Epson EF-30 vs InFocus Crusader Challenger
 Epson EF-30MSRP $499.99 |  InFocus Crusader Challenger | |
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| Key differences | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HLG | HDR10 |
| Fan noise | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A) | Up to 28 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $499.99 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 2.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 350 lmDerived | 350 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 350 lm ISO | 350 lm ISO |
| Colour light output | 350 lm | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.62 in | 0.23 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HLG | HDR10 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | RGB LED | — |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | 25,000 h |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 30–100 in | 43–130 in |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus runs | When moved | When moved |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 60 Hz | — |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 60 HzDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 1.4) | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Smart platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| OS version | 14 | — |
| Google-certified | — | Yes |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | Chromecast built-in |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 12 W | 20 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Layout | Stereo | Stereo |
| Audio formats | — | Dolby Audio |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, + HDMI eARC | 3.5 mm, + Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 199 × 190 × 68 mm | — |
| Weight | 1,600 g | 1,270 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Tripod socket | Yes | — |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | — |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | — |
| Altitude | 3,048 m | — |
| Power draw | Normal 101 W · Eco 57 W | Up to Max 35 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 2 W | Up to 3 W |
| Power supply | External adapter | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | — |
| DC input | — | 19 V |
| Battery | — | 74.88 Wh |
| Battery runtime | — | 186 min |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A) | Up to 28 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | — |
| Marks | FCC, UL | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr | — |
| User manual | https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EF30_EN_EAI.pdf | https://cdn.infocus.com/2025/05/InFocus_Crusider_Challenger_Master-UG-EN.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, + Power adapter, + Remote, + Remote batteries | Power cord |
| Remote | Voice | Bluetooth |