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Epson EH-LS9000 vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Max

What EH-LS9000 does better (3) and where Horizon 20 Max wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-LS9000
Epson · 2025EH-LS9000
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$3,800
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Max
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20 Max
9.6Score
7 advantages≈ US$3,300
Higher score
6.1Picture9.1
7.8Setup & placement9.4
4.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-LS9000Horizon 20 Max
520 × 193447298 × 249190
EH-LS9000Horizon 20 MaxDifference
Height193 mm249 mm−56 mm
Width520 mm298 mm+222 mm
Depth447 mm190 mm+257 mm
Weight12.7 kg4.9 kg+7.8 kg

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

Why is EH-LS9000 better than Horizon 20 Max?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 20,000:1125×
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon 20 Max: No
  3. Optical zoom2.1× vs 1.25×+68%

Why is Horizon 20 Max better than EH-LS9000?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm vs 5,700 lm2.6×
  2. AutofocusNo · EH-LS9000: Yes
  3. Automatic keystone correctionNo · EH-LS9000: Yes
  4. Weight12.7 kg vs 4.9 kg2.6×
  5. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  6. Audio outputNo · EH-LS9000: Yes
  7. Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-LS9000Epson EH-LS9000≈ US$3,8006.8
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)2,200 lm5,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag—1 ms
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.35:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.84:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.99 m2.66 m
Smallest image size50″40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom2.1×1.25×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical and horizontal
AutofocusNoYes
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-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption302 W—
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)22 dB—
Weight12.7 kg4.9 kg
Width520 mm298 mm
Height193 mm249 mm
Depth447 mm190 mm
Colours—Grey
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