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Epson EF-2X vs Philips Neopix 950

What EF-2X does better (3) and where Neopix 950 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-2X
Epson · 2024EF-2X
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$700
vs
Philips Neopix 950
Philips · 2025Neopix 950
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$620
Higher score
3.5Picture3.1
5.4Setup & placement9.0
9.2Noise, lifetime & portability9.0

Why is EF-2X better than Neopix 950?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1 vs 1,100:14,545.5×
  2. Fan noise23 dB vs 27 dB+17%
  3. Weight2.3 kg vs 4.3 kg+87%

Why is Neopix 950 better than EF-2X?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 1,400 lm+40%
  2. AutofocusNo · EF-2X: Yes
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  5. Audio outputNo · EF-2X: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-2XEpson EF-2X≈ US$7006.9
Philips Neopix 950Philips Neopix 950≈ US$6207.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology3LCD3LCD
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm1,400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:11,100:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.82:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m—
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size150″150″
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusNoYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise23 dB27 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)19 dB—
Weight2.3 kg4.3 kg
Width197 mm—
Height191 mm—
Depth113 mm—
Colours—Black
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