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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Portability
    2. Projector Technology
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Brightness
    2. Contrast
    3. Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    4. Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
    5. Color Gamut
  6. Features
    1. Inputs & Connectivity
    2. Smart Features & Sound
    3. In The Box
  7. Comments

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 vs XGIMI HORIZON

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12
XGIMI HORIZON

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Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Picture

Variants

  • EpiqVision Mini EF12 (Black)
  • HORIZON (Dark Gray)

Our Verdict

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12

XGIMI HORIZON

The XGIMI HORIZON is a bit better than the Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12, but they have different use cases. The XGIMI HORIZON is a slightly bigger and heavier projector than the Epson, but it is also brighter, making it easier to place in various lighting conditions. The XGIMI has eARC support, while the Epson is limited to ARC, so the XGIMI supports advanced audio formats. The Epson, however, is vastly more accurate than the XGIMI, so it's the better option for image accuracy purists.

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HORIZON
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HORIZON
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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 

6.3
6.5

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.4
4.1

Brightness 
 

5.8
7.2

Contrast 
 

5.7
6.3

Color Gamut 
 

6.9
7.8

Full Comparison

Design

Portability 
 

7.0
6.0

Dimension Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Dimension Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Dimension Picture

Height  

5.4" (13.6 cm)
5.4" (13.6 cm)

Width  

6.9" (17.5 cm)
8.2" (20.8 cm)

Depth  

6.9" (17.5 cm)
8.6" (21.8 cm)

Weight 
 

4.7 lbs (2.1 kg)
6.3 lbs (2.9 kg)
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Projector Technology 
 

Style Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Style Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

LCD
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
LED

Resolution 
 

1080p
1080p

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.00
1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.00
1.20
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

5.8
7.2

Brightness Measurement Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Brightness Measurement Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

515 lm
1,162 lm

Color Light Output 
 

512 lm
1,125 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

86%
89%

Screen Brightness 
 

55 cd/m²
127 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

5.7
6.3

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

352 : 1
417 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

298 : 1
347 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

248 : 1
294 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

212 : 1
254 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

164 : 1
189 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

94 : 1
113 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.4
4.1

Pre White Balance Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Pre White Balance Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Pre Gamma Curve Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Pre Color Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

2.58
7.74

Color dE 
 

1.67
6.92

Gamma 
 

2.21
2.11

Color Temperature 
 

6,338 K
6,407 K

Picture Mode 
 

Natural
Office

Color Temp Setting 
 

7
No Color Temp Setting

Gamma Setting 
 

No Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

9.0
7.1

Post White Balance Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Post White Balance Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Post Gamma Curve Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Post Color Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

1.67
1.51

Color dE 
 

0.88
5.18

Gamma 
 

2.21
2.11

Color Temperature 
 

6,820 K
6,573 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

No
1 point

Color Calibration 
 

No
No

Picture Mode 
 

Natural
Custom
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Color Gamut 
 

6.9
7.8

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
XGIMI HORIZON Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

91.11%
96.67%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

91.63%
92.14%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
XGIMI HORIZON Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

57.57%
62.71%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

62.13%
74.24%
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Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Inputs Picture
XGIMI HORIZON Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

2
2

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (ARC)
Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

USB Data Ports 
 

1
2
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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Android

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 In The Box Picture
XGIMI HORIZON In The Box Picture
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EpiqVision Mini EF12
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HORIZON
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EpiqVision Mini EF12
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HORIZON
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EpiqVision Mini EF12
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HORIZON
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EpiqVision Mini EF12
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HORIZON
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EpiqVision Mini EF12
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HORIZON
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EpiqVision Mini EF12
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HORIZON
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Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12

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