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Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72

Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72 is a home cinema projector released in 2025. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD), 4k method 4K by pixel shifting, brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,000 lm, light source LED.

7.4Score
Picture5.2
Setup & placement6.4
Smart features & sound4.7
Noise, lifetime & portability8.0
price rangeUS$1,300–1,650Reference price converted from GBP
Year
2025
Brand
EpsonEpson
Popularity
#605 of 767
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)Resolution (on screen)
4K by pixel shifting4K method
1,000 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
LEDLight source
1.2:1Throw ratio
YesHDR support
Google TVSmart platform
10 WBuilt-in speakers (total output)
28 dBFan noise
4 kgWeight
Spec guide

How it ranks among home cinema projectors of 2025

compared with other home cinema projectors

Why is Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72 a good choice?

Fan noise: 28 dBbetter than 70% of home cinema projectors
Weak points
Built-in speakers (total output): 10 Wworse than 75% of home cinema projectors
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens): 1,000 lmworse than 83% of home cinema projectors
Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method
4K by pixel shifting
Display technology
3LCD
Light source
LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
1,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)
5,000,000:1
HDR support
Yes
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)
Yes
Gaming
Game / low-latency mode
Yes
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 size
30″
Largest image size
150″
Lens shift
None
Keystone correction
Yes
Automatic keystone correction
Yes
Obstacle avoidance
Yes
Automatic screen fit
Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)
10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform
Google TV
Built-in smart platform
Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
1
HDMI eARC
Yes
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
No
VGA input
No
Audio output
Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption
111 W
Light source life
20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise
28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)
22 dB
Weight
4 kg
Width
190 mm
Height
249 mm
Depth
190 mm
Colours
Brown

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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