Epson Lifestudio Flex vs Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2

Epson Lifestudio Flex is broader on HDR and in stock. Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 is lighter.

	Epson Lifestudio Flex$779.99 · Amazon Buy	Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2MSRP $799

Key differences
White light output
White light output	700 lm ISO	500 lm ANSI
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)	Up to 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$849.99	$799
Best price
Best price	$779.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	700 lm ISO	500 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	700 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
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
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	None	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Over Rec. 709 154%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	RGB LED	4-channel LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h max · 20,000 h eco	—
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	30–150 in	60–120 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	—
Focal length
Focal length	16.6 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.6	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	20°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	20°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 60 Hz	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 1.4)	HDMI 2.0
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.2	5.0
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	Android TV
OS version
OS version	14	—
Google-certified
Google-certified	—	Yes
RAM
RAM	—	2 GB
Storage
Storage	—	16 GB
Update period
Update period	7 years	—
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	Stereo	—
Tuned by
Tuned by	Bose	—
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	—
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	190 × 190 × 248 mm	115 × 150 × 150 mm
Weight
Weight	4,000 g	1,300 g
Colours
Colours	White	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Rear	—
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Stand, 105° tilt, 180° pan	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	No	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 137 W · Normal 137 W · Eco 87 W	Up to Max 65 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	90–264 V · 50/60 Hz	—
DC input
DC input	—	19 V
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)	Up to 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 5 yr or 12,000 h	—
User manual
User manual	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EF72_EN_EAI.pdf	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries	—
Remote
Remote	Voice	—

Epson Lifestudio Flex$779.99 · Amazon

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