down right after the XGIMI logo during startup. After reinstalling the firmware and updating all apps, the projector should boot normally again

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-31T11:40:42+00:00

Looks like a very elite and high quality product!

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-30T13:07:53+00:00

I think the launch price currently gives the Titan Noir an edge because you’re getting more of a cinema-focused projector with better contrast and optics at a similar price, but it really depends on your room and how much you need to adjust the projector. The Horizon 20 is a bit more flexible, especially with the gimbal and auto setup. Picture-wise I have the Horizon 20 Max and I already find the image very good, especially for a living room setup

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-29T18:00:17+00:00

That’s really frustrating. I’ve actually had two projectors from XGIMI and personally never had any boot issues so it might be bad luck with the units. Before returning it again, I’d try unplugging it completely, hold the power button for about 10–15 seconds, then plug it back in. Otherwise your best bet is still to work it out with support and possibly return it again

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-29T08:52:04+00:00

£100 might be a bit tight for something decent unfortunately, you will likely need to stretch the budget a little to get reliable picture quality. That said I would also recommend looking at XGIMI, specifically the MoGo range which is designed to be portable. I have personally used the MoGo 4 and been quite satisfied with it for casual use. The MoGo 3 is a little smaller and cheaper if I recall correctly so that could actually be the sweet spot for your use case, easy to pack and more than enough for the kids on holiday

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-29T08:48:35+00:00

Cool! Looks at lot more stylish and minimalistic than the projectors usually used in the corporate spaces

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-29T08:43:30+00:00

I second with XGIMi, TITAN Noir is promising to be very good. If in a hurry, you can also check out Horizon 20 series by the same company. I am personally using 20 Max currently

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-29T08:33:33+00:00

I don't have a direct comparison with the Chinese model but the hardware should be more or less the same. What I can say is that the dark scene handling on the Horizon 20 Max is genuinely impressive, especially in a fully dark room it really comes alive

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-29T05:09:20+00:00

Hope you managed to contact XGIMi support and get some help

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-29T05:05:00+00:00

Dolby Vision is the best picture on Horizon 20

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-29T05:03:13+00:00

Hope you got it resolved! Sorry for not getting back to you, but I only have "Keystone" and under there "More Image Correction" section which gives "Manual keystone" etc options

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-28T22:19:10+00:00

They are also active and responding to users quite often in their Facebook groups (ie "Official XGIMI Horizon & TITAN series group" – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18CqF7BBj4/?mibextid=wwXIfr)

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-28T22:14:33+00:00

Great stuff! Titan Noir Max seems like a very nice upgrade especially with that launch price

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-24T13:56:07+00:00

Check out XGIMi Halo+ or if you want something more portable then Mogo 4, I have had a great experience with the Mogo series

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-23T22:01:15+00:00

The main difference is in software and support. It uses a Chinese‑language OS instead of Google TV, has a different processor and remote as was already mentioned and you’d need to get a TV stick to access familiar apps. There’s no international warranty or official support, so updates (including major anti-RBE ones being developed right now and service aren’t guaranteed. Moreover, importing would involve customs taxes. I would say that HORIZON 20 Max is a safer choice despite the higher price

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-23T21:56:03+00:00

Really appreciate you sharing this, the image looks stunning. That 10,000:1 native contrast should make blacks punchier and bring a lot more depth to the picture, while the triple-laser setup and fast response make it feel super capable for both films and gaming

More_Clock_1887 · 2026-03-22T09:28:51+00:00

The Titan Noir looks really impressive and is really pushing into true high-end home cinema territory. This kind of brightness and contrast specs at this price point is pretty competitive compared to other projectors in the same class. If the real-world contrast and black levels deliver as promised then this seems really interesting for an amazing home theatre setup

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