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Epson EF-100 vs Epson EF-12
What EF-100 does better (1) and where EF-12 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
EF-100EF-12
| EF-100 | EF-12 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 92 mm | 135 mm | −43 mm |
| Width | 210 mm | 175 mm | +35 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 175 mm | +55 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.1 kg | +0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is EF-100 better than EF-12?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
Why is EF-12 better than EF-100?
- Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Fan noise29 dB vs 27 dB+7%
- Power consumption172 W vs 102 W+69%
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.1 kg+29%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1280 × 720 (HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1280 × 720 (HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,000 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 2,500,000:1 | 2,500,000:1 |
| HDR support | — | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.04:1 | 1:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.4:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.3 m | 2.21 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | 30″ |
| Largest image size | 150″ | 150″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.35× | — |
| Lens shift | — | None |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 5 W | 5 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Android (not TV-certified) |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | — | No |
| VGA input | — | No |
| Audio output | — | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 172 W | 102 W |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 29 dB | 27 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 26 dB | 22 dB |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Width | 210 mm | 175 mm |
| Height | 92 mm | 135 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 175 mm |
| Colours | — | Black |









