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Nebula X1S vs XGIMI HORIZON 30 Max

Nebula X1S is $200 cheaper and in stock. XGIMI HORIZON 30 Max is lighter and broader on HDR.

Nebula X1S$2,799 · Amazon
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XGIMI HORIZON 30 MaxMSRP $2,999
Key differences
White light output
6,000 lm ANSI (Max power)5,300 lm ISO
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native contrast (on/off)
5,000:1Up to 9,000:1
Throw ratio
0.9–1.5:11.2–1.5:1
Lowest input lag
—1 msDerived
HDR formats
Dolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Fan noise
26 dB(A)Up to 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,299$2,999
Best price
$2,799—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.0–3.3 m2.7–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
6,000 lm ANSI (Max power)5,300 lm ISO
Brightness by mode
Max 6,000 lm—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
5,000:1Up to 9,000:1
Dynamic contrast
56,000:1Up to 90,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisDynamic iris
Colour gamut
BT.2020 106% areaBT.2020 110% area
HDR formats
Dolby VisionHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Greyscale control points
11—
Picture certifications
ISF—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
RGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Emitter
RGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Light-source life
30,000 h—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.9–1.5:11.2–1.5:1
Image size
—40–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.67×Derived1.25×Derived
Focus
—Motorised
Autofocus
YesYes
Autofocus runs
When moved—
Vertical lens shift
—±130%
Horizontal lens shift
—±50%
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Auto setup
Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidanceFit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Lens elements
14—
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 120 Hz 2.2 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 3 ms · 120 Hz 1.9 ms
Gaming features
—ALLM, HDMI VRR, FreeSync
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)HDMI (eARC) · HDMI
USB media playback
Yes—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.15.2
Smart platform
Google TVGoogle TV
Chipset
—MediaTek MT9679
RAM
—3 GB
Storage
—64 GB
Netflix
Built in—
Netflix resolution
4K—
Casting
Chromecast built-inChromecast built-in, DLNA
Audio
Speaker power
40 W24 W
Speakers
42
Layout
Stereo—
Tuned by
—Harman Kardon
Audio formats
Dolby AudioDolby Audio, DTS, DTS Virtual:X
Audio outputs
Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Yes—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
185 × 246 × 282 mm298 × 190 × 249 mm
Weight
6,200 g5,400 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Gimbal, 25° tilt—
Ceiling mount
4 × M4, 6 mm screws—
Tripod socket
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–35°C0–40°C
Power draw
Max 240 W—
Standby
0.5 W—
Power supply
External adapter—
Mains input
—100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
26 dB(A)Up to 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Eye-protection sensor
Yes—
Warranty
2 yr2 yr
User manual
https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_13048.pdf—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
VoiceBluetooth
Nebula X1S$2,799 · Amazon
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XGIMI HORIZON 30 MaxMSRP $2,999