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Epson EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector vs Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 8identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition has 4,985,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Epson EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector (5000000:1 vs 15000:1). The Epson EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector has 2,600 ANSI lumens more colour light output than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition (3600 ANSI lumens vs 1000 ANSI lumens). The Epson EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector has 2,600 ANSI lumens more white light output than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition (3600 ANSI lumens vs 1000 ANSI lumens). Only the Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition has smart TV. Only the Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition has Wi-Fi.

  • Projector native resolution
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:XGA (1024x768)
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:15000:1
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:5000000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:4:3
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:381 - 8890 mm (15 - 350")
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
  • Colour light output
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:3600 ANSI lumens
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:1000 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:30°
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:±20°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:30°
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:±20°
  • White light output
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:3600 ANSI lumens
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:1000 ANSI lumens

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Comparison of EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector, Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition
97 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 ISO lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs15000:15000000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screen size compatibilityDiffers381 - 8890 mm (15 - 350")762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 - 4 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000000:1
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source192 - 240 Hz
Colour light outputDiffers3600 ANSI lumens1000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers30°±20°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers30°±20°
White light outputDiffers3600 ANSI lumens1000 ANSI lumens
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Service life of light sourceDiffers6000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs12000 h20000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one210 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.6 mm
Fixed focal lengthDiffers16.7 mm16.6 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Differs1.441.6
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Throw ratioDiffers1.44 – 2.881.20:1
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Smart TVDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelDiffers37 dB28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB23 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
Game modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGoogle TV
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop, Floor
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs332 W111 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Ambient lightingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers302 mm190 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm198 mm
HeightDiffers77 mm251 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.68 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Other featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K enhancement, Ambient lighting, Auto Keystone Adjustment, Auto Obstacle Avoidance, Auto Power On, Auto shape correction, Auto source search, Automatic keystone correction, Built-in speaker, Chromecast, Digital zoom, Fit to Screen, Frame interpolation, Game mode, Google TV, Intelligent Instant Setu
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source111 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 135 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 82 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode),
SpeakerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5W + 5W stereo with dual passive radiator
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound by Bose
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0-A, USB 2.0 Type B (Service Only), WLAN, HDMI (ARC/eARC), Type-C mobile battery power supply, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth® 5.2, Headphone Output
Option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSafety wire set
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain unit, Power cable, Quick Start Guide, Remote control incl. batteries, User manual, Warranty document
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.62 inch

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