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Epson EF-2X vs Nebula Nova
What EF-2X does better (4) and where Nova wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
EF-2XNova
| EF-2X | Nova | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 191 mm | 170 mm | +21 mm |
| Width | 197 mm | 478 mm | −281 mm |
| Depth | 113 mm | 478 mm | −365 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 4.7 kg | −2.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is EF-2X better than Nova?
- Fan noise23 dB vs 50 dB2.2×
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 800 lm+25%
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · Nova: No
- Weight2.3 kg vs 4.7 kg2×
Why is Nova better than EF-2X?
Nova has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | — |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 1,000 lm | 800 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 5,000,000:1 | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1:1 | 0.8:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.82:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.21 m | 1.77 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | — |
| Largest image size | 150″ | — |
| Lens shift | None | — |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 5 W | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | — |
| VGA input | No | — |
| Audio output | No | — |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Light source life | 20,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 23 dB | 50 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 19 dB | — |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 4.7 kg |
| Width | 197 mm | 478 mm |
| Height | 191 mm | 170 mm |
| Depth | 113 mm | 478 mm |
