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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 vs XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessNative ContrastColor GamutPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color Accuracy
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsVariable Refresh RateInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Smart Features & SoundIn The Box
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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Picture
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
LCD
Light Source
Laser
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED + Laser

Our Verdict

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 is slightly better than the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra. The Epson is slightly brighter and has better contrast, although the XGIMI is somewhat more accurate. However, the Epson is an Ultra Short Throw (UST) projector, so you can place it much closer to the screen or wall than the XGIMI, making the Epson the more versatile unit regarding room positioning.

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Variants

  • EpiqVision Ultra LS800 (Black)
  • EpiqVision Ultra LS800 (White)
  • HORIZON Ultra (Misty Gold)

Review

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 
 

7.6
7.2

Brightness 
 

8.7
8.0

Native Contrast 
 

7.0
5.8

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.0
7.8

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.7
8.0

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Brightness Measurement Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

2,041 lm
1,380 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,908 lm
1,398 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

94%
98%

Screen Brightness 
 

236 cd/m²
159 cd/m²
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Native Contrast 
 

7.0
5.8

APL Native Contrast  

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 APL Native Contrast
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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,101 : 1
441 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,137 : 1
443 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,082 : 1
441 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

796 : 1
423 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

592 : 1
403 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

477 : 1
386 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

332 : 1
351 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

198 : 1
289 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

1,244 : 1
449 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

5,675 : 1
448 : 1
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Color Gamut 
 

7.3
7.7

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

93.69%
93.93%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

94.77%
93.00%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

56.24%
68.56%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

62.44%
70.96%
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.0
7.8

Pre White Balance Picture 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Pre White Balance Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Pre Color Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.11
3.39

Color dE 
 

3.67
2.00

Gamma 
 

2.26
2.14

Color Temperature 
 

7,083 K
6,172 K

Picture Mode 
 

Cinema
High Color Accuracy

Color Temp Setting 
 

9
High Color Accuracy

Gamma Setting 
 

0
2.2
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.9
7.8

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Post White Balance Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Post Gamma Curve Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Post Color Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

2.45
3.39

Color dE 
 

3.07
2.00

Gamma 
 

2.03
2.14

Color Temperature 
 

6,373 K
6,172 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

No
2 point

Color Calibration 
 

No
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

Cinema
High Color Accuracy
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Style Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

LCD
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
LED + Laser

Spectral Power Distribution 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Spectral Power Distribution
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Spectral Power Distribution
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

No
Motorized

Focus 
 

Manual Focus
Auto Focus

Keystone 
 

Manual Keystone
Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

0.16
1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

0.16
1.50

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

3.5
5.5

Dimension Picture 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Dimension Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Dimension Picture

Height  

6.3" (16.0 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)

Width  

27.3" (69.4 cm)
8.8" (22.4 cm)

Depth  

13.4" (34.0 cm)
10.4" (26.5 cm)

Weight 
 

27.0 lbs (12.3 kg)
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
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Noise 
 

6.6
8.2

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

54.8dBA
45.9dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Inputs Picture
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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

3 (3x HDMI 2.0)
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports 
 

2
2

Audio Out 3.5mm  

1
1

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
1

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

Ethernet Speed  

No Ethernet
100Mbps
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Supported Resolutions 
 

9.0
7.3

Native Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled (Forced)
Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
No

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

120 Hz
60 Hz
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Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

No
No

Input Lag 
 

7.2
6.1

4k @ 60Hz 
 

18.6
25.4

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

100.9
156.7

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

23.0
26.0

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

111.5
156.4

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

11.4
N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

11.4
26.0
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ 
 

No
No

Dolby Vision 
 

No
Yes

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (ARC)
Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

No
Yes

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

No
No

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

No
No

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

No
No

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

No
No

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

0
2.0

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
Yes
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3D  

3D Support 
 

No
Yes
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Features

Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Android

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Black
EpiqVision Ultra LS800
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Misty Gold
HORIZON Ultra
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White
EpiqVision Ultra LS800
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Misty Gold
HORIZON Ultra
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Misty Gold
HORIZON Ultra
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HORIZON Ultra
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