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Epson EF-11 vs Optoma ML1050ST+

What EF-11 does better (4) and where ML1050ST+ wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-11
Epson · 2020EF-11
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,150
vs
Optoma ML1050ST+
Optoma · 2019ML1050ST+
8.6Score
5 advantages
Higher score
9.6Picture7.2
7.2Setup & placement7.2
4.2Noise, lifetime & portability8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

EF-11ML1050ST+
175 × 65175112 × 57123
EF-11ML1050ST+Difference
Height65 mm57 mm+8 mm
Width175 mm112 mm+63 mm
Depth175 mm123 mm+52 mm
Weight1.2 kg0.4 kg+0.8 kg

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

Why is EF-11 better than ML1050ST+?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 20,000:1125×
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
  4. Largest image size150″ vs 100″+50%

Why is ML1050ST+ better than EF-11?

  1. AutofocusNo · EF-11: Yes
  2. Light source life12,000 h vs 20,000 h+67%
  3. Weight1.2 kg vs 0.42 kg2.9×
  4. Fan noise27 dB vs 22 dB+23%
  5. Power consumption102 W vs 77 W+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-11Epson EF-11≈ US$1,1508.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm1,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:120,000:1
HDR support—No
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—85 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:10.8:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.37:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m1.77 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size150″100″
Optical zoom1.36×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoYes
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiNo—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version1.41.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption102 W77 W
Light source life12,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB22 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)22 dB—
Weight1.2 kg0.42 kg
Width175 mm112 mm
Height65 mm57 mm
Depth175 mm123 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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