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Epson EF-11 vs Vivitek Qumi Q38

What EF-11 does better (5) and where Qumi Q38 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-11
Epson · 2020EF-11
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,150
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Vivitek Qumi Q38
Vivitek · 2018Qumi Q38
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$700
9.6Picture8.5
7.2Setup & placement3.6
4.2Noise, lifetime & portability5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

EF-11Qumi Q38
175 × 65175188 × 34118
EF-11Qumi Q38Difference
Height65 mm34 mm+31 mm
Width175 mm188 mm−13 mm
Depth175 mm118 mm+57 mm
Weight1.2 kg0.7 kg+0.5 kg

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

Why is EF-11 better than Qumi Q38?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 600 lm+67%
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · Qumi Q38: No
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1250×
  4. Fan noise27 dB vs 32 dB+19%
  5. Largest image size150″ vs 130″+15%

Why is Qumi Q38 better than EF-11?

  1. Light source life12,000 h vs 30,000 h2.5×
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 4 W2×
  3. Weight1.2 kg vs 0.74 kg+62%
  4. Power consumption102 W vs 66 W+55%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-11Epson EF-11≈ US$1,1508.4
Vivitek Qumi Q38Vivitek Qumi Q38≈ US$7007.4
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 sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:110,000:1
3D playbackYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.37:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m2.66 m
Smallest image size30″19″
Largest image size150″130″
Optical zoom1.36×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W4 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiNo—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version1.4—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in battery—Yes
Power consumption102 W66 W
Light source life12,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)22 dB—
Weight1.2 kg0.74 kg
Width175 mm188 mm
Height65 mm34 mm
Depth175 mm118 mm
ColoursBlack—
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