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XGIMI HORIZON Pro
BenQ X3000i
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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Our Verdict
XGIMI HORIZON Pro
BenQ X3000i
The BenQ X3000i is much better than the XGIMI HORIZON Pro. The BenQ is brighter, has deeper contrast, and is much more accurate than the XGIMI. They're both capable of projecting up to 4k @ 60Hz, but the BenQ is better for gamers due to its 1080p @ 240Hz capabilities. The XGIMI is, however, the smaller and lighter product with a full suite of image correction features and two full USB data ports. The BenQ is limited to keystone correction on the vertical axis and has no data USB ports, making the XGIMI easier to move around.
Variants
- HORIZON Pro (Black)
- X3000i (White)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
6.6
7.9
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
5.5
8.9
Brightness
6.8
7.9
Contrast
6.4
7.5
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
6.8
7.9
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
894 lm
1,628 lm
Color Light Output
829 lm
1,689 lm
Brightness Uniformity
90%
89%
Screen Brightness
99 cd/m²
181 cd/m²
Contrast
6.4
7.5
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
421 : 1
789 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
359 : 1
573 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
300 : 1
432 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
265 : 1
342 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
201 : 1
244 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
119 : 1
145 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
5.5
8.9
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.98
1.52
Color dE
6.22
1.42
Gamma
2.09
2.11
Color Temperature
6,777 K
6,351 K
Picture Mode
Custom
Cinema
Color Temp Setting
Warm
Normal
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
2.2
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
7.7
9.3
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.37
0.54
Color dE
4.07
1.49
Gamma
2.20
2.17
Color Temperature
6,360 K
6,511 K
White Balance Calibration
1 point
2 point
Color Calibration
No
Yes
Picture Mode
Custom
Cinema
Color Gamut
8.0
7.9
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
95.28%
95.40%
Rec. 709 uv
94.52%
94.29%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
64.78%
62.59%
Rec. 2020 uv
76.62%
75.86%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
LED
LED
Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
Spectral Power Distribution
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.15
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.50
Optics
Optical Zoom
No
Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.15
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.50
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
Portability
6.0
4.5
Dimension Picture
Height
5.4" (13.6 cm)
8.1" (20.6 cm)
Width
8.2" (20.8 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)
Depth
8.6" (21.8 cm)
10.2" (26.0 cm)
Weight
6.5 lbs (2.9 kg)
14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)
Noise
7.4
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
50.5dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
2
0
Audio Out 3.5mm
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
100Mbps
Supported Resolutions
7.3
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled (Forced)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag
3.4
4k @ 60Hz
51.6
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
177.5
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
51.3
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
177.5
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
51.3
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
No
HLG
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Yes
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
2.0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
Yes
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
Yes
3D
3D Support
Yes
Features
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2
ARC/eARC
Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
USB Data Ports
2
0
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
Android
Android
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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