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 and 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 and short-throw. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness, short-throw.
The Horizon S Max 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 — 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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