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- X5 vs Horizon S Max
Formovie X5 vs XGIMI Horizon S Max
What X5 does better (4) and where Horizon S Max wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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Why is X5 better than Horizon S Max?
- Internal storage128 GB vs 32 GB4×
- HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
- Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon S Max: No
- Audio outputYes · Horizon S Max: No
Why is Horizon S Max better than X5?
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · X5: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | Laser + LED hybrid |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | — | 3,100 lm |
| Claimed brightness (LED / light-source lumens) | 20,000 lm | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | — | 1,000,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | — | Yes |
| Colour gamut (BT.2020) | — | 110% |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 20 ms |
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.27:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.81 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 40″ |
| Largest image size | — | 200″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Built-in stand / gimbal | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | — | 24 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 | — |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | — | 300 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | — | 25,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | — | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 30 dB |
| Weight | — | 4.81 kg |
| Width | — | 273 mm |
| Height | — | 234 mm |
| Depth | — | 174 mm |
| Colours | Black | Beige |









