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Epson EF-11 vs Optoma ML1080ST

What EF-11 does better (3) and where ML1080ST wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-11
Epson · 2020EF-11
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,150
vs
Optoma ML1080ST
Optoma · 2023ML1080ST
8.8Score
6 advantages≈ US$950
Higher score
9.6Picture8.7
7.2Setup & placement3.3
4.2Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

EF-11ML1080ST
175 × 65175157 × 68135
EF-11ML1080STDifference
Height65 mm68 mm−3 mm
Width175 mm157 mm+18 mm
Depth175 mm135 mm+40 mm
Weight1.2 kg1 kg+0.2 kg

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

Why is EF-11 better than ML1080ST?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · ML1080ST: No
  2. Fan noise27 dB vs 28 dB+4%
  3. Largest image size150″ vs 100″+50%

Why is ML1080ST better than EF-11?

  1. Light source life12,000 h vs 30,000 h2.5×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+20%
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 3 W+50%
  4. Power consumption102 W vs 57 W+79%
  5. HDMI version1.4 vs 2.1+50%
  6. Weight1.2 kg vs 1 kg+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-11Epson EF-11≈ US$1,1508.4
Optoma ML1080STOptoma ML1080ST≈ US$9508.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm1,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1—
HDR support—No
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:10.78:1
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 m1.73 m
Smallest image size30″60″
Largest image size150″100″
Optical zoom1.36×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W3 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiNo—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version1.42.1
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption102 W57 W
Light source life12,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)22 dB24 dB
Weight1.2 kg1 kg
Width175 mm157 mm
Height65 mm68 mm
Depth175 mm135 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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