Between the W5800 and Horizon S Max, the W5800 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Horizon S Max wins on brightness. Overall, the W5800 scores 73.9 and the Horizon S Max scores 81.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Horizon S Max edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.9 vs 81.6), but the 7.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The W5800 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Horizon S Max if you care most about brightness. Its strongest claims are brightness.
Both ship with comparable resolution, light source, short-throw, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Horizon S Max is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why BenQ - W5800 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why XGIMI - Horizon S Max wins
- ▲Brightness — 19.23% more. 3100 lm vs 2600 lm.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | XGIMI - Horizon S Max |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 2600 lm | 3100 lmlead |
| Contrast | 2000000:1 | 2800:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - W5800 | XGIMI - Horizon S Max |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | None | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Built-in speakers | false | truelead |
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