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Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition vs Optoma UZ38X

What Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition does better (2) and where UZ38X wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,350
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Optoma UZ38X
Optoma · 2026UZ38X
7.9Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,050
5.3Picture8.6
8.7Noise, lifetime & portability6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Lifestudio Flex Special Lux EditionUZ38X
190 × 251198238 × 130215
Lifestudio Flex Special Lux EditionUZ38XDifference
Height251 mm130 mm+121 mm
Width190 mm238 mm−48 mm
Depth198 mm215 mm−17 mm
Weight3.9 kg3.4 kg+0.5 kg

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

Why is Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition better than UZ38X?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1 vs 1,500,000:13.3×
  2. Fan noise28 dB vs 33 dB+18%

Why is UZ38X better than Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 3,800 lm3.8×
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  3. Largest image size150″ vs 300″2×
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  5. Audio outputNo · Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition: Yes
  6. Weight3.9 kg vs 3.4 kg+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma UZ38XOptoma UZ38X≈ US$1,0507.9
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 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:11,500,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.59:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.68 m
Smallest image size30″28″
Largest image size150″300″
Optical zoom—1.3×
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption110 W—
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)23 dB28 dB
Weight3.9 kg3.4 kg
Width190 mm238 mm
Height251 mm130 mm
Depth198 mm215 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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