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Epson EF-100 vs Optoma GT1080HDR

What EF-100 does better (2) and where GT1080HDR wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-100
Epson · 2019EF-100
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,350
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Optoma GT1080HDR
Optoma · 2021GT1080HDR
2 advantages≈ US$1,100
Dimensions

Size comparison

EF-100GT1080HDR
210 × 92230316 × 112257
EF-100GT1080HDRDifference
Height92 mm112 mm−20 mm
Width210 mm316 mm−106 mm
Depth230 mm257 mm−27 mm
Weight2.7 kg3 kg−0.3 kg

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

Why is EF-100 better than GT1080HDR?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · GT1080HDR: No
  2. Weight2.7 kg vs 3 kg+11%

Why is GT1080HDR better than EF-100?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 3,800 lm+90%
  2. Fan noise29 dB vs 26 dB+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-100Epson EF-100≈ US$1,3507.0
Optoma GT1080HDROptoma GT1080HDR≈ US$1,100
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)—
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)—
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLaserLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.04:10.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.4:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.3 m1.11 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size150″—
Optical zoom1.35×—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Smart & streaming
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYes—
VGA input—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption172 W—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB—
Weight2.7 kg3 kg
Width210 mm316 mm
Height92 mm112 mm
Depth230 mm257 mm
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