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ViewSonic X1-4K vs XGIMI Horizon Pro

What X1-4K does better (3) and where Horizon Pro wins (7) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic X1-4K
ViewSonic · 2023X1-4K
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,550
vs
XGIMI Horizon Pro
XGIMI · 2021Horizon Pro
8.9Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,450
Higher score
6.4Picture4.5
6.8Setup & placement8.8
6.3Smart features & sound6.7
6.7Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1-4KHorizon Pro
355 × 121244208 × 136218
X1-4KHorizon ProDifference
Height121 mm136 mm−15 mm
Width355 mm208 mm+147 mm
Depth244 mm218 mm+26 mm
Weight3.6 kg2.9 kg+0.7 kg

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

Why is X1-4K better than Horizon Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,150 lm vs 1,500 lm+43%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1300×
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×

Why is Horizon Pro better than X1-4K?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · X1-4K: Yes
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 16 W+33%
  3. Internal storage16 GB vs 32 GB2×
  4. Ethernet (LAN)No · X1-4K: Yes
  5. Fan noise33 dB vs 30 dB+10%
  6. Largest image size150″ vs 200″+33%
  7. Weight3.6 kg vs 2.9 kg+24%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic X1-4KViewSonic X1-4K≈ US$1,5508.5
XGIMI Horizon ProXGIMI Horizon Pro≈ US$1,4508.9
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 sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,150 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:11.2:1
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 image2.55 m2.66 m
Smallest image size60″40″
Largest image size150″200″
Optical zoom2×—
Lens shiftVertical—
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)12 W16 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage16 GB32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption236 W—
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB30 dB
Weight3.6 kg2.9 kg
Width355 mm208 mm
Height121 mm136 mm
Depth244 mm218 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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