Alternatives to Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Epson · 2025

Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72

3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1,000 lmLED4 kg

approx. price≈ US$1,450

7.4

Cheaper

JMGO N3 4K 25% cheaper Higher score

Dangbei MP1 Max +1.7 score Newest

Leica Cine Compact 1 2026

Alternatives to the Lifestudio Flex Plus EF-72

BenQ · 2025TK705i

7.6

5% pricier ≈ US$1,550

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm vs 1,000 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 16 W vs 10 W
HDMI inputs 2 vs 1

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 600,000:1 vs 5,000,000:1
Power consumption 250 W vs 111 W

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ViewSonic · 2025LX720-4K

7.8

Same price ≈ US$1,500

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,500 lm vs 1,000 lm
Largest image size 300″ vs 150″
HDMI inputs 2 vs 1

Automatic keystone correction
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 300,000:1 vs 5,000,000:1

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Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition

Epson · 2026Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition

8.2

8% cheaper ≈ US$1,350

Weight 3.9 kg vs 4 kg

Audio output

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BenQ · 2025TK705STi

7.5

12% cheaper ≈ US$1,300

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm vs 1,000 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 16 W vs 10 W
HDMI inputs 2 vs 1

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 700:1 vs 5,000,000:1
Power consumption 250 W vs 111 W

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JMGO · 2025N3 4K

8.6

25% cheaper ≈ US$1,100

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,800 lm vs 1,000 lm
HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
Fan noise 26 dB vs 28 dB

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,600:1 vs 5,000,000:1
Power consumption 240 W vs 111 W

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Acer · 2026HL1810U

12% cheaper ≈ US$1,300

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Epson · 2026Lifestudio Flex Special

14% cheaper ≈ US$1,250

Fan noise 23 dB vs 28 dB
Weight 3.9 kg vs 4 kg

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Dangbei · 2025MP1 Max

9.1

10% pricier ≈ US$1,600

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,100 lm vs 1,000 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 10 W
Largest image size 300″ vs 150″

Audio output
Weight 5.6 kg vs 4 kg

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Dangbei · 2025DBOX02 Pro

8.7

18% cheaper ≈ US$1,200

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,000 lm vs 1,000 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 10 W
Largest image size 300″ vs 150″

Weight 4.8 kg vs 4 kg

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Leica · 2026Cine Compact 1

7.9

22% pricier ≈ US$1,800

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,700 lm vs 1,000 lm
Built-in speakers (total output) 20 W vs 10 W
Largest image size 220″ vs 150″

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,500:1 vs 5,000,000:1
Audio output

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