Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 vs Hisense C3 Pro
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| Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 MSRP $399.99 |  Hisense C3 ProMSRP $2,499.99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | — |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | — |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.47 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Native resolution | 1280 × 800 | — |
| Addressable resolution | — | 3840 × 2160 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.27–1.71:1 | 0.9–1.5:1 |
| Projection distance table | 25″: 0.67–0.91 m · 33″: 0.89–1.21 m · 40″: 1.08–1.47 m · 60″: 1.64–2.22 m · 80″: 2.19–2.96 m · 100″: 2.74–3.71 m · 200″: 5.5–7.44 m · 280″: 7.71–10.42 m · 300″: 8.26–11.16 m · 378″: 10.42–14.07 m | 65″: 1.3–2.16 m · 100″: 1.99–3.32 m · 120″: 2.39–3.99 m · 150″: 2.99–4.98 m · 300″: 5.98–9.96 m |
| Zoom type | Digital | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.35× | 1.6× |
| Focus | Manual | Auto |
| Vertical lens shift | — | ±100% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±35% |
| Focal length | 16.4 mm | — |
| F-number | 1.44 | — |
| Image size range | 25–378 in | 65–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | — |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | RGB triple laser |
| Light source detail | UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lamp | Red + Green + Blue Trichrome Laser |
| Lamp wattage | 188 W | — |
| Light source life | Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h | Rated: 25,000 h |
| Life definition | — | Unspecified |
| Cool-down time | 0 s | — |
| Laser wavelengths | — | R 643 nm, G 530 nm, B 465 nm |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 3,000 lm | — |
| ANSI lumens | — | 3,000 lm |
| Colour light output (CLO) | 3,000 lm (colour) | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | — | 5,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | — | Dynamic iris |
| Manual iris / aperture | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| BT.2020 gamut | — | 118% |
| Filmmaker Mode | — | Yes |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | — | 1920×1080: 240 Hz |
| Variable refresh rate | — | FreeSync |
| Auto low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 5 W | 56 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | — |
| Audio channels | Mono | 2.1 |
| Audio partner | — | Devialet |
| DTS | — | Yes |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC |
| HDMI ARC | — | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1080 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | — | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, eARC (ALLM); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1 (ALLM) |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ecosystem drivers | — | Control4 |
| Wi-Fi | None | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.4 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | None | VIDAA |
| Casting | — | AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | No | Yes |
| 3D sync method | — | DLP-Link |
| 3D formats | — | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packing |
| Setup automation | ||
| Autofocus | None | — |
| Auto keystone | — | Yes |
| Screen fit / alignment | — | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Eye-protection sensor | — | Yes |
| Integrated stand / gimbal | Type: front adjustable foot · Max adjust deg: 12 | Type: gimbal · Horizontal rotation deg: 360 · Vertical tilt deg: 260 |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Normal: 38 dB(A) · Quiet: 29 dB(A) | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,048 m | — |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | — |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | — |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | — | 180 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Normal: 284 W · Eco: 223 W | — |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | External brick |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 295 mm | 271 mm |
| Depth | 211 mm | 245 mm |
| Height | 82 mm | 279 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Colours / finishes | — | Gray |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG2 |
| Laser product class | — | Class 1 |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, UL | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr | 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr · 🇺🇸 US 1 yr |
| User manual | https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd62244.pdf | https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0646/7043/3452/files/C3PRO_QSG.pdf?v=1788533094 |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide | Projector, Power cord, Remote control, Batteries, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | — | Voice |