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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra vs Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

Which Projector Is Better?

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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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Products

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra
Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

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Updated Jan 20, 2026 09:23 PM

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

Our Verdict

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

The XGIMI HORIZON Ultra is an upgrade over the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus. The XGIMI is significantly brighter, quieter, and has extra HDMI and USB inputs for added flexibility. That said, while the Epson's contrast is unremarkable, it's still notably better than the XGIMI's. The Epson is also more accurate after calibration and is smaller and more lightweight, making it a more portable unit.

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Variants

  • HORIZON Ultra (Misty Gold)
  • Lifestudio Flex Plus (Oak)

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 
 

7.2
6.8

Brightness 
 

8.0
6.4

Native Contrast 
 

5.8
6.4

Color Gamut 
 

7.7
8.4

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.0
6.4

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Brightness Measurement Picture
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,380 lm
606 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,398 lm
603 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

98%
97%

Screen Brightness 
 

159 cd/m²
70 cd/m²
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Native Contrast 
 

5.8
6.4

APL Native Contrast  

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra APL Native Contrast
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus APL Native Contrast
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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

441 : 1
600 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

443 : 1
599 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

441 : 1
596 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

423 : 1
571 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

403 : 1
539 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

386 : 1
513 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

351 : 1
457 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

289 : 1
359 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

449 : 1
608 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

448 : 1
2,362 : 1
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Color Gamut 
 

7.7
8.4

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

93.93%
99.30%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

93.00%
98.40%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

68.56%
63.50%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

70.96%
72.30%
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.8
7.3

Pre White Balance Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre White Balance Picture
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre Color Picture
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.39
3.87

Color dE 
 

2.00
2.45

Gamma 
 

2.14
2.12

Color Temperature 
 

6,172 K
6,888 K

Picture Mode 
 

High Color Accuracy
Natural

Color Temp Setting 
 

High Color Accuracy
Standard

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
Normal
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.8
8.6

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post White Balance Picture
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post Gamma Curve Picture
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post Color Picture
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.39
1.89

Color dE 
 

2.00
1.83

Gamma 
 

2.14
2.11

Color Temperature 
 

6,172 K
6,738 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

2 point
2 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

High Color Accuracy
Natural
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Style Picture
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
LCD

Light Source 
 

LED + Laser
LED

Spectral Power Distribution 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Spectral Power Distribution
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Spectral Power Distribution
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Motorized
No

Focus 
 

Auto Focus
Auto Focus

Keystone 
 

Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.20
1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.50
1.20

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

5.5
6.0

Dimension Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Dimension Picture
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Dimension Picture

Height  

6.7" (17.0 cm)
9.8" (24.9 cm)

Width  

8.8" (22.4 cm)
7.5" (19.0 cm)

Depth  

10.4" (26.5 cm)
7.5" (19.0 cm)

Weight 
 

11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Noise 
 

8.2
7.1

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

45.9dBA
52.6dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Inputs Picture
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
1 (HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports 
 

2
1

Audio Out 3.5mm  

1
1

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
0

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

Ethernet Speed  

100Mbps
No Ethernet
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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)
No

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
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Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

No
No

Input Lag 
 

6.1
6.9

4k @ 60Hz 
 

25.4
21.0

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

156.7
127.1

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

26.0
21.2

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

156.4
127.8

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

26.0
21.2
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ 
 

No
No

Dolby Vision 
 

Yes
No

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
No

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Yes
No

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) 
 

2.0
0

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
No

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
No

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Yes
No

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Yes
No
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3D  

3D Support 
 

Yes
No
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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