XGIMI
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
Portable 4K
85
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
BenQ V5000i wins by 3
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
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
| 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.