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ViewSonic PX749-4K vs XGIMI Horizon Ultra

What PX749-4K does better (5) and where Horizon Ultra wins (0) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic PX749-4K
ViewSonic · 2023PX749-4K
5 advantages≈ US$1,400
vs
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
XGIMI · 2023Horizon Ultra
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ US$2,000
Higher score
8.5Picture5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

PX749-4KHorizon Ultra
312 × 222108224 × 170265
PX749-4KHorizon UltraDifference
Height222 mm170 mm+52 mm
Width312 mm224 mm+88 mm
Depth108 mm265 mm−157 mm
Weight3 kg5.2 kg−2.2 kg

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

Why is PX749-4K better than Horizon Ultra?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 2,300 lm+74%
  2. Light source life40,000 h vs 25,000 h+60%
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Weight3 kg vs 5.2 kg+73%
  5. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)12,000:1 vs 10,000:1+20%

Why is Horizon Ultra better than PX749-4K?

Horizon Ultra has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic PX749-4KViewSonic PX749-4K≈ US$1,400
XGIMI Horizon UltraXGIMI Horizon Ultra≈ US$2,0006.4
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 sourceLampLaser + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm2,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)12,000:110,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—18 ms
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.66 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—200″
Optical zoom—1.25×
Lens shift—None
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—Yes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—24 W
DTS—Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—300 W
Light source life40,000 h25,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)20,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—30 dB
Weight3 kg5.2 kg
Width312 mm224 mm
Height222 mm170 mm
Depth108 mm265 mm
ColoursWhiteBeige
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