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Epson Home Cinema 5050UB
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra
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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
LCD
Light Source
Lamp
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED + Laser
Our Verdict
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra
The Epson Home Cinema 5050UB is better than the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra in terms of image quality, but the XGIMI has way more features. The XGIMI is a bit brighter than the Epson, but the Epson, in turn, has better contrast and a wider color gamut and is the much more accurate projector of the two. The XGIMI, however, uses a very long-lasting dual light source, so you won't ever have to change it, and it has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, integrated speakers, and a smart OS, making it more versatile.
Variants
- Home Cinema 5050UB (White)
- HORIZON Ultra (Misty Gold)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
8.4
7.5
Contrast
8.6
6.4
Brightness
7.9
8.4
Color Gamut
8.7
7.7
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.6
7.8
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
7.9
8.4
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
1,810 lm
1,821 lm
Color Light Output
1,705 lm
1,832 lm
Brightness Uniformity
82%
98%
Screen Brightness
203 cd/m²
205 cd/m²
Contrast
8.6
6.4
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
1,780 : 1
418 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
962 : 1
355 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
621 : 1
298 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
455 : 1
255 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
297 : 1
199 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
157 : 1
126 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.6
7.8
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
2.22
3.39
Color dE
1.63
2.00
Gamma
2.15
2.14
Color Temperature
6,570 K
6,172 K
Picture Mode
Natural
High Color Accuracy
Color Temp Setting
6500 K
High Color Accuracy
Gamma Setting
-2
2.2
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
9.4
7.8
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.41
3.39
Color dE
1.45
2.00
Gamma
2.20
2.14
Color Temperature
6,516 K
6,172 K
White Balance Calibration
11 point
2 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Picture Mode
Natural
High Color Accuracy
Color Gamut
8.7
7.7
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
97.13%
93.93%
Rec. 709 uv
97.76%
93.00%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
73.96%
68.56%
Rec. 2020 uv
78.90%
70.96%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
LCD
DLP
Light Source
Lamp
LED + Laser
Spectral Power Distribution
Optics
Optical Zoom
Motorized
Motorized
Focus
Manual Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Manual Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.35
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
2.84
1.50
Horizontal Lens Shift
47%
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
96%
N/A
Portability
3.5
5.5
Dimension Picture
Height
7.3" (18.5 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)
Width
20.3" (51.5 cm)
8.8" (22.4 cm)
Depth
17.7" (44.9 cm)
10.4" (26.5 cm)
Weight
24.7 lbs (11.2 kg)
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
Noise
6.6
8.2
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
54.9dBA
45.9dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
1
2
Audio Out 3.5mm
0
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
0
1
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
Ethernet Speed
100Mbps
100Mbps
Supported Resolutions
7.3
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
No
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Input Lag
6.6
6.1
4k @ 60Hz
20.8
25.4
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
20.9
156.7
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
27.2
26.0
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
27.3
156.4
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
27.2
26.0
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
No
Dolby Vision
No
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
No
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
No
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
No
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
No
Yes
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
No
Yes
3D
3D Support
Yes
Yes
Features
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
No
Android
Cast Capable
No
Yes
Speaker(s)
No
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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