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Epson EH-LS7000 vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Max

What EH-LS7000 does better (4) and where Horizon 20 Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-LS7000
Epson · 2026EH-LS7000
9.3Score
4 advantages≈ US$3,200
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Max
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20 Max
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$3,300
Higher score
8.5Picture9.1
8.5Setup & placement9.4
7.5Noise, lifetime & portability6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-LS7000Horizon 20 Max
440 × 160315298 × 249190
EH-LS7000Horizon 20 MaxDifference
Height160 mm249 mm−89 mm
Width440 mm298 mm+142 mm
Depth315 mm190 mm+125 mm
Weight8 kg4.9 kg+3.1 kg

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

Why is EH-LS7000 better than Horizon 20 Max?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1 vs 20,000:1250×
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon 20 Max: No
  3. Fan noise25 dB vs 28 dB+12%
  4. Optical zoom1.63× vs 1.25×+30%

Why is Horizon 20 Max better than EH-LS7000?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm vs 5,700 lm+58%
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · EH-LS7000: Yes
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Weight8 kg vs 4.9 kg+63%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-LS7000Epson EH-LS7000≈ US$3,2009.3
XGIMI Horizon 20 MaxXGIMI Horizon 20 Max≈ US$3,3009.6
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 technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLaserRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm5,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—1 ms
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.32:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.15:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.92 m2.66 m
Smallest image size40″40″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.63×1.25×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA input—No
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption260 W—
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise25 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)22 dB—
Weight8 kg4.9 kg
Width440 mm298 mm
Height160 mm249 mm
Depth315 mm190 mm
Colours—Grey
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