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Epson EF-22 vs XGIMI Horizon S Max
What EF-22 does better (4) and where Horizon S Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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3.8Picture6.9
8.0Setup & placement7.5
2.2Smart features & sound8.8
9.2Noise, lifetime & portability6.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
EF-22Horizon S Max
| EF-22 | Horizon S Max | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 193 mm | 234 mm | −41 mm |
| Width | 236 mm | 273 mm | −37 mm |
| Depth | 191 mm | 174 mm | +17 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 4.8 kg | −1.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is EF-22 better than Horizon S Max?
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:15×
- Power consumption75 W vs 300 W4×
- Fan noise22 dB vs 28 dB+27%
- Weight3 kg vs 4.81 kg+60%
Why is Horizon S Max better than EF-22?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 3,100 lm3.1×
- Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 24 W4.8×
- Largest image size150″ vs 200″+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | — | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | Laser + LED hybrid |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 1,000 lm | 3,100 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 5,000,000:1 | 1,000,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | — | Yes |
| Colour gamut (BT.2020) | — | 110% |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 20 ms |
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.82:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.21 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | 40″ |
| Largest image size | 150″ | 200″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.82× | — |
| Lens shift | — | None |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Built-in stand / gimbal | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 5 W | 24 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 32 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | — | No |
| VGA input | — | No |
| Audio output | — | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 75 W | 300 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | — | 25,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 22 dB | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 18 dB | 30 dB |
| Weight | 3 kg | 4.81 kg |
| Width | 236 mm | 273 mm |
| Height | 193 mm | 234 mm |
| Depth | 191 mm | 174 mm |
| Colours | — | Beige |
