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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 ContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor Gamut
    Design
      SizeAdditional Carrying FeaturesPhysical Setup FlexibilityImagingBatteryFan Noise
    Motion
      Judder
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsVariable Refresh RateInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      In The BoxSmart Features & SoundScreen Adaptation
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Products

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra
Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Picture

Track

Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Picture

Track

Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Projector Type
Standard Throw
Light Source
LED + Laser
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Projector Type
Standard Throw
Light Source
LED
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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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  • HORIZON Ultra (Misty Gold)
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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White Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Color Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Screen Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Native Contrast 
 

N/A
N/A

APL Native Contrast  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra APL Native Contrast Sample

SAMPLE

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus APL Native Contrast Sample

SAMPLE

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Pre White Balance Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Pre Color Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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White Balance dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Temp Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Post White Balance Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Post Gamma Curve Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

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Post Color Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post Color Picture Sample

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Post Color Picture Sample

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White Balance dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

White Balance Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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BT.709 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

BT.709 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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BT.2020 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

BT.2020 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%
Design

Size 
 

N/A
N/A

Dimension Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Dimension Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Dimension Picture Sample

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Height  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Volume 
 

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)
Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Additional Carrying Features 
 

N/A
N/A

Carrying Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Carrying Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Carrying Picture Sample

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Carrying Case Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Carrying Case Picture Sample

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Carrying Case Picture Sample

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Carrying Handle 
 

Locked
Locked

Lens Protection 
 

Locked
Locked

Carrying Case 
 

Locked
Locked

Physical Setup Flexibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Style Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Style Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Style Picture Sample

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Mounting Holes Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Mounting Holes Picture Sample

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Mounting Holes Picture Sample

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Optical Zoom 
 

Locked
Locked

Projector Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Body Adjustment 
 

Locked
Locked

Mounting Holes 
 

Locked
Locked

Imaging 
 

Imaging Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Native Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Light Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Spectral Power Distribution  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Spectral Power Distribution Sample

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Spectral Power Distribution Sample

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Battery 
 

N/A
N/A

Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Charge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Power Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Fan Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

LockdBA
LockdBA
Motion

Judder 
 

N/A
N/A

Stitch Pictures  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Stitch Pictures Sample

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Stitch Pictures Sample

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Judder 24p 
 

0.0
0.0

Judder 25p 
 

0.0
0.0

Judder 24p via 60p 
 

0.0
0.0

Judder 25p via 60p 
 

0.0
0.0

Judder 24p via Native Apps 
 

0.0
0.0

Judder 25p via Native Apps 
 

0.0
0.0
Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Inputs Picture Sample

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Inputs Picture Sample

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HDMI 
 

Locked
Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

Locked
Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm  

Locked
Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out  

Locked
Locked

Bluetooth  

Locked
Locked

Wi-Fi  

Locked
Locked

Ethernet Speed  

Locked
Locked

Supported Resolutions 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

Locked
Locked

Input Lag 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Lock
Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock
Lock

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Lock
Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock
Lock

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

Lock
Lock

HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Locked
Locked

HDR10+ 
 

Locked
Locked

Dolby Vision 
 

Locked
Locked

HLG 
 

Locked
Locked

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

Locked
Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

3D  

3D Support 
 

Locked
Locked
Features

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra In The Box Picture Sample

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus In The Box Picture Sample

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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Interface Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Interface Picture Sample

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Interface Picture Sample

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Smart OS 
 

Locked
Locked

Cast Capable 
 

Locked
Locked

Speaker(s)  

Locked
Locked

Remote-Free Operation 
 

Locked
Locked

Screen Adaptation 
 

N/A
N/A

Focus 
 

Locked
Locked

Vertical Keystone 
 

Locked
Locked

Horizontal Keystone 
 

Locked
Locked

Post-Movement Auto-Correction 
 

Locked
Locked

Obstacle Avoidance 
 

Locked
Locked

Auto Screen Fit 
 

Locked
Locked

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