Alternatives to Epson EF-22

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the EF-22 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Epson · 2024

EF-22

1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1,000 lmLaser3 kg

approx. price≈ US$1,250

7.1

Cheaper

BenQ GP520 20% cheaper Higher score

JMGO N1 Ultra +2.1 score Newest

Epson Lifestudio Flex Special 2026

Alternatives to the EF-22

BenQ · 2024TK710

7.9

22% pricier ≈ US$1,550

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 1,000 lm
Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Largest image size 300″ vs 150″

Automatic keystone correction
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 600,000:1 vs 5,000,000:1

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JMGO · 2024N1 Ultra

9.2

Same price ≈ US$1,300

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,200 lm vs 1,000 lm
Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Built-in speakers (total output) 20 W vs 5 W

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,600:1 vs 5,000,000:1
Fan noise 26 dB vs 22 dB

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Acer · 2026HL1810U

Same price ≈ US$1,300

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

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Formovie · 2024X5

10% pricier ≈ US$1,400

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDMI inputs 2 vs 1

Automatic keystone correction

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Epson · 2026Lifestudio Flex Special

Same price ≈ US$1,250

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Fan noise 23 dB vs 22 dB
Weight 3.9 kg vs 3 kg

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Dangbei · 2024Mars Pro 2

9.2

6% cheaper ≈ US$1,200

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,450 lm vs 1,000 lm
Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 5 W

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000:1 vs 5,000,000:1
Power consumption 150 W vs 75 W

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BenQ · 2025TK705STi

7.5

Same price ≈ US$1,300

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm vs 1,000 lm
Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Built-in speakers (total output) 16 W vs 5 W

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 700:1 vs 5,000,000:1
Power consumption 250 W vs 75 W

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ViewSonic · 2024X1-4KE Pro

9.1

19% pricier ≈ US$1,500

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Built-in speakers (total output) 12 W vs 5 W
Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h

Automatic keystone correction
Fan noise 33 dB vs 22 dB

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BenQ · 2024GP520

9.0

20% cheaper ≈ US$1,000

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,600 lm vs 1,000 lm
Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Built-in speakers (total output) 12 W vs 5 W

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 200,000:1 vs 5,000,000:1
Power consumption 186 W vs 75 W

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Nebula · 2024Cosmos 4K SE

9.0

4% cheaper ≈ US$1,200

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,800 lm vs 1,000 lm
Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Built-in speakers (total output) 30 W vs 5 W

Fan noise 30 dB vs 22 dB
Weight 4.5 kg vs 3 kg

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