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ViewSonic X1-4K Pro vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Special Edition

What X1-4K Pro does better (1) and where Horizon 20 Special Edition wins (3) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic X1-4K Pro
ViewSonic · 2026X1-4K Pro
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,350
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Special Edition
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,850
Higher score
5.6Picture7.0
5.2Smart features & sound8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1-4K ProHorizon 20 Special Edition
355 × 121244298 × 249190
X1-4K ProHorizon 20 Special EditionDifference
Height121 mm249 mm−128 mm
Width355 mm298 mm+57 mm
Depth244 mm190 mm+54 mm
Weight3.7 kg4.8 kg−1.1 kg

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

Why is X1-4K Pro better than Horizon 20 Special Edition?

  1. Weight3.68 kg vs 4.8 kg+30%

Why is Horizon 20 Special Edition better than X1-4K Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 3,200 lm+28%
  2. HDMI inputs0 vs 2
  3. Audio outputNo · X1-4K Pro: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic X1-4K ProViewSonic X1-4K Pro≈ US$1,3507.7
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 sourceLED—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—20,000:1
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.1:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.44 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—300″
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs02
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption236 W—
Light source life60,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB—
Weight3.68 kg4.8 kg
Width355 mm298 mm
Height121 mm249 mm
Depth244 mm190 mm
ColoursGreenBlack
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