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ViewSonic PX701-4K vs XGIMI Horizon

What PX701-4K does better (5) and where Horizon wins (5) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic PX701-4K
ViewSonic · 2021PX701-4K
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ US$860
vs
XGIMI Horizon
XGIMI · 2021Horizon
8.0Score
5 advantages≈ US$670
Higher score
6.8Picture3.5
2.9Setup & placement8.8
5.4Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

PX701-4KHorizon
312 × 108222208 × 136218
PX701-4KHorizonDifference
Height108 mm136 mm−28 mm
Width312 mm208 mm+104 mm
Depth222 mm218 mm+4 mm
Weight2.8 kg2.9 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is PX701-4K better than Horizon?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm vs 1,500 lm2.1×
  2. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Largest image size300″ vs 200″+50%
  5. Weight2.8 kg vs 2.9 kg+4%

Why is Horizon better than PX701-4K?

  1. Light source life6,000 h vs 30,000 h5×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · PX701-4K: Yes
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 16 W+60%
  4. Ethernet (LAN)No · PX701-4K: Yes
  5. Fan noise31 dB vs 30 dB+3%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic PX701-4KViewSonic PX701-4K≈ US$8607.3
XGIMI HorizonXGIMI Horizon≈ US$6708.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)12,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m2.66 m
Smallest image size30″40″
Largest image size300″200″
Optical zoom1.1×—
Lens shiftNone—
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W16 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption290 W—
Light source life6,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise31 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight2.8 kg2.9 kg
Width312 mm208 mm
Height108 mm136 mm
Depth222 mm218 mm
ColoursWhite—
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