Sony VPL-VW5000ES vs XGIMI HORIZON 30 Max
 MSRP $60,000 |  XGIMI HORIZON 30 MaxMSRP $2,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | — | 5,300 lm ISO |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | — |
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | Up to 9,000:1 |
| Throw ratio | 1.27–2.73:1 | 1.2–1.5:1 |
| Lowest input lag | — | 1 msDerived |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | RGB triple laser |
| Fan noise | Up to Max 35 dB(A) | Up to 28 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $60,000 | MSRP $2,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.9–6.1 m | 2.7–3.3 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | — | 5,300 lmDerived |
| White light output | — | 5,300 lm ISO |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 5,000 lm | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | Other | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.74 in | 0.47 in |
| On-screen resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | — |
| Native aspect | 17:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Addressable resolution | — | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | Up to 9,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | — | Up to 90,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Dynamic iris |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | — | BT.2020 110% area |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | Up to 12 bit | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | RGB triple laser |
| Emitter | — | RGB triple laser |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 40,000 h eco | — |
| Constant brightness mode | Yes | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.27–2.73:1 | 1.2–1.5:1 |
| Image size | 60–300 in | 40–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 2.15×Derived | 1.25×Derived |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.9–3.9 | — |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Vertical lens shift | ±80% | ±130% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±31% | ±50% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | — |
| Lens memory slots | 5 | — |
| Auto keystone | — | Yes |
| Auto setup | — | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | — |
| 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 | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | HDMI (eARC) · HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | — |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | — |
| Control ports | RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart platform | — | Google TV |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek MT9679 |
| RAM | — | 3 GB |
| Storage | — | 64 GB |
| Casting | — | Chromecast built-in, DLNA |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 24 W |
| Speakers | — | 2 |
| Tuned by | — | Harman Kardon |
| Audio formats | — | Dolby Audio, DTS, DTS Virtual:X |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC |
| HDMI audio return | — | eARCDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 550 × 880 × 262 mm | 298 × 190 × 249 mm |
| Weight | 43,000 g | 5,400 g |
| Orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | — |
| Power draw | Max 1,200 W | — |
| Standby | 0.4 W | — |
| Networked standby | 0.6 W | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Up to Max 35 dB(A) | Up to 28 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 2 yr |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | + Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, User manual | + Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual |
| Remote | Backlit | Bluetooth |