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Epson EF-30 vs Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen

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Epson EF-30Epson EF-30
MSRP $499.99
Samsung The Freestyle 2nd GenSamsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen
MSRP $799.99
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Technology brand3LCDDLP
Number of imaging devices3β€”
Chip / panel diagonal0.62 inβ€”
Native aspect ratio16:9β€”
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
Optics
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Projection distance table60β€³: 1.58–5.36 m Β· 80β€³: 2.13–7.16 m Β· 100β€³: 2.68–8.96 m30β€³: 0.8 m Β· 55β€³: 1.5 m Β· 65β€³: 1.7 m Β· 75β€³: 2 m Β· 100β€³: 2.7 m
Zoom typeDigitalDigital
Zoom ratio3.33Γ—β€”
FocusAutoAuto
Image size range30–100 in30–100 in
Light source
Light source typeLEDLED
Light source detailRGB LEDβ€”
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 hNormal: 30,000 h
Life definition50% brightnessUnspecified
Brightness
ISO light output350 lmβ€”
ANSI lumensβ€”230 lm
Colour light output (CLO)350 lm (colour)β€”
Claimed brightness (non-standard)β€”550
Claimed brightness unitβ€”LED lumens
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrastβ€”300:1
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'10 bitβ€”
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)Yesβ€”
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 60 Hz1920Γ—1080: 60 Hz
Auto low-latency modeβ€”No
Audio
Speaker power12 W5 W
Speaker count2β€”
Audio channelsStereoβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARCHDMI ARC, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI ARCYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Bluetooth speaker modeYesβ€”
Bluetooth audio outβ€”Yes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
HDMI port count11
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 1.4, eARCMicro HDMI: HDMI
Horizontal scan frequencyβ€”15.63–79.98 kHz
Vertical scan frequencyβ€”24–75.03 Hz
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)β€”No
USB media playbackYesβ€”
LAN controlβ€”Yes
Control ecosystem driversβ€”Alexa
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth version5.2BT5.2
Firmware / software
Smart OSGoogle TVTizen
OS versionGoogle TV 3 on Android 14β€”
NetflixNativeNative
CastingChromecast built-inAirPlay 2
Update policyβ€”Security updates supported until 31 December 2028 (5 years from initial supply in 2023)
Setup automation
AutofocusWhen movedWhen moved
Auto keystoneYesYes
Screen fit / alignmentYesβ€”
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Eye-protection sensorYesβ€”
Integrated stand / gimbalβ€”Type: cradle_stand Β· Vertical deg: 180
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 28 dB(A) Β· Eco: 23 dB(A)Standard: 30 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°Cβ€”
Operating humidity20–80%RHβ€”
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,048 m3,048 m
High-altitude modeβ€”Yes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, Rearβ€”
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)β€”50 W
Power consumption by modeNormal: 101 W Β· Quiet: 57 Wβ€”
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby power2 Wβ€”
Power supplyExternal brickUSB-C
USB-C PD inputβ€”50 W
Physical & installation
Width199 mm102 mm
Depth190 mm95.2 mm
Height68 mm173 mm
Weight1.6 kg0.83 kg
Colours / finishesβ€”White
Tripod socketYesβ€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2β€”
Safety & market certificationsFCC, ULβ€”
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 1 yr Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CA 1 yrπŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR 2 yr Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GB 1 yr
User manualhttps://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EF30_EN_EAI.pdfhttps://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202411/20241106105937862/BP81-00686A-210_EM_PJFATSCC_NA-SA_ENG-US_241105.0.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Power adapterRemote, Power cord, User manual
Remote typeVoiceVoice