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When it comes to why I would choose a projector instead of a TV, because the projector can project a 100-inch or even larger picture by virtue of the small size of the body, while the TV is constrained by the size, more than 75-inch TV is difficult to enter the home, not only heavy, and expensive, like I usually just take it to watch a movie, ball game or play games, it is not necessary.
* Preface
I bought the Polaris NEW Z6X at the beginning of last year, and the thing I hated most when it was just released was the naming, since there was already a Z6X, why upgrade it and call it Z6X? In the end, the appearance really did not change, and the processor, memory, brightness, HDR and auto keystone correction have been upgraded, only up 500 yuan or very good value for money, at that time the price of 3000 yuan projector is still very cost-effective.
After a year, when I saw the new release of the peak rice S5, I couldn't resist getting it, both of which are priced at 2999, a price point that most people can accept when choosing a home projector.
After a period of use, Polaris NEW Z6X is indeed very good, but the use of ALPD laser display technology peak rice S5 will be 3000 yuan price point projector into a new height, so today rabbit teeth to analyze and compare Polaris NEW Z6X and peak rice S5 these two 3000 yuan price point thin and light projector actually win or lose geometry. I hope this article can provide some reference for you to buy a home projector.
Want to know the results of the comparison, rabbit teeth also organized at the end of the article table, you can jump directly to the end to see the conclusion.
※ Appearance Comparison
First of all, the packaging, because the Polaris NEW Z6X bought early, so the packaging can no longer be found, remember is relatively flat a white square box, compared to the peak rice S5 black and gold tone with the packaging to be more innovative and eye-catching, rich texture.
The body of the projector, Polaris NEW Z6X and Summit S5 are both flat and square in appearance, but a comparison shows that the Summit S5 is slightly smaller than the Polaris NEW Z6X and much lighter in weight than the Polaris NEW Z6X.
- Polaris NEW Z6X: 193*193*48mm, 0.97kg
- Fengmi S5: 175×175×48mm, 0.83kg
The exterior of the Polaris NEW Z6X has a black frosted shell, while the Summit S5 has a combination of a black frosted shell and cloth. The addition of cloth not only improves the texture, but adds a touch of warmth.
Both are designed with a circle of heat sink holes on the bottom, and leave M6 screw holes in the middle for mounting brackets or hanging.
Both the Polaris NEW Z6X and the Summit S5 are equipped with a Bluetooth remote control, and the buttons and functions are not very different.
※ Light source comparison
To know how a projector performs, the most important thing is the light source. Polaroid NEW Z6X uses LED light source, while the Peak Mi S5 uses ALPD laser light source, to know that ALPD laser light source is also the display technology used in high-end cinema laser hall, compared to LED light source, with high brightness, fine color, wide color gamut, low power consumption, long life, etc.
※ Sound system comparison
Polaris NEW Z6X is the side of the speaker sound location, the outside of the metal mesh cover, the side to see the words sound by harman/kadedon, by Harman Kardon three loud sound team together to create a sound system, built-in two 3W speakers, to bring a very fine sound performance.
The acoustic performance of the peak rice S5 is also not bad, and the world's luxury audio brand DENON Tianlong cooperation, joint acoustic design and tuning, equipped with dual 5W high-fidelity speakers, laser technology also allows the small size to provide a larger audio space, bringing 130cc large sound cavity, low frequency dive to 80Hz, can bring a very shocking audio effect.
※ Comparison of expansion interfaces
In terms of interface expansion, the Polaroid NEW Z6X has one HDMI 2.0, one USB 2.0, and one 3.5mm audio output port on the back, which is basically sufficient, but does not use the new USB transfer protocol for external mobile storage will have a small limitation.
The back of the Peak Mi S5 is equipped with HDMI 2.1, USB 3.0, 3.5mm audio output port each, and a Type-c interface for power supply, to know that now the quality of the source is getting higher and higher, only the use of HDMI 2.1 to meet the requirements of low latency and high refresh rate, so that large screen projection games can run more smoothly.
