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Epson CO-FH01 vs Optoma HZ40HDR

What CO-FH01 does better (3) and where HZ40HDR wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Epson CO-FH01
Epson · 2023CO-FH01
3.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$700
vs
Optoma HZ40HDR
Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR
8.6Score
8 advantages≈ US$660
Higher score
3.7Picture6.6
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

CO-FH01HZ40HDR
295 × 87211274 × 114216
CO-FH01HZ40HDRDifference
Height87 mm114 mm−27 mm
Width295 mm274 mm+21 mm
Depth211 mm216 mm−5 mm
Weight2.4 kg3 kg−0.6 kg

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

Why is CO-FH01 better than HZ40HDR?

  1. Largest image size391″ vs 300″+30%
  2. Weight2.4 kg vs 3 kg+25%
  3. Optical zoom1.35× vs 1.1×+23%

Why is HZ40HDR better than CO-FH01?

  1. Light source life6,000 h vs 30,000 h5×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
  3. HDR supportNo · CO-FH01: Yes
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  5. Audio outputNo · CO-FH01: Yes
  6. Fan noise38 dB vs 32 dB+19%
  7. Power consumption270 W vs 139 W+94%
  8. HDMI version1.4 vs 2+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson CO-FH01Epson CO-FH01≈ US$7003.9
Optoma HZ40HDROptoma HZ40HDR≈ US$6608.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—2,000,000:1
HDR supportNoYes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.19:11.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.61:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.63 m3.28 m
Smallest image size26″20″
Largest image size391″300″
Optical zoom1.35×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version1.42
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption270 W139 W
Light source life6,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)12,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise38 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight2.4 kg3 kg
Width295 mm274 mm
Height87 mm114 mm
Depth211 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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