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XGIMI Horizon Ultra — Portable 4K
XGIMI

XGIMI Horizon Ultra

Portable 4K

85
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
Epson EpiqVision LS800 wins by 3
Epson EpiqVision LS800 — Laser UST
Epson

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Laser UST

88
/ 100
From $3,499
Specdex verdict

Epson EpiqVision LS800 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, XGIMI Horizon Ultra lands at 85 and Epson EpiqVision LS800 at 88. That puts Epson EpiqVision LS800 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 Epson EpiqVision LS800 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

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Compared on the brightness sub-score

Epson EpiqVision LS800 leads on brightness (88 vs 85).

Color

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Compared on the color sub-score

Epson EpiqVision LS800 leads on color (86 vs 83).

Features

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Compared on the features sub-score

Epson EpiqVision LS800 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 Epson EpiqVision LS800

Score breakdown

XGIMI Horizon Ultra
85
brightness 85
color 83
motion 82
features 83
Epson EpiqVision LS800
88
brightness 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

XGIMI Horizon Ultra versus Epson EpiqVision LS800 — full spec comparison
Spec XGIMI Horizon Ultra Epson EpiqVision LS800
Type
Portable 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

Epson EpiqVision LS800

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 Epson EpiqVision LS800

Which is better, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or Epson EpiqVision LS800? +

Epson EpiqVision LS800 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 Epson EpiqVision LS800 worth the price? +

At $3,499, Epson EpiqVision LS800 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in brightness.

Does XGIMI Horizon Ultra or Epson EpiqVision LS800 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 Epson EpiqVision LS800? +

Epson EpiqVision LS800 — leads on brightness (88 vs 85). Compared on the brightness sub-score.

Which is better for color, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or Epson EpiqVision LS800? +

Epson EpiqVision LS800 — leads on color (86 vs 83). Compared on the color sub-score.