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ViewSonic LS711HD vs XGIMI Horizon S Max

What LS711HD does better (6) and where Horizon S Max wins (6) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic LS711HD
ViewSonic · 2024LS711HD
6.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,650
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XGIMI Horizon S Max
XGIMI · 2024Horizon S Max
6.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,300
5.8Picture6.9
5.0Gaming & inputs2.3
4.3Setup & placement7.5
7.2Noise, lifetime & portability6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

LS711HDHorizon S Max
286 × 129216273 × 234174
LS711HDHorizon S MaxDifference
Height129 mm234 mm−105 mm
Width286 mm273 mm+13 mm
Depth216 mm174 mm+42 mm
Weight3 kg4.8 kg−1.8 kg

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

Why is LS711HD better than Horizon S Max?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,200 lm vs 3,100 lm+35%
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Audio outputYes · Horizon S Max: No
  4. Weight3 kg vs 4.81 kg+60%
  5. Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%
  6. Power consumption210 W vs 300 W+43%

Why is Horizon S Max better than LS711HD?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · LS711HD: Yes
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)15 W vs 24 W+60%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)300,000:1 vs 1,000,000:13.3×
  5. HDR supportNo · LS711HD: Yes
  6. Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic LS711HDViewSonic LS711HD≈ US$1,6506.6
XGIMI Horizon S MaxXGIMI Horizon S Max≈ US$1,3006.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,200 lm3,100 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)300,000:11,000,000:1
HDR supportNoYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag—20 ms
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:11.2:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m2.66 m
Smallest image size35″40″
Largest image size300″200″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Built-in stand / gimbal—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption210 W300 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB30 dB
Weight3 kg4.81 kg
Width286 mm273 mm
Height129 mm234 mm
Depth216 mm174 mm
ColoursWhiteBeige
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