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Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-71 vs Optoma UHZ58LV

What Lifestudio Flex EF-71 does better (5) and where UHZ58LV wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-71
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$830
vs
Optoma UHZ58LV
Optoma · 2025UHZ58LV
8.7Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,800
Higher score
3.7Picture7.2
6.4Setup & placement6.2
4.7Smart features & sound9.6
9.0Noise, lifetime & portability6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Lifestudio Flex EF-71UHZ58LV
190 × 249190274 × 108219
Lifestudio Flex EF-71UHZ58LVDifference
Height249 mm108 mm+141 mm
Width190 mm274 mm−84 mm
Depth190 mm219 mm−29 mm
Weight4 kg5 kg−1 kg

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

Why is Lifestudio Flex EF-71 better than UHZ58LV?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHZ58LV: No
  2. Power consumption83 W vs 239 W2.9×
  3. Fan noise23 dB vs 32 dB+39%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1+67%
  5. Weight4 kg vs 5 kg+25%

Why is UHZ58LV better than Lifestudio Flex EF-71?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm vs 3,000 lm4.3×
  2. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 20 W2×
  4. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  5. HDMI inputs1 vs 33×
  6. Largest image size150″ vs 320″2.1×
  7. Ethernet (LAN)No · Lifestudio Flex EF-71: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UHZ58LVOptoma UHZ58LV≈ US$1,8008.7
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 sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10+, HDR10
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.4:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—2.24:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m3.1 m
Smallest image size30″33″
Largest image size150″320″
Optical zoom—1.6×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Obstacle avoidanceYes—
Automatic screen fitYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W20 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs13
HDMI version—2.1
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption83 W239 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise23 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)20 dB28 dB
Weight4 kg5 kg
Width190 mm274 mm
Height249 mm108 mm
Depth190 mm219 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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