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ViewSonic X2-4K vs XGIMI Horizon 20

What X2-4K does better (4) and where Horizon 20 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic X2-4K
ViewSonic · 2023X2-4K
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,950
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20
9.1Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,900
Higher score
6.4Picture6.6
9.2Gaming & inputs8.5
6.8Setup & placement9.2
6.3Smart features & sound8.0
6.7Noise, lifetime & portability6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

X2-4KHorizon 20
355 × 121244298 × 249190
X2-4KHorizon 20Difference
Height121 mm249 mm−128 mm
Width355 mm298 mm+57 mm
Depth244 mm190 mm+54 mm
Weight3.6 kg4.8 kg−1.2 kg

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

Why is X2-4K better than Horizon 20?

  1. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 20,000:1150×
  3. Optical zoom2× vs 1.25×+60%
  4. Weight3.6 kg vs 4.8 kg+33%

Why is Horizon 20 better than X2-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,150 lm vs 3,200 lm+49%
  2. Lens shiftVertical vs Vertical and horizontal
  3. Automatic keystone correctionNo · X2-4K: Yes
  4. Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 24 W2×
  5. Internal storage16 GB vs 128 GB8×
  6. Largest image size150″ vs 300″2×
  7. Fan noise33 dB vs 28 dB+18%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic X2-4KViewSonic X2-4K≈ US$1,9508.5
XGIMI Horizon 20XGIMI Horizon 20≈ US$1,9009.1
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 sourceLEDRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,150 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—1 ms
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.69:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)0.83:11.5:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.53 m2.66 m
Smallest image size60″40″
Largest image size150″300″
Optical zoom2×1.25×
Lens shiftVerticalVertical and horizontal
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 platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage16 GB128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption236 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 dB—
Weight3.6 kg4.8 kg
Width355 mm298 mm
Height121 mm249 mm
Depth244 mm190 mm
ColoursBlackGrey
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