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Epson EH-LS7000 vs XGIMI Horizon 30 Max

What EH-LS7000 does better (3) and where Horizon 30 Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-LS7000
Epson · 2026EH-LS7000
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$3,200
vs
XGIMI Horizon 30 Max
XGIMI · 2026Horizon 30 Max
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,700
Higher score
8.5Picture8.6
8.5Setup & placement9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-LS7000Horizon 30 Max
440 × 160315298 × 249190
EH-LS7000Horizon 30 MaxDifference
Height160 mm249 mm−89 mm
Width440 mm298 mm+142 mm
Depth315 mm190 mm+125 mm
Weight8 kg5.3 kg+2.7 kg

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

Why is EH-LS7000 better than Horizon 30 Max?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1 vs 9,000:1555.6×
  2. Fan noise25 dB vs 28 dB+12%
  3. Optical zoom1.63× vs 1.25×+30%

Why is Horizon 30 Max better than EH-LS7000?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm vs 5,300 lm+47%
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · EH-LS7000: Yes
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Weight8 kg vs 5.3 kg+51%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-LS7000Epson EH-LS7000≈ US$3,2009.3
XGIMI Horizon 30 MaxXGIMI Horizon 30 Max≈ US$2,7009.4
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 lm5,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:19,000:1
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—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
VRR / ALLM—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
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption260 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise25 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)22 dB—
Weight8 kg5.3 kg
Width440 mm298 mm
Height160 mm249 mm
Depth315 mm190 mm
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