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Epson EF-100 vs ViewSonic X100-4K

What EF-100 does better (3) and where X100-4K wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-100
Epson · 2019EF-100
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,350
vs
ViewSonic X100-4K
ViewSonic · 2020X100-4K
8.2Score
9 advantages≈ US$1,100
Higher score
3.4Picture7.2
7.3Setup & placement5.5
9.0Noise, lifetime & portability9.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

EF-100X100-4K
210 × 92230416 × 183463
EF-100X100-4KDifference
Height92 mm183 mm−91 mm
Width210 mm416 mm−206 mm
Depth230 mm463 mm−233 mm
Weight2.7 kg7.6 kg−4.9 kg

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

Why is EF-100 better than X100-4K?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · X100-4K: No
  2. Weight2.7 kg vs 7.6 kg2.8×
  3. Optical zoom1.35× vs 1.2×+13%

Why is X100-4K better than EF-100?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 40 W8×
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 2,900 lm+45%
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 44×
  5. Fan noise29 dB vs 23 dB+26%
  6. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  7. Largest image size150″ vs 200″+33%
  8. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1+20%
  9. Power consumption172 W vs 159 W+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-100Epson EF-100≈ US$1,3507.0
ViewSonic X100-4KViewSonic X100-4K≈ US$1,1008.2
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 sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm2,900 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:13,000,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—85 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.04:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.4:11.44:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.3 m2.66 m
Smallest image size30″40″
Largest image size150″200″
Optical zoom1.35×1.2×
Lens shift—Vertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W40 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
BluetoothYesYes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs14
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
VGA input—Yes
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption172 W159 W
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB23 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB20 dB
Weight2.7 kg7.6 kg
Width210 mm416 mm
Height92 mm183 mm
Depth230 mm463 mm
Colours—Black
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