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Epson EF-100 vs ViewSonic LS700-4K

What EF-100 does better (6) and where LS700-4K wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-100
Epson · 2019EF-100
7.0Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,350
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ViewSonic LS700-4K
ViewSonic · 2019LS700-4K
5.8Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,450
3.4Picture7.9
7.3Setup & placement3.9
9.0Noise, lifetime & portability3.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

EF-100LS700-4K
210 × 92230396 × 157314
EF-100LS700-4KDifference
Height92 mm157 mm−65 mm
Width210 mm396 mm−186 mm
Depth230 mm314 mm−84 mm
Weight2.7 kg7.1 kg−4.4 kg

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

Why is EF-100 better than LS700-4K?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 2 W2.5×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · LS700-4K: No
  3. Weight2.7 kg vs 7.14 kg2.6×
  4. Fan noise29 dB vs 34 dB+17%
  5. Power consumption172 W vs 260 W+51%
  6. Optical zoom1.35× vs 1.3×+4%

Why is LS700-4K better than EF-100?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 3,300 lm+65%
  2. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  3. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Largest image size150″ vs 300″2×
  5. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  6. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-100Epson EF-100≈ US$1,3507.0
ViewSonic LS700-4KViewSonic LS700-4K≈ US$1,4505.8
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 lm3,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:13,000,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.04:11.13:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.4:11.47:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.3 m2.5 m
Smallest image size30″60″
Largest image size150″300″
Optical zoom1.35×1.3×
Lens shift—None
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W2 W
Smart & streaming
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
VGA input—Yes
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption172 W260 W
Light source life—20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB34 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB32 dB
Weight2.7 kg7.14 kg
Width210 mm396 mm
Height92 mm157 mm
Depth230 mm314 mm
Colours—White
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