Between the Theater and X2-4K, the Theater comes out ahead in several specs, while the X2-4K wins on brightness. Overall, the Theater scores 77 and the X2-4K scores 78.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (77 vs 78.6). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The Theater 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 X2-4K 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: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Formovie - Theater wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why ViewSonic - X2-4K wins
- ▲Brightness — 3.57% more. 2900 lm vs 2800 lm.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Formovie - Theater | ViewSonic - X2-4K |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 2800 lm | 2900 lmlead |
| Contrast | 3000:1 | 3000000:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | true | true |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | Formovie - Theater | ViewSonic - X2-4K |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Google TV |
| HDMI inputs | 3lead | 2 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
Frequently asked
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