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WEMAX S5 vs XGIMI Halo+ (New)

WEMAX S5 is $99.01 cheaper and lighter. XGIMI Halo+ (New) is brighter and broader on HDR.

WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon
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XGIMI Halo+ (New)$499 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
500 lm ISO700 lm ISO (Max power)
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Throw ratio
1.21:11.2:1
Lowest input lag
—27 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10HDR10, HLG
Light source
Laser (phosphor)LED
Fan noise
30 dB(A)—
MSRP
$1,099—
Best price
$399.99$499
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7 m2.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
500 lm ISO700 lm ISO (Max power)
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.33 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
8 bit—
HDR formats
HDR10HDR10, HLG
3D
—No
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)LED
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light engine
ALPD—
Light-source life
30,000 h25,000 h
Life defined as
—Theoretical
Optics
Throw ratio
1.21:11.2:1
Image size
60–120 in40–200 in
Zoom
DigitalDigital
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Autofocus
YesYes
Autofocus runs
When moved—
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Auto setup
—Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Input lag
—Up to 1080p: 60 Hz 27 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMIHDMI 1.4
Max input resolution
1080p—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.15.1
Smart platform
LinuxGoogle TV
RAM
1 GB2 GB
Storage
8 GB16 GB
Netflix
Built inBuilt in
Casting
—Chromecast built-in, DLNA
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
22
Layout
—Stereo
Tuned by
—Harman Kardon
Audio formats
Dolby Audio—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Bluetooth3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Yes—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
175 × 175 × 48 mm114 × 145 × 172 mm
Weight
830 g1,600 g
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear
Tripod socket
YesYes
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
30–85%RH—
Altitude
5,000 m—
Power draw
Max 65 WMax 90 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W—
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
—100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD in
65 W—
Battery
—59.45 Wh
Battery runtime
—150 min
Fan noise
30 dB(A)—
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG1RG2
Marks
CE, FCCFCC
Warranty
2 yr1 yr
User manual
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0335/7261/8376/files/WEMAX_S5_User_Manual.pdf?v=1753439417https://helpcenter.xgimi.com/hc/en-gb/article_attachments/38825369684633
In the box
In the box
Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Warranty card
Remote
—Bluetooth
WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon
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XGIMI Halo+ (New)$499 · Amazon
Buy