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Epson EF-11 vs Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact

What EF-11 does better (4) and where Mi Smart Compact wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-11
Epson · 2020EF-11
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,150
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Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact
Xiaomi · 2020Mi Smart Compact
8.0Score
3 advantages
9.6Picture7.9
7.2Setup & placement5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

EF-11Mi Smart Compact
175 × 65175150 × 115150
EF-11Mi Smart CompactDifference
Height65 mm115 mm−50 mm
Width175 mm150 mm+25 mm
Depth175 mm150 mm+25 mm
Weight1.2 kg1.3 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is EF-11 better than Mi Smart Compact?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 500 lm2×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · Mi Smart Compact: No
  3. Largest image size150″ vs 120″+25%
  4. Weight1.2 kg vs 1.3 kg+8%

Why is Mi Smart Compact better than EF-11?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 10 W5×
  2. Light source life12,000 h vs 20,000 h+67%
  3. Wi-FiNo · EF-11: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-11Epson EF-11≈ US$1,1508.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology3LCD—
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1—
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″60″
Largest image size150″120″
Optical zoom1.36×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version1.4—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption102 W—
Light source life12,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)22 dB—
Weight1.2 kg1.3 kg
Width175 mm150 mm
Height65 mm115 mm
Depth175 mm150 mm
ColoursBlackWhite, Grey
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