Alternatives to ULTIMEA Poseidon E100

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the Poseidon E100 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

ULTIMEA · 2025

Poseidon E100

1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1,800 lmLED2.39 kg

approx. price≈ US$900

9.2

Cheaper

BenQ TH575C 31% cheaper Newest

Optoma HZ41HDR 2026

Alternatives to the Poseidon E100

JMGO · 2025N1S 4K

8.7

4% cheaper ≈ US$860

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,600:1 vs 400:1
4K method 4K by pixel shifting vs 4K input only (downscaled)

Built-in speakers (total output) 5 W vs 20 W
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,700 lm vs 1,800 lm

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Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR

4% cheaper ≈ US$860

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,400 lm vs 1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,500,000:1 vs 400:1
HDMI inputs 2 vs 1

Built-in speakers (total output) 15 W vs 20 W
Weight 2.9 kg vs 2.39 kg

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Philips · 2025GamePix 900

13% cheaper ≈ US$780

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method 4K by pixel shifting vs 4K input only (downscaled)
Audio output

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,000 lm vs 1,800 lm
Largest image size 120″ vs 300″

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JMGO · 2025N3 4K

8.6

22% pricier ≈ US$1,100

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,600:1 vs 400:1
4K method 4K by pixel shifting vs 4K input only (downscaled)

Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 20 W
Ethernet (LAN)

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Dangbei · 2025DBOX02 Pro

8.7

33% pricier ≈ US$1,200

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,000 lm vs 1,800 lm
4K method 4K by pixel shifting vs 4K input only (downscaled)

Weight 4.8 kg vs 2.39 kg

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Epson · 2026Lifestudio Flex Special

39% pricier ≈ US$1,250

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method 4K by pixel shifting vs 4K input only (downscaled)
Fan noise 23 dB vs 25 dB

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,000 lm vs 1,800 lm
Weight 3.9 kg vs 2.39 kg

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BenQ · 2024GP520

9.0

13% pricier ≈ US$1,000

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,600 lm vs 1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 200,000:1 vs 400:1

Built-in speakers (total output) 12 W vs 20 W
Light source life 20,000 h vs 30,000 h

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TOPTRO · 2026X9

28% cheaper ≈ US$650

Light source life 1,600 h vs 30,000 h
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,600 lm vs 1,800 lm

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XGIMI · 2026Elfin Flip 4K

8.8

22% pricier ≈ US$1,100

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 20,000:1 vs 400:1
4K method 4K by pixel shifting vs 4K input only (downscaled)

Built-in speakers (total output) 7 W vs 20 W
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,600 lm vs 1,800 lm

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BenQ · 2026TH575C

31% cheaper ≈ US$620

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,800 lm vs 1,800 lm
Weight 2.3 kg vs 2.39 kg

Fan noise 34 dB vs 25 dB
Optical zoom 1.1× vs 2×

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