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Epson EF-100 vs Optoma UHZ66

What EF-100 does better (5) and where UHZ66 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-100
Epson · 2019EF-100
7.0Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,350
vs
Optoma UHZ66
Optoma · 2023UHZ66
9.4Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,250
Higher score
3.4Picture8.9
7.3Setup & placement6.1
9.0Noise, lifetime & portability8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

EF-100UHZ66
210 × 92230274 × 114216
EF-100UHZ66Difference
Height92 mm114 mm−22 mm
Width210 mm274 mm−64 mm
Depth230 mm216 mm+14 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 UHZ66?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHZ66: No
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 500,000:15×
  3. Fan noise29 dB vs 30 dB+3%
  4. Weight2.7 kg vs 3 kg+11%
  5. Power consumption172 W vs 185 W+8%

Why is UHZ66 better than EF-100?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 4,000 lm2×
  2. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 15 W3×
  4. Largest image size150″ vs 303″2×
  5. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  6. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  7. Optical zoom1.35× vs 1.6×+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-100Epson EF-100≈ US$1,3507.0
Optoma UHZ66Optoma UHZ66≈ US$1,2509.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1500,000:1
HDR support—Yes
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.04:11.4:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.4:12.24:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.3 m3.1 m
Smallest image size30″26″
Largest image size150″303″
Optical zoom1.35×1.6×
Lens shift—None
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W15 W
Smart & streaming
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
VGA input—No
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption172 W185 W
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB28 dB
Weight2.7 kg3 kg
Width210 mm274 mm
Height92 mm114 mm
Depth230 mm216 mm
Colours—White
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