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Formovie X5 vs XGIMI Horizon Pro

What X5 does better (2) and where Horizon Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Formovie X5
Formovie · 2024X5
2 advantages≈ US$1,400
vs
XGIMI Horizon Pro
XGIMI · 2021Horizon Pro
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,450
Higher score
6.3Setup & placement8.8

Why is X5 better than Horizon Pro?

  1. Internal storage128 GB vs 32 GB4×
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×

Why is Horizon Pro better than X5?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · X5: Yes
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Formovie X5Formovie X5≈ US$1,400
XGIMI Horizon ProXGIMI Horizon Pro≈ US$1,4508.9
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)—1,500 lm
Claimed brightness (LED / light-source lumens)20,000 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—10,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.27:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.81 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—200″
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—16 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage128 GB32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2.1—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight—2.9 kg
Width—208 mm
Height—136 mm
Depth—218 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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