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ViewSonic X100-4K vs XGIMI Horizon Pro

What X100-4K does better (5) and where Horizon Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic X100-4K
ViewSonic · 2020X100-4K
8.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,100
vs
XGIMI Horizon Pro
XGIMI · 2021Horizon Pro
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,450
Higher score
7.2Picture4.5
5.5Setup & placement8.8
9.1Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

X100-4KHorizon Pro
416 × 183463208 × 136218
X100-4KHorizon ProDifference
Height183 mm136 mm+47 mm
Width416 mm208 mm+208 mm
Depth463 mm218 mm+245 mm
Weight7.6 kg2.9 kg+4.7 kg

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

Why is X100-4K better than Horizon Pro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,900 lm vs 1,500 lm+93%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)40 W vs 16 W2.5×
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1300×
  4. HDMI inputs4 vs 14×
  5. Fan noise23 dB vs 30 dB+30%

Why is Horizon Pro better than X100-4K?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · X100-4K: Yes
  2. Weight7.6 kg vs 2.9 kg2.6×
  3. Internal storage16 GB vs 32 GB2×
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic X100-4KViewSonic X100-4K≈ US$1,1008.2
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)2,900 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate85 Hz—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.44:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.66 m
Smallest image size40″40″
Largest image size200″200″
Optical zoom1.2×—
Lens shiftVertical—
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)40 W16 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage16 GB32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs41
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption159 W—
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise23 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)20 dB30 dB
Weight7.6 kg2.9 kg
Width416 mm208 mm
Height183 mm136 mm
Depth463 mm218 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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