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BenQ W1800i vs XGIMI Horizon Pro

What W1800i does better (2) and where Horizon Pro wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W1800i
BenQ · 2021W1800i
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,850
vs
XGIMI Horizon Pro
XGIMI · 2021Horizon Pro
8.9Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,450
Higher score
4.8Picture4.5
5.4Setup & placement8.8
3.3Smart features & sound6.7
2.4Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

W1800iHorizon Pro
312 × 110246208 × 136218
W1800iHorizon ProDifference
Height110 mm136 mm−26 mm
Width312 mm208 mm+104 mm
Depth246 mm218 mm+28 mm
Weight3.1 kg2.9 kg+0.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is W1800i better than Horizon Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 1,500 lm+33%
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×

Why is Horizon Pro better than W1800i?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · W1800i: Yes
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 16 W+60%
  4. Ethernet (LAN)No · W1800i: Yes
  5. Fan noise35 dB vs 30 dB+17%
  6. Weight3.1 kg vs 2.9 kg+7%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W1800iBenQ W1800i≈ US$1,8504.6
XGIMI Horizon ProXGIMI Horizon Pro≈ US$1,4508.9
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m2.66 m
Smallest image size60″40″
Largest image size200″200″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W16 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)Android TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W—
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB30 dB
Weight3.1 kg2.9 kg
Width312 mm208 mm
Height110 mm136 mm
Depth246 mm218 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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