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Dangbei MP1 Max vs XGIMI Horizon S Pro

What MP1 Max does better (4) and where Horizon S Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Dangbei MP1 Max
Dangbei · 2025MP1 Max
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,600
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XGIMI Horizon S Pro
XGIMI · 2024Horizon S Pro
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,500
6.7Picture5.5
9.1Setup & placement7.5
7.5Smart features & sound8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

MP1 MaxHorizon S Pro
296 × 247230273 × 234174
MP1 MaxHorizon S ProDifference
Height247 mm234 mm+13 mm
Width296 mm273 mm+23 mm
Depth230 mm174 mm+56 mm
Weight5.6 kg4.8 kg+0.8 kg

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

Why is MP1 Max better than Horizon S Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,100 lm vs 1,800 lm+72%
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Fan noise24 dB vs 28 dB+17%
  4. Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%

Why is Horizon S Pro better than MP1 Max?

  1. Weight5.6 kg vs 4.75 kg+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Dangbei MP1 MaxDangbei MP1 Max≈ US$1,6009.1
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 sourceLaser + LED hybridLaser + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,100 lm1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—1,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)110%110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag—20 ms
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.66 m
Smallest image size40″40″
Largest image size300″200″
Lens shift—None
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Automatic screen fitYesYes
Built-in stand / gimbalYesYes
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 inputs21
HDMI version2.1—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—300 W
Light source life—20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight5.6 kg4.75 kg
Width296 mm273 mm
Height247 mm234 mm
Depth230 mm174 mm
ColoursBlackBeige
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