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ViewSonic LS901-4K vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Max

What LS901-4K does better (3) and where Horizon 20 Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic LS901-4K
ViewSonic · 2024LS901-4K
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,500
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Max
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20 Max
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$3,300
Higher score
9.6Picture9.1
8.4Setup & placement9.4
5.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.4

Why is LS901-4K better than Horizon 20 Max?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)30 W vs 24 W+25%
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon 20 Max: No
  3. Optical zoom2× vs 1.25×+60%

Why is Horizon 20 Max better than LS901-4K?

  1. Lens shiftVertical vs Vertical and horizontal
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · LS901-4K: Yes
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,500 lm vs 5,700 lm+4%
  4. Fan noise31 dB vs 28 dB+11%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic LS901-4KViewSonic LS901-4K≈ US$2,5009.3
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 technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,500 lm5,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—20,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—1 ms
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.04:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.66 m
Smallest image size30″40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom2×1.25×
Lens shiftVerticalVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)30 W24 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 inputs22
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise31 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB—
Weight—4.9 kg
Width—298 mm
Height—249 mm
Depth—190 mm
ColoursWhiteGrey
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