Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72 vs Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61

What Lifestudio Flex EF-72 does better (2) and where Lifestudio Pop EF-61 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

9.7Score

2 advantages≈ US$1,000

Higher score

8.7Score

2 advantages≈ US$510

9.8Picture8.6

6.8Smart features & sound6.8

Why is Lifestudio Flex EF-72 better than Lifestudio Pop EF-61?

Specifications

Only differences	Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72≈ US$1,0009.7	Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61≈ US$5108.7
Picture
Resolution (on screen)	3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method	4K by pixel shifting	—
Display technology	3LCD	3LCD
Light source	LED	LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)	1,000 lm	700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)	5,000,000:1	5,000,000:1
HDR support	Yes	Yes
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode	—	Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio	—	1.2:1
Throw type	—	Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image	—	2.66 m
Smallest image size	30″	30″
Largest image size	150″	150″
Lens shift	None	None
Keystone correction	—	Yes
Automatic keystone correction	—	Yes
Automatic screen fit	—	Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)	10 W	10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform	Google TV	Google TV
Built-in smart platform	Yes	Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Chromecast built-in	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs	1	1
HDMI eARC	Yes	Yes
USB port	Yes	Yes
Ethernet (LAN)	No	No
VGA input	No	No
Audio output	No	Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption	—	83 W
Light source life	—	20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise	28 dB	24 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)	22 dB	20 dB
Weight	—	1.6 kg
Width	—	199 mm
Height	—	75 mm
Depth	—	190 mm
Colours	Brown	—