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Dangbei Mars Pro 2 vs XGIMI Horizon S Pro

What Mars Pro 2 does better (7) and where Horizon S Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Dangbei Mars Pro 2
Dangbei · 2024Mars Pro 2
9.2Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,200
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XGIMI Horizon S Pro
XGIMI · 2024Horizon S Pro
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,500
5.0Picture5.5
8.1Gaming & inputs2.3
7.6Setup & placement7.5
7.5Smart features & sound8.8
9.3Noise, lifetime & portability6.0

Why is Mars Pro 2 better than Horizon S Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,450 lm vs 1,800 lm+36%
  2. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon S Pro: No
  4. Audio outputYes · Horizon S Pro: No
  5. Power consumption150 W vs 300 W2×
  6. Fan noise24 dB vs 28 dB+17%
  7. Weight3.99 kg vs 4.75 kg+19%

Why is Horizon S Pro better than Mars Pro 2?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1333.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Dangbei Mars Pro 2Dangbei Mars Pro 2≈ US$1,2009.2
XGIMI Horizon S ProXGIMI Horizon S Pro≈ US$1,5006.2
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 sourceLaserLaser + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,450 lm1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000:11,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag—20 ms
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.27:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.81 m2.66 m
Smallest image size60″40″
Largest image size200″200″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Automatic screen fitYesYes
Built-in stand / gimbal—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)24 W24 W
Dolby Audio / Dolby Digital PlusYes—
DTSYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage32 GB32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version2.1—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption150 W300 W
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight3.99 kg4.75 kg
Width—273 mm
Height—234 mm
Depth—174 mm
ColoursBlackBeige
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