※ Comparison of power supply methods
In terms of power supply, the Polaroid NEW Z6X uses a traditional power adapter, which is larger in size. And the power supply of the Peak Mi S5 is much smaller, because the laser light source has low power consumption, so only 65W, and the interface only used Type-c, we can completely use GaN charger to power it, or even use a high-power mobile power supply that supports PD protocol to power it.
* Projection quality comparison
The projection ratio of both the Polaris NEW Z6X and the Summit S5 is 1.2:1, which means that theoretically 2.6m from the wall can project a large 100 inch image. However, the projection range of the Polaroid NEW Z6X is 80-120 inches, while the projection range of the Peak Mi S5 is 40-120 inches, a larger range and a bit more freedom of use.
After booting, both do not have boot ads but directly into the system interface, and boot speed is also very fast, but the comparison between the two, the peak Mi S5 boot speed is slightly better.
Polaris NEW Z6X
Fengmi S5
Both support fully automatic keystone correction, screen autofocus, intelligent recognition of projection area and obstacle avoidance, which is much better for user experience and more freedom of placement. In actual use, it was found that the automatic screen correction speed was faster in the Fengmi S5, while the Polaroid Z6X was much slower.
Fengmi S5
Polaris NEW Z6X
The Polaroid NEW Z6X supports HDR10+, HLG, while the Peak S5 supports HDR10, which does not necessarily mean that Polaroid's picture quality output is better, because the Peak S5 uses the new processor Amlogic T982 and ALPD laser light source, the overall picture quality output is better than the Polaroid NEW Z6X which uses the old processor Mastar848 and LED light source. The maximum brightness of the Polaroid NEW Z6X is 800ANSI, while the maximum brightness of the Peak Mi S5 is 1100ANSI, and the Peak Mi S5 laser projector undoubtedly has better performance.
For example, on the left side is the Polaroid NEW Z6X, and on the right side is the Summit S5. You can clearly feel that the Summit S5 with ALPD laser light source is better in color saturation and color transition, and more restored to its original color.
The following one can see the two projectors in the dark details of the performance, are very good performance, but the overall feeling of Polaris Z6X there are some chromatic aberrations, a little dim feeling, while the peak of the S5 picture more transparent.
When playing movies, the Summit S5 not only has the advantage of brightness, color, contrast and detail, the built-in Tianlong speakers can bring a more shocking sound field effect, clear details, as if in the theater-like immersive experience.
Polaris NEW Z6X
Fengmi S5
※ Heat dissipation comparison
We can see through the exterior that both have put a lot of effort into cooling, with a wide cooling area at the bottom, and the Polaroid Z6X even has one on the back of the body. However, after 30min of actual operation, the temperature of the Polaroid NEW Z6X was measured at 38.5 degrees Celsius in the top casing of the body, while that of the Phonami S5 was 32.7 degrees Celsius. This is because the Peak Mi S5 uses a laser light source, which not only has better brightness and color performance, but also consumes less power and generates less heat.
* System Comparison
The two not only have a built-in custom system, but also have the freedom to install video apps such as Aiki, Tencent Video, and Beeping Beeping, etc. Compared to the Polaris NEW Z6X, the system is slightly monotonous, while the Summit S5 is better in terms of system interface and fluency, after all, it is a new product, and it is definitely more feature-rich than the Polaris NEW Z6X, which is available in the morning.
Polaris NEW Z6X
Fengmi S5
* Last
The above is my comparison review of the Polaris NEW Z6X and the Peak Mi S5, two projectors at the same $3,000 price point, but after all, the Polaris NEW Z6X is not as good as the newly released Peak Mi S5, whether from the release time or hardware, so for now, the Peak Mi S5 has successfully taken over the flag of the most cost-effective projector for intelligent projection within $3,000, while also bringing the laser projector to the price point below $3,000, if you also have the need to buy a projector, I hope I can provide some reference in this review.
In order to make it easier for friends in a hurry to quickly understand the difference between the two $3,000 price point projectors, rabbit teeth here to organize the table, you can intuitively see the difference.
* Acknowledgement
The kitty that has been accompanying me while I was reviewing the projector~~
(After doing the review to open a can of food for you)
Finally, thank you for seeing this, I always insist on sharing the most realistic use experience with everyone, and I hope my experience can provide some reference to help you when you buy.
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