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- X100-4K+ vs Horizon S Max
ViewSonic X100-4K+ vs XGIMI Horizon S Max
What X100-4K+ does better (9) and where Horizon S Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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7.4Picture6.9
3.7Gaming & inputs2.3
5.5Setup & placement7.5
9.1Noise, lifetime & portability6.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
X100-4K+Horizon S Max
| X100-4K+ | Horizon S Max | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 183 mm | 234 mm | −51 mm |
| Width | 416 mm | 273 mm | +143 mm |
| Depth | 463 mm | 174 mm | +289 mm |
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 4.8 kg | +2.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is X100-4K+ better than Horizon S Max?
- Lens shiftVertical vs None
- Built-in speakers (total output)40 W vs 24 W+67%
- Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:13×
- HDMI inputs4 vs 14×
- Fan noise23 dB vs 28 dB+22%
- Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon S Max: No
- Audio outputYes · Horizon S Max: No
- Power consumption159 W vs 300 W+89%
Why is Horizon S Max better than X100-4K+?
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · X100-4K+: Yes
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 3,100 lm+3%
- Internal storage16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Weight7.6 kg vs 4.81 kg+58%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | Laser + LED hybrid |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 3,000 lm | 3,100 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 3,000,000:1 | 1,000,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | — | Yes |
| Colour gamut (BT.2020) | — | 110% |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 20 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 85 Hz | — |
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.44:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.66 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 40″ | 40″ |
| Largest image size | 200″ | 200″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.2× | — |
| Lens shift | Vertical | None |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Built-in stand / gimbal | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 40 W | 24 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 4 | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2 | — |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | No |
| VGA input | Yes | No |
| Audio output | Yes | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 159 W | 300 W |
| Light source life | 30,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | — | 25,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 23 dB | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 20 dB | 30 dB |
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 4.81 kg |
| Width | 416 mm | 273 mm |
| Height | 183 mm | 234 mm |
| Depth | 463 mm | 174 mm |
| Colours | Black | Beige |
