Epson EF-30 vs Yaber L2 Plus

Epson EF-30 is lighter and in stock. Yaber L2 Plus is $100.99 cheaper and brighter.

	Epson EF-30$479.99 · Amazon Buy	Yaber L2 PlusMSRP $379

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	350 lm ISO	460 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.38:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)	Up to Max 35 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$499.99	$379
Best price
Best price	$479.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	3.1 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	350 lm ISO	460 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	350 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	Single-panel LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.62 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	8 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	RGB LED	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h	—
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.38:1
Image size
Image size	30–100 in	40–150 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	When moved
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	25°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	25°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 60 Hz	1080p: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 1.4)	HDMI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	1080p
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.2	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	—
OS version
OS version	14	—
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Miracast
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	12 W	16 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	Stereo	Stereo
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	JBL
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	199 × 190 × 68 mm	227 × 204 × 184 mm
Weight
Weight	1,600 g	2,440 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	—	Gimbal, 25° tilt
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	—
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 101 W · Eco 57 W	Max 110 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	—
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)	Up to Max 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	FCC, UL	—
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EF30_EN_EAI.pdf	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0277/1160/2768/files/L2Plus_User_Manual._EN.pdf?v=1743144892
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, Lens cap, Cleaning kit
Remote
Remote	Voice	—

Epson EF-30$479.99 · Amazon

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