Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus vs Epson Lifestudio Pop Plus

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	Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus MSRP $999.99	Epson Lifestudio Pop Plus MSRP $799.99
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.62 in	0.62 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
Pixel shift	4K PRO-UHD	4K PRO-UHD
Addressable resolution	3840 × 2160	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Projection distance table	80″: 2.13–7.16 m · 100″: 2.68–8.96 m · 120″: 3.2–10.79 m · 150″: 4.02–13.47 m	80″: 2.13–7.16 m · 100″: 2.68–8.96 m · 120″: 3.2–10.79 m · 150″: 4.02–13.47 m
Zoom type	Digital	Digital
Zoom ratio	3.33×	3.33×
Focus	Auto	Auto
Image size range	30–150 in	30–150 in
Light source
Light source type	LED	LED
Light source detail	RGB LED	RGB LED
Light source life	Normal: 20,000 h	Rated: 20,000 h
Life definition	50% brightness	50% brightness
Brightness
ISO light output	1,000 lm	700 lm
Colour light output (CLO)	1,000 lm (colour)	700 lm (colour)
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	5,000,000:1	—
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit	10 bit
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping type	Dynamic	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max refresh rate	—	3840×2160: 60 Hz · 1920×1080: 60 Hz
Auto low-latency mode	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	7 W
Speaker count	2	2
Audio channels	Stereo	Stereo
Audio partner	Bose	Bose
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC
HDMI ARC	Yes	Yes
HDMI eARC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth audio out	Yes	—
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	3840 × 2160	3840 × 2160
HDMI port count	1	1
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.3, eARC	HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 1.4/2.3, eARC
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)	No	—
USB media playback	—	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth version	5.2	5.2
Firmware / software
Smart OS	Google TV	Google TV
OS version	Android 14	Android 14
Netflix	Native	—
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Chromecast built-in
3D
3D support	No	—
Setup automation
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Screen fit / alignment	Yes	Yes
Obstacle avoidance	Yes	Yes
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	Yes
Integrated stand / gimbal	Tilt up deg: 90 · Tilt down deg: 15 · Swivel left deg: 90 · Swivel right deg: 90	—
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 28 dB(A) · Eco: 23 dB(A)	Normal: 28 dB(A) · Eco: 23 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–35°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m	3,048 m
Operating orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption by mode	Normal: 137 W · Quiet: 87 W	Normal: 101 W · Quiet: 57 W
Standby power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby power	—	2 W
Power supply	External brick	External brick
Physical & installation
Width	190 mm	199 mm
Depth	190 mm	190 mm
Height	248 mm	68 mm
Weight	4 kg	1.6 kg
Colours / finishes	Silver, White	—
Tripod socket	No	Yes
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	—
Safety & market certifications	FCC	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr
User manual	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EF72_EN_EAI.pdf	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EF72_EN_EAI.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Projector, Power cord, Ac adapter, Remote, Batteries	Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries
Remote type	Voice	Voice