Between the X2-4K and Horizon S Max, the X2-4K comes out ahead in short-throw, while the Horizon S Max wins on brightness. Overall, the X2-4K scores 78.6 and the Horizon S Max scores 81.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Horizon S Max edges ahead on the Mars Score (78.6 vs 81.6), but the 3.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the X2-4K if you care most about short-throw. The biggest gaps in its favor are short-throw.
Pick the Horizon S Max if you care most about brightness. Its strongest claims are brightness.
Both ship with comparable resolution, light source, 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 ViewSonic - X2-4K wins
- ▲Short-throw: true (vs false).
Why XGIMI - Horizon S Max wins
- ▲Brightness — 6.90% more. 3100 lm vs 2900 lm.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | ViewSonic - X2-4K | XGIMI - Horizon S Max |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 2900 lm | 3100 lmlead |
| Contrast | 3000000:1 | 2800:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | truelead | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | ViewSonic - X2-4K | XGIMI - Horizon S Max |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Google TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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