Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS650 vs XGIMI - Horizon S Max
Between the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 and Horizon S Max, the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 comes out ahead in brightness / short-throw, while the Horizon S Max wins on several specs. Overall, the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 scores 89.1 and the Horizon S Max scores 81.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EpiqVision Ultra LS650 edges ahead on the Mars Score (89.1 vs 81.6), but the 7.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 if you care most about brightness / short-throw. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness, short-throw.
The Horizon S Max similarly does not 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 do not 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 — 16.13% more. 3600 lm vs 3100 lm.
- ▲Short-throw: true (vs false).
Why XGIMI - Horizon S Max wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS650 | XGIMI - Horizon S Max |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 3600 lmlead | 3100 lm |
| Contrast | 2500000:1 | 2800:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | truelead | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS650 | XGIMI - Horizon S Max |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 3lead | 2 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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