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Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition vs Leica Cine Compact 1

What Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition does better (4) and where Cine Compact 1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,350
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Leica Cine Compact 1
Leica · 2026Cine Compact 1
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,800
5.3Picture4.3
4.7Smart features & sound7.2
8.7Noise, lifetime & portability8.0

Why is Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition better than Cine Compact 1?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1 vs 1,500:13,333.3×
  2. Fan noise28 dB vs 29 dB+4%
  3. Weight3.9 kg vs 4.4 kg+13%
  4. Power consumption110 W vs 120 W+9%

Why is Cine Compact 1 better than Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 1,700 lm+70%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 20 W2×
  3. Largest image size150″ vs 220″+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Leica Cine Compact 1Leica Cine Compact 1≈ US$1,8007.9
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm1,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:11,500:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.3:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.21 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size150″220″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W20 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVVIDAA
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption110 W120 W
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)23 dB—
Weight3.9 kg4.4 kg
Width190 mm—
Height251 mm—
Depth198 mm—
ColoursBlackGrey
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