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Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-62 vs Optoma ML1080ST

What Lifestudio Pop EF-62 does better (5) and where ML1080ST wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-62
8.9Score
5 advantages≈ US$690
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Optoma ML1080ST
Optoma · 2023ML1080ST
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$950
9.7Picture8.7
6.0Setup & placement3.3
6.8Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Lifestudio Pop EF-62ML1080ST
199 × 75190157 × 68135
Lifestudio Pop EF-62ML1080STDifference
Height75 mm68 mm+7 mm
Width199 mm157 mm+42 mm
Depth190 mm135 mm+55 mm
Weight1.6 kg1 kg+0.6 kg

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

Why is Lifestudio Pop EF-62 better than ML1080ST?

  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 · ML1080ST: No
  4. Fan noise24 dB vs 28 dB+17%
  5. Largest image size150″ vs 100″+50%

Why is ML1080ST better than Lifestudio Pop EF-62?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm vs 1,200 lm+71%
  2. Power consumption95 W vs 57 W+67%
  3. Weight1.6 kg vs 1 kg+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma ML1080STOptoma ML1080ST≈ US$9508.8
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)700 lm1,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1—
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:10.78:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m1.73 m
Smallest image size30″60″
Largest image size150″100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
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 outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption95 W57 W
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)20 dB24 dB
Weight1.6 kg1 kg
Width199 mm157 mm
Height75 mm68 mm
Depth190 mm135 mm
Colours—White
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