Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS650 vs XGIMI - Horizon Ultra
Between the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 and Horizon Ultra, the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 comes out ahead in brightness and short-throw, while the Horizon Ultra wins on several specs. Overall, the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 scores 89.1 and the Horizon Ultra scores 69.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EpiqVision Ultra LS650 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 if you care most about brightness and short-throw. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness, short-throw.
The Horizon Ultra similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable resolution, light source, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS650 wins
- ▲Brightness — 56.52% more. 3600 lm vs 2300 lm.
- ▲Short-throw: true (vs false).
Why XGIMI - Horizon Ultra wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS650 | XGIMI - Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 3600 lmlead | 2300 lm |
| Contrast | 2500000:1 | 2400:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | truelead | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS650 | XGIMI - Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 3lead | 2 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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