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Epson vs Optoma: projectors compared

35 models from Epson and 63 models from Optoma — how the two lineups compare on numbers: releases, scores, specs and features.

EpsonEpsonOptomaOptoma
Models in the catalog3563
Models of the last 3 years2027
Years in the catalog2019–20262018–2026
Median score7.07.1
Median score, last 3 years7.47.4
Best rated modelLifestudio Flex EF-72 · 9.7UHZ65UST · 9.4
By year

Models by release year

EpsonOptoma
0481115201820192020202120222023202420252026
Median score by year
02.557.51020182019202020222023202420252026
Models of the last 3 years

Typical specs and features

SpecEpsonOptoma
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) median2,200 lm3,800 lm
Throw ratio median1.2:11.21:1
Built-in speakers (total output) median10 W15 W
Fan noise median28 dB32 dB
Weight median7.4 kg3.4 kg
Automatic keystone correction share of models44%0%
HDR support share of models100%59%
3D playback share of models100%100%
Game / low-latency mode share of models100%100%
Top rated

Best models of each brand

Epson

1 Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72
Epson · 2025
Lifestudio Flex EF-72
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1,000 lmLED
9.7
2 Epson EH-LS7000
Epson · 2026
EH-LS7000
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3,600 lmLaser8 kg
9.3
3 Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-62
Epson · 2025
Lifestudio Pop EF-62
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)700 lmLED1.6 kg
8.9
4 Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61
Epson · 2025
Lifestudio Pop EF-61
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)700 lmLED1.6 kg
8.7
5 Epson EH-QB1000
Epson · 2024
EH-QB1000
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3,300 lm12.8 kg
8.4

Optoma

1 Optoma UHZ78LV
Optoma · 2026
UHZ78LV
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)5,000 lmLaser11.5 kg
9.3
2 Optoma UHZ68LV
Optoma · 2025
UHZ68LV
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)5,000 lmLaser
9.0
3 Optoma UHZ35
Optoma · 2024
UHZ35
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3,500 lm4.2 kg
9.0
4 Optoma UHZ68LV-W
Optoma · 2025
UHZ68LV-W
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)5,000 lmLaser
8.9
5 Optoma ML1050STi
Optoma · 2024
ML1050STi
1280 × 800 (WXGA)535 lm0.4 kg
8.8
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