Epson Home Cinema 980 vs XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro

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	Epson Home Cinema 980 MSRP $799	XGIMI HORIZON 20 Pro MSRP $2,499
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Technology brand	3LCD	DLP
Number of imaging devices	3	—
Chip / panel diagonal	0.62 in	0.47 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080	—
Addressable resolution	—	3840 × 2160
Optics
Throw ratio	1.21–1.45:1	1.2–1.5:1
Projection distance table	34″: 0.89–1.08 m · 60″: 1.6–1.92 m · 100″: 2.68–3.22 m · 150″: 4.04–4.85 m · 200″: 5.39–6.48 m · 337″: 9.11–10.93 m	—
Zoom type	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.2×	1.25×
Focus	Manual	Auto
Vertical lens shift	—	±120%
Horizontal lens shift	—	±45%
Motorized lens shift	—	Yes
Focal length	16.9–20.28 mm	—
F-number	1.49–1.72	—
Image size range	34–337 in	40–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°	—
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°	—
Corner / warp correction	4pt	—
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	RGB triple laser
Light source detail	—	XGIMI X-Master RGB triple laser engine
Lamp wattage	230 W	—
Light source life	Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h	—
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Cool-down time	0 s	—
Brightness
ISO light output	4,000 lm	4,100 lm
Colour light output (CLO)	4,000 lm (colour)	—
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	16,000:1	20,000:1
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris	—
Colour
BT.2020 gamut	—	110%
Gamut metric	—	Area
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit	—
Filmmaker Mode	—	Yes
HDR
HDR formats	—	HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping type	—	Dynamic
Tone-mapping brand name	—	Dynamic Tone Mapping
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Max refresh rate	—	1920×1080: 240 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)	—	1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 1 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 2.2 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 3 ms
Auto low-latency mode	—	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	2 W	24 W
Speaker count	1	2
Audio channels	Mono	—
Audio partner	—	Harman Kardon
DTS	—	Yes
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI eARC	—	Yes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1200	3840 × 2160
HDMI port count	2	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI1: HDMI; HDMI2: HDMI	HDMI 1: HDMI, eARC; HDMI 2: HDMI
Audio input terminals	—	3.5 mm, Optical
Vertical scan frequency	23.98–60 Hz	—
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ecosystem drivers	—	Google Home
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth version	—	5.2
Firmware / software
Smart OS	—	Google TV
Netflix	—	Native
Casting	—	Chromecast built-in, DLNA
RAM	—	4 GB
SoC	—	MT9679
Update policy	—	Up to four years of over-the-air software maintenance from the product's mass production date
3D
3D support	—	Yes
Setup automation
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Screen fit / alignment	—	Yes
Obstacle avoidance	—	Yes
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Integrated stand / gimbal	—	Type: gimbal
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 37 dB(A) · Quiet: 28 dB(A)	Rated: 28 dB(A)
Noise measurement distance	—	1 m
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m	—
High-altitude mode	Yes	—
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	349 W	230 W
Power consumption by mode	Normal: 349 W · Eco: 241 W	—
Standby power	0.3 W	—
Networked standby power	2 W	—
Power supply	—	External brick
Physical & installation
Width	309 mm	298 mm
Depth	282 mm	190 mm
Height	90 mm	249 mm
Weight	3.1 kg	4.9 kg
Colours / finishes	—	Elephant grey
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Air filter	Replaceable	—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	—	RG2
Safety & market certifications	FCC	IMAX Enhanced
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr
Light-source warranty	90-day limited lamp warranty	—
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65868/EN/index.html	https://helpcenter.xgimi.com/hc/en-gb/article_attachments/50404758879257
In the box
Box contents	Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide	Power plug, User manual, Warranty card, Remote control, Batteries
Remote type	—	Bluetooth