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Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 vs XGIMI - Horizon Ultra

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EpiqVision Ultra LS800EPSONRENDER
Probe A
Epson
EpiqVision Ultra LS800
95.0/ 100S
Image95· 75%
Smart & Connectivity· 25%
Horizon UltraXGIMIRENDER
Probe B
XGIMI
Horizon Ultra
69.1/ 100B
Image69· 75%
Smart & Connectivity· 25%
Quick verdict

Between the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 and Horizon Ultra, the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 comes out ahead in brightness and short-throw, while the Horizon Ultra wins on several specs. Overall, the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 scores 95 and the Horizon Ultra scores 69.1 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The EpiqVision Ultra LS800 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 25.9 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 LS800 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 LS800 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 LS800 wins

  • Brightness — 73.91% more. 4000 lm vs 2300 lm.
  • Short-throw: true (vs false).

Why XGIMI - Horizon Ultra wins

  • No decisive advantages.
Full readout

Spec comparison

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SpecEpson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800XGIMI - Horizon Ultra
Resolution4K4K
Brightness4000 lmlead2300 lm
Contrast2500000:12400:1
Light sourceLaserLaser
Short-throwtrueleadfalse

Smart & Connectivity

SpecEpson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800XGIMI - Horizon Ultra
Smart OSAndroid TVAndroid TV
HDMI inputs3lead2
Built-in speakerstruetrue
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