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Epson EpiqVision LS800 — Laser UST
Epson

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Laser UST

88
/ 100
From $3,499
VS
Epson EpiqVision LS800 wins by 3
XGIMI Horizon Ultra — Portable 4K
XGIMI

XGIMI Horizon Ultra

Portable 4K

85
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Epson EpiqVision LS800 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EpiqVision LS800 lands at 88 and XGIMI Horizon Ultra at 85. That puts Epson EpiqVision LS800 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Epson EpiqVision LS800 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
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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).

Epson EpiqVision LS800 88
vs
85 XGIMI Horizon Ultra

Score breakdown

Epson EpiqVision LS800
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

Epson EpiqVision LS800 versus XGIMI Horizon Ultra — full spec comparison
Spec Epson EpiqVision LS800 XGIMI Horizon Ultra
Type
Laser UST
Portable 4K

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

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: Epson EpiqVision LS800 vs XGIMI Horizon Ultra

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

Epson EpiqVision LS800 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Epson EpiqVision LS800 worth the price? +

At $3,499, Epson EpiqVision LS800 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 Epson EpiqVision LS800 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.

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

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

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

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