Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 vs Hisense C3

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Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02
MSRP $499.99
Hisense C3Hisense C3
MSRP $1,999.99
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Technology brand3LCDβ€”
Number of imaging devices3β€”
Chip / panel diagonalβ€”0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:9β€”
Native resolution1920 Γ— 1080β€”
Addressable resolutionβ€”3840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio1.19–1.61:11–1.3:1
Throw reference pointβ€”Front
Projection distance table26β€³: 0.67–0.91 m Β· 34β€³: 0.89–1.2 m Β· 40β€³: 1.05–1.42 m Β· 60β€³: 1.58–2.14 m Β· 80β€³: 2.11–2.86 m Β· 100β€³: 2.64–3.58 m Β· 200β€³: 5.31–7.17 m Β· 290β€³: 7.71–10.41 m Β· 300β€³: 7.97–10.77 m Β· 391β€³: 10.4–14.04 m65β€³: 1.44–1.87 m Β· 80β€³: 1.77–2.3 m Β· 100β€³: 2.21–2.88 m Β· 110β€³: 2.44–3.17 m Β· 120β€³: 2.66–3.45 m Β· 150β€³: 3.32–4.32 m Β· 170β€³: 3.76–4.89 m Β· 200β€³: 4.4–5.76 m
Zoom typeDigitalOptical
Zoom ratio1.35Γ—β€”
FocusManualAuto
Focal length16.4 mmβ€”
F-number1.44β€”
Image size range26–391 in65–300 in
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Corner / warp correction4ptβ€”
Light source
Light source typeLampRGB triple laser
Light source detail188 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lampRed + Green + Blue Trichrome Laser
Lamp wattage188 Wβ€”
Light source lifeNormal: 6,000 h Β· Eco: 12,000 hRated: 25,000 h
Life definitionβ€”Unspecified
Cool-down time0 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingManual stepsβ€”
Brightness
ISO light output3,000 lmβ€”
ANSI lumensβ€”2,500 lm
Colour light output (CLO)3,000 lm (colour)β€”
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrastβ€”2,000:1
Colour
DCI-P3 gamutβ€”151%
BT.2020 gamutβ€”110%
Gamut metricβ€”Area
Filmmaker Modeβ€”Yes
HDR
HDR formatsβ€”Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)β€”Yes
Max refresh rateβ€”3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Auto low-latency modeβ€”Yes
Audio
Speaker power5 W20 W
Speaker count12
Audio channelsMonoStereo
Audio partnerβ€”JBL
DTSβ€”Yes
Audio outputsBluetoothOptical, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC
HDMI ARCβ€”Yes
HDMI eARCβ€”Yes
Bluetooth speaker modeYesβ€”
Bluetooth audio outYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal1920 Γ— 1080β€”
HDMI port count12
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI: HDMI (CEC)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1 (ALLM); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1 (ALLM)
Control ecosystem driversGoogle HomeControl4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth version5.05.3
Ethernetβ€”Yes
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVVIDAA
NetflixVia dongleNative
CastingChromecast built-inAirPlay 2, Miracast
3D
3D supportβ€”Yes
Setup automation
AutofocusNoneWhen moved
Auto keystoneYesYes
Screen fit / alignmentβ€”Yes
Obstacle avoidanceβ€”Yes
Eye-protection sensorβ€”Yes
Integrated stand / gimbalType: adjustable_front_foot Β· Tilt deg: 12Type: gimbal Β· Horizontal rotation deg: 360 Β· Vertical tilt deg: 135
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 37 dB(A) Β· Quiet: 29 dB(A)β€”
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40Β°Cβ€”
Operating humidity20–80%RHβ€”
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,048 mβ€”
High-altitude modeYesβ€”
Operating orientationsTable, Rear, Tilt-limitedβ€”
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)284 W180 W
Power consumption by modeNormal: 284 W Β· Eco: 223 Wβ€”
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Power supplyInternalβ€”
Physical & installation
Width320 mm246 mm
Depth211 mm246 mm
Height82 mm251 mm
Weight2.6 kg5.3 kg
Exhaust / intake directionRearβ€”
Colours / finishesβ€”Silver
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certificationsFCC, ULβ€”
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 1 yrπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CA 1 yr Β· πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 1 yr
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd62252.pdfβ€”
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Streaming dongle, Hdmi cableProjector, Power cord, Remote control, Batteries, Quick start guide
Remote typeβ€”Voice