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Formovie X5 vs ViewSonic X1-4K

What X5 does better (3) and where X1-4K wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Formovie X5
Formovie · 2024X5
3 advantages≈ US$1,400
vs
ViewSonic X1-4K
ViewSonic · 2023X1-4K
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,550
Higher score
6.3Setup & placement6.8

Why is X5 better than X1-4K?

  1. Internal storage128 GB vs 16 GB8×
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · X1-4K: No
  3. HDMI version2.1 vs 2+5%

Why is X1-4K better than X5?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Formovie X5Formovie X5≈ US$1,400
ViewSonic X1-4KViewSonic X1-4K≈ US$1,5508.5
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 sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—2,150 lm
Claimed brightness (LED / light-source lumens)20,000 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—3,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.27:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.81 m2.55 m
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size—150″
Optical zoom—2×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—12 W
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Internal storage128 GB16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2.12
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—236 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—29 dB
Weight—3.6 kg
Width—355 mm
Height—121 mm
Depth—244 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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