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Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72 vs Optoma ML1080

What Lifestudio Flex EF-72 does better (4) and where ML1080 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72
9.7Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,000
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Optoma ML1080
Optoma · 2023ML1080
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$970
9.8Picture8.7

Why is Lifestudio Flex EF-72 better than ML1080?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 3 W3.3×
  3. HDR supportYes · ML1080: No
  4. Largest image size150″ vs 100″+50%

Why is ML1080 better than Lifestudio Flex EF-72?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+20%
  2. Audio outputNo · Lifestudio Flex EF-72: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma ML1080Optoma ML1080≈ US$9708.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm1,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1—
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
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 size30″60″
Largest image size150″100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W3 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—2.1
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—57 W
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)22 dB24 dB
Weight—1 kg
Width—157 mm
Height—68 mm
Depth—135 mm
ColoursBrownWhite
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