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ViewSonic X2-4K vs XGIMI Horizon Ultra

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

ViewSonic X2-4K
ViewSonic · 2023X2-4K
8.5Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,950
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XGIMI Horizon Ultra
XGIMI · 2023Horizon Ultra
6.4Score
7 advantages≈ US$2,000
6.4Picture5.3
9.2Gaming & inputs2.4
6.8Setup & placement7.1
6.3Smart features & sound8.4
6.7Noise, lifetime & portability7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

X2-4KHorizon Ultra
355 × 121244224 × 170265
X2-4KHorizon UltraDifference
Height121 mm170 mm−49 mm
Width355 mm224 mm+131 mm
Depth244 mm265 mm−21 mm
Weight3.6 kg5.2 kg−1.6 kg

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

Why is X2-4K better than Horizon Ultra?

  1. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1300×
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Light source life30,000 h vs 25,000 h+20%
  5. Optical zoom2× vs 1.25×+60%
  6. Weight3.6 kg vs 5.2 kg+44%
  7. Power consumption236 W vs 300 W+27%

Why is Horizon Ultra better than X2-4K?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · X2-4K: Yes
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 24 W2×
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,150 lm vs 2,300 lm+7%
  4. Internal storage16 GB vs 32 GB2×
  5. Ethernet (LAN)No · X2-4K: Yes
  6. Fan noise33 dB vs 28 dB+18%
  7. Largest image size150″ vs 200″+33%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic X2-4KViewSonic X2-4K≈ US$1,9508.5
XGIMI Horizon UltraXGIMI Horizon Ultra≈ US$2,0006.4
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)2,150 lm2,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—18 ms
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
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″200″
Optical zoom2×1.25×
Lens shiftVerticalNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)12 W24 W
DTS—Yes
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 W300 W
Light source life30,000 h25,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB30 dB
Weight3.6 kg5.2 kg
Width355 mm224 mm
Height121 mm170 mm
Depth244 mm265 mm
ColoursBlackBeige
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