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Epson Lifestudio Flex vs Samsung The Freestyle

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Epson Lifestudio FlexEpson Lifestudio Flex
MSRP $849.99
Samsung The FreestyleSamsung The Freestyle
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
Pixel shiftNoneβ€”
Optics
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Projection distance table80β€³: 2.13–7.16 m Β· 100β€³: 2.68–8.96 m Β· 120β€³: 3.2–10.79 m Β· 150β€³: 4.02–13.47 m100β€³: 2.65 m
Zoom typeDigitalβ€”
Zoom ratio3.33Γ—β€”
FocusAutoAuto
Focal length16.6 mmβ€”
F-number1.6β€”
Image size range30–150 in30–100 in
Vertical keystone-20–20Β°β€”
Horizontal keystone-20–20Β°β€”
Light source
Light source typeLEDLED
Light source detailRGB LEDβ€”
Light source lifeHigh: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 20,000 hNormal: 20,000 h
Life definition50% brightnessβ€”
Brightness
ISO light output700 lmβ€”
Colour light output (CLO)700 lm (colour)β€”
Claimed brightness (non-standard)β€”550
Claimed brightness unitβ€”LED lumens
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast5,000,000:1100,000:1
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'10 bitβ€”
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axisβ€”
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Max HDR input1920 Γ— 1080β€”
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 60 Hzβ€”
Audio
Speaker power10 W5 W
Speaker count2β€”
Audio channelsStereoβ€”
Audio partnerBoseβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARCHDMI ARC, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI ARCYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Bluetooth speaker modeYesβ€”
Bluetooth audio outYesYes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
HDMI port count11
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 1.4, eARCMicro HDMI: HDMI, eARC
Vertical scan frequency23.98–60 Hzβ€”
USB media playbackYesβ€”
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Firmware / software
Smart OSGoogle TVTizen
OS versionAndroid 14β€”
NetflixNativeβ€”
CastingChromecast built-inAirPlay 2, DLNA
Update policySoftware updates provided for 7 years from purchase (Epson UK legal statement)β€”
Setup automation
AutofocusWhen movedβ€”
Auto keystoneYesYes
Screen fit / alignmentYesβ€”
Obstacle avoidanceYesβ€”
Eye-protection sensorYesβ€”
Integrated stand / gimbalTilt up deg: 90 Β· Tilt down deg: 15 Β· Swivel left deg: 90 Β· Swivel right deg: 90Vertical deg: 180
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 28 dB(A) Β· Eco: 23 dB(A)Typical: 30 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°C10–40Β°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,048 m3,048 m
High-altitude modeβ€”Yes
Operating orientationsTable, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage90–264 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)137 W50 W
Power consumption by modeNormal: 137 W Β· Quiet: 87 Wβ€”
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby power2 W2 W
Power supplyExternal brickUSB-C
USB-C PD inputβ€”50 W
Physical & installation
Width190 mm102 mm
Depth190 mm95.2 mm
Height248 mm158 mm
Weight4 kg0.79 kg
Colours / finishesWhiteβ€”
Tripod socketNoβ€”
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certificationsFCCCE
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CA 2 yr Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GB 5 yr or 12,000 hβ€”
User manualhttps://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EF72_EN_EAI.pdfhttps://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202203/20220303133302262/BP81-00493A-02_UM_LSP3B_XE_L11_220225.0.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power adapter, Power cord, Remote, BatteriesRemote, Power cord
Remote typeVoiceVoice