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Epson EF-22 vs ViewSonic X1-4KE Pro

What EF-22 does better (5) and where X1-4KE Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-22
Epson · 2024EF-22
7.1Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,250
vs
ViewSonic X1-4KE Pro
ViewSonic · 2024X1-4KE Pro
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,500
Higher score
3.8Picture9.2
8.0Setup & placement6.8
2.2Smart features & sound6.1
9.2Noise, lifetime & portability6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

EF-22X1-4KE Pro
236 × 193191355 × 121244
EF-22X1-4KE ProDifference
Height193 mm121 mm+72 mm
Width236 mm355 mm−119 mm
Depth191 mm244 mm−53 mm
Weight3 kg3.6 kg−0.6 kg

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

Why is EF-22 better than X1-4KE Pro?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · X1-4KE Pro: No
  2. Fan noise22 dB vs 33 dB+50%
  3. Power consumption75 W vs 236 W3.1×
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1+67%
  5. Weight3 kg vs 3.6 kg+20%

Why is X1-4KE Pro better than EF-22?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 12 W2.4×
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  5. Optical zoom1.82× vs 2×+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-22Epson EF-22≈ US$1,2507.1
ViewSonic X1-4KE ProViewSonic X1-4KE Pro≈ US$1,5009.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.82:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m2.55 m
Smallest image size30″60″
Largest image size150″150″
Optical zoom1.82×2×
Lens shift—Vertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W12 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption75 W236 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise22 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)18 dB29 dB
Weight3 kg3.6 kg
Width236 mm355 mm
Height193 mm121 mm
Depth191 mm244 mm
Colours—Black
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