Alternatives to Nebula X1

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the X1 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Nebula · 2025

3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3,500 lmLaser6.2 kg

approx. price≈ US$2,050

9.0

Cheaper

Dangbei MP1 Max 22% cheaper Higher score

XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition +0.6 score Newest

XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition 2026

Alternatives to the X1

XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20

9.1

7% cheaper ≈ US$1,900

Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 5,000:1
Largest image size 300″ vs 200″

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 3,500 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 40 W

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XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20 Pro

9.5

11% pricier ≈ US$2,300

Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,100 lm vs 3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 5,000:1

Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 40 W
Fan noise 28 dB vs 26 dB

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Valerion · 2025VisionMaster Pro

5% cheaper ≈ US$1,950

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 vs 5,000:1
Ethernet (LAN)
Largest image size 300″ vs 200″

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,500 lm vs 3,500 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 40 W

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XGIMI · 2026Horizon 20 Pro Special Edition

9.7

5% cheaper ≈ US$1,950

Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,100 lm vs 3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 5,000:1

Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 40 W
Fan noise 28 dB vs 26 dB

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XGIMI · 2026Horizon 30 Pro

9.4

5% pricier ≈ US$2,150

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,800 lm vs 3,500 lm
Lens shift Vertical and horizontal vs None
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 8,000:1 vs 5,000:1

Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 40 W
Fan noise 28 dB vs 26 dB

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Dangbei · 2025MP1 Max

9.1

22% cheaper ≈ US$1,600

Fan noise 24 dB vs 26 dB
Largest image size 300″ vs 200″
Weight 5.6 kg vs 6.2 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,100 lm vs 3,500 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 40 W

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JMGO · 2026N3 Ultimate

9.4

15% pricier ≈ US$2,350

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,800 lm vs 3,500 lm
Lens shift Vertical vs None
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 5,000:1

Built-in speakers (total output) 25 W vs 40 W
Audio output

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Optoma · 2025UHZ58LV

8.7

12% cheaper ≈ US$1,800

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000,000:1 vs 5,000:1
Ethernet (LAN)
Largest image size 320″ vs 200″

Automatic keystone correction
Built-in speakers (total output) 20 W vs 40 W

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XGIMI · 2026Horizon 20 Special Edition

9.4

11% cheaper ≈ US$1,850

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 5,000:1
Largest image size 300″ vs 200″
Weight 4.8 kg vs 6.2 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 3,500 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 40 W

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JMGO · 2026IRIS Ultra

9.4

17% pricier ≈ US$2,400

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 3,500 lm
Lens shift Vertical vs None
Largest image size 300″ vs 200″

Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 40 W
HDMI version 1.4 vs 2.1

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