Nebula X1S vs XGIMI HORIZON 30 Ultra Max
 Nebula X1S$2,799 |  XGIMI HORIZON 30 Ultra MaxMSRP $3,499 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 6,000 lm ANSI (Max power) | 6,000 lm ISO |
| Native contrast (on/off) | 5,000:1 | Up to 10,000:1 |
| Throw ratio | 0.9–1.5:1 | 1.2–1.5:1 |
| Lowest input lag | — | 1 msDerived |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision | + HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Fan noise | 26 dB(A) | Up to 28 dB(A) |
| Price | $2,799 | MSRP $3,499 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.0–3.3 m | 2.7–3.3 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 6,000 lmDerived | 6,000 lmDerived |
| White light output | 6,000 lm ANSI (Max power) | 6,000 lm ISO |
| Brightness by mode | Max 6,000 lm | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.47 in |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | 5,000:1 | Up to 10,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 56,000:1 | Up to 100,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | Dynamic iris |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | BT.2020 106% area | BT.2020 110% area |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision | + HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Calibration | ||
| Greyscale control points | 11 | — |
| Picture certifications | ISF | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | — |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | RGB triple laser | RGB triple laser |
| Emitter | RGB triple laser | RGB triple laser |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.9–1.5:1 | 1.2–1.5:1 |
| Image size | — | 40–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.67×Derived | 1.25×Derived |
| Focus | MotorisedDerived | Motorised |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus runs | When moved | — |
| Vertical lens shift | — | ±130% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±50% |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance |
| Lens elements | 14 | — |
| Lens material | Glass | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 240 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 120 HzDerived |
| Input lag | — | 1080p: 120 Hz 2.2 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 3 ms · 120 Hz 1.9 ms |
| Lowest input lag | — | 1 msDerived |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | — | 3 msDerived |
| Gaming features | — | ALLM, HDMI VRR, FreeSync |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3) | HDMI (eARC) · HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.1Derived | — |
| Max input resolution | — | 4K UHD |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Smart platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| RAM | — | 3 GB |
| Storage | — | 64 GB |
| Security updates until | — | 1 Nov 2028 |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Netflix resolution | 4K | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | Chromecast built-in, + DLNA |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 40 W | 24 W |
| Speakers | 4 | 2 |
| Layout | Stereo | — |
| Tuned by | — | Harman Kardon |
| Audio formats | Dolby Audio | Dolby Audio, + DTS, + DTS Virtual:X |
| Audio outputs | Optical, HDMI eARC, + Bluetooth | + 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | eARCDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 185 × 246 × 282 mm | 298 × 190 × 249 mm |
| Weight | 6,200 g | 5,400 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Built-in stand | Gimbal, 25° tilt | — |
| Ceiling mount | 4 × M4, 6 mm screws | — |
| Tripod socket | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–35°C | 0–40°C |
| Power draw | Max 240 W | Max 300 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | — |
| Power supply | External adapter | External adapter |
| Mains input | — | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB(A) | Up to 28 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 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 guide | Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual, + Warranty card |
| Remote | Voice | Bluetooth |