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XGIMI Horizon Ultra — Portable 4K
XGIMI

XGIMI Horizon Ultra

Portable 4K

85
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
XGIMI Horizon Ultra wins by 3
BenQ TK850 — DLP 4K
BenQ

BenQ TK850

DLP 4K

82
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

XGIMI Horizon Ultra takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, XGIMI Horizon Ultra lands at 85 and BenQ TK850 at 82. That puts XGIMI Horizon Ultra ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick XGIMI Horizon Ultra if…

  • ✓Large-screen experience
  • ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • ✓4K HDR on modern models

Pick BenQ TK850 if…

  • ✓Large-screen experience
  • ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • ✓4K HDR on modern models
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Brightness

XGIMI Horizon Ultra

Compared on the brightness sub-score

XGIMI Horizon Ultra leads on brightness (85 vs 82).

Motion

Tie

Compared on the motion sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Color

XGIMI Horizon Ultra

Compared on the color sub-score

XGIMI Horizon Ultra leads on color (83 vs 80).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

XGIMI Horizon Ultra 85
vs
82 BenQ TK850

Score breakdown

XGIMI Horizon Ultra
85
brightness 85
color 83
motion 82
features 83
BenQ TK850
82
brightness 82
color 80
motion 82
features 80

Specs side-by-side

XGIMI Horizon Ultra versus BenQ TK850 — full spec comparison
Spec XGIMI Horizon Ultra BenQ TK850
Type
Portable 4K
DLP 4K

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

BenQ TK850

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: XGIMI Horizon Ultra vs BenQ TK850

Which is better, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or BenQ TK850? +

XGIMI Horizon Ultra scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is XGIMI Horizon Ultra worth the price? +

At $1,699, XGIMI Horizon Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in brightness.

Is BenQ TK850 worth the price? +

At $1,599, BenQ TK850 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in brightness.

Does XGIMI Horizon Ultra or BenQ TK850 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.

Which is better for brightness, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or BenQ TK850? +

XGIMI Horizon Ultra — leads on brightness (85 vs 82). Compared on the brightness sub-score.

Which is better for color, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or BenQ TK850? +

XGIMI Horizon Ultra — leads on color (83 vs 80). Compared on the color sub-score.