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Epson EF-11 vs Optoma ML1050STi

What EF-11 does better (7) and where ML1050STi wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-11
Epson · 2020EF-11
8.4Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,150
vs
Optoma ML1050STi
Optoma · 2024ML1050STi
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$830
Higher score
9.6Picture6.6
4.2Noise, lifetime & portability7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

EF-11ML1050STi
175 × 65175112 × 57123
EF-11ML1050STiDifference
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 ML1050STi?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 535 lm+87%
  2. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · ML1050STi: No
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 20,000:1125×
  5. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
  6. Fan noise27 dB vs 29 dB+7%
  7. Largest image size150″ vs 100″+50%

Why is ML1050STi better than EF-11?

  1. Weight1.2 kg vs 0.4 kg3×
  2. Power consumption102 W vs 67 W+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-11Epson EF-11≈ US$1,1508.4
Optoma ML1050STiOptoma ML1050STi≈ US$8308.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm535 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:120,000:1
3D playbackYesYes
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″50″
Largest image size150″100″
Optical zoom1.36×—
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W2 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiNo—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version1.4—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption102 W67 W
Light source life12,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)22 dB22 dB
Weight1.2 kg0.4 kg
Width175 mm112 mm
Height65 mm57 mm
Depth175 mm123 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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