BenQ
BenQ V5000i
4K laser UST
88
/ 100
From $3,499
VS
BenQ V5000i wins by 3
XGIMI
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
Portable 4K
85
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict
BenQ V5000i takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ V5000i lands at 88 and XGIMI Horizon Ultra at 85. That puts BenQ V5000i ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick BenQ V5000i if…
- ✓Large-screen experience
- ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- ✓4K HDR on modern models
Pick XGIMI Horizon Ultra if…
- ✓Large-screen experience
- ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- ✓4K HDR on modern models
BenQ V5000i 88
vs 85 XGIMI Horizon Ultra
Score breakdown
BenQ V5000i
88 brightness 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
85 brightness 85
color 83
motion 82
features 83
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | BenQ V5000i | XGIMI Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 4K laser UST | Portable 4K |
BenQ V5000i
Pros
- +Large-screen experience
- +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
- −Room conditions matter enormously
- −Fan noise under brightness
- −Smart platform varies
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
Pros
- +Large-screen experience
- +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
- −Room conditions matter enormously
- −Fan noise under brightness
- −Smart platform varies
FAQ: BenQ V5000i vs XGIMI Horizon Ultra
Which is better, BenQ V5000i or XGIMI Horizon Ultra? +
BenQ V5000i scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is BenQ V5000i worth the price? +
At $3,499, BenQ V5000i delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in brightness.
Is XGIMI Horizon Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,699, XGIMI Horizon Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in brightness.
Does BenQ V5000i or XGIMI Horizon Ultra last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.