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ViewSonic X1-4KE Pro vs XGIMI Horizon S Pro

What X1-4KE Pro does better (7) and where Horizon S Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic X1-4KE Pro
ViewSonic · 2024X1-4KE Pro
9.1Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,500
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XGIMI Horizon S Pro
XGIMI · 2024Horizon S Pro
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,500
9.2Picture5.5
9.2Gaming & inputs2.3
6.8Setup & placement7.5
6.1Smart features & sound8.8
6.7Noise, lifetime & portability6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1-4KE ProHorizon S Pro
355 × 121244273 × 234174
X1-4KE ProHorizon S ProDifference
Height121 mm234 mm−113 mm
Width355 mm273 mm+82 mm
Depth244 mm174 mm+70 mm
Weight3.6 kg4.8 kg−1.2 kg

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

Why is X1-4KE Pro better than Horizon S Pro?

  1. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  2. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:13×
  4. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  5. Audio outputYes · Horizon S Pro: No
  6. Weight3.6 kg vs 4.75 kg+32%
  7. Power consumption236 W vs 300 W+27%

Why is Horizon S Pro better than X1-4KE Pro?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · X1-4KE Pro: Yes
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 24 W2×
  3. Internal storage16 GB vs 32 GB2×
  4. Fan noise33 dB vs 28 dB+18%
  5. Largest image size150″ vs 200″+33%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic X1-4KE ProViewSonic X1-4KE Pro≈ US$1,5009.1
XGIMI Horizon S ProXGIMI Horizon S Pro≈ US$1,5006.2
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 sourceLEDLaser + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:11,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—20 ms
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 shiftVerticalNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Built-in stand / gimbal—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)12 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage16 GB32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption236 W300 W
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB30 dB
Weight3.6 kg4.75 kg
Width355 mm273 mm
Height121 mm234 mm
Depth244 mm174 mm
ColoursBlackBeige
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