Between the L9Q Laser TV and Horizon Ultra, the L9Q Laser TV comes out ahead in brightness / short-throw, while the Horizon Ultra wins on several specs. Overall, the L9Q Laser TV scores 95 and the Horizon Ultra scores 69.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The L9Q Laser TV 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 L9Q Laser TV if you care most about brightness / short-throw. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness, short-throw.
The Horizon Ultra 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 L9Q Laser TV is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Hisense - L9Q Laser TV wins
- ▲Brightness — 117.39% more. 5000 lm vs 2300 lm.
- ▲Short-throw: true (vs false).
Why XGIMI - Horizon Ultra wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Hisense - L9Q Laser TV | XGIMI - Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 5000 lmlead | 2300 lm |
| Contrast | 5000:1 | 2400:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | truelead | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | Hisense - L9Q Laser TV | XGIMI - Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Google TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 3lead | 2 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
Spec-level deep dives
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