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XGIMI Horizon Ultra — Portable 4K
XGIMI

XGIMI Horizon Ultra

Portable 4K

85
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
BenQ V5000i wins by 3
BenQ V5000i — 4K laser UST
BenQ

BenQ V5000i

4K laser UST

88
/ 100
From $3,499
Specdex verdict

BenQ V5000i takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, XGIMI Horizon Ultra lands at 85 and BenQ V5000i at 88. That puts BenQ V5000i 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 V5000i 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

BenQ V5000i

Compared on the brightness sub-score

BenQ V5000i leads on brightness (88 vs 85).

Color

BenQ V5000i

Compared on the color sub-score

BenQ V5000i leads on color (86 vs 83).

Features

BenQ V5000i

Compared on the features sub-score

BenQ V5000i leads on features (86 vs 83).

Value for money

XGIMI Horizon Ultra

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

XGIMI Horizon Ultra more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $3,499).

XGIMI Horizon Ultra 85
vs
88 BenQ V5000i

Score breakdown

XGIMI Horizon Ultra
85
brightness 85
color 83
motion 82
features 83
BenQ V5000i
88
brightness 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

XGIMI Horizon Ultra versus BenQ V5000i — full spec comparison
Spec XGIMI Horizon Ultra BenQ V5000i
Type
Portable 4K
4K laser UST

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 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

FAQ: XGIMI Horizon Ultra vs BenQ V5000i

Which is better, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or BenQ V5000i? +

BenQ V5000i scores 88 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 V5000i worth the price? +

At $3,499, BenQ V5000i delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in brightness.

Does XGIMI Horizon Ultra or BenQ V5000i 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 V5000i? +

BenQ V5000i — leads on brightness (88 vs 85). Compared on the brightness sub-score.

Which is better for color, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or BenQ V5000i? +

BenQ V5000i — leads on color (86 vs 83). Compared on the color sub-score.