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Dangbei MP1 Max vs Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72

What MP1 Max does better (5) and where Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Dangbei MP1 Max
Dangbei · 2025MP1 Max
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,600
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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,450
6.7Picture5.2
9.1Setup & placement6.4
7.5Smart features & sound4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

MP1 MaxLifestudio Flex Plus EF-72
296 × 247230190 × 249190
MP1 MaxLifestudio Flex Plus EF-72Difference
Height247 mm249 mm−2 mm
Width296 mm190 mm+106 mm
Depth230 mm190 mm+40 mm
Weight5.6 kg4 kg+1.6 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is MP1 Max better than Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,100 lm vs 1,000 lm3.1×
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)24 W vs 10 W2.4×
  3. Largest image size300″ vs 150″2×
  4. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  5. Fan noise24 dB vs 28 dB+17%

Why is Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72 better than MP1 Max?

  1. Audio outputNo · MP1 Max: Yes
  2. Weight5.6 kg vs 4 kg+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Dangbei MP1 MaxDangbei MP1 Max≈ US$1,6009.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLaser + LED hybridLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,100 lm1,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—5,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (BT.2020)110%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.66 m
Smallest image size40″30″
Largest image size300″150″
Lens shift—None
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Automatic screen fitYesYes
Built-in stand / gimbalYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)24 W10 W
Dolby Audio / Dolby Digital PlusYes—
DTSYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage32 GB—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2.1—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—111 W
Light source life—20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—22 dB
Weight5.6 kg4 kg
Width296 mm190 mm
Height247 mm249 mm
Depth230 mm190 mm
ColoursBlackBrown
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