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Epson EF-72 Beamer vs. Nebula Cosmos 4K SE Projektor compared

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Overall rating
80Gut
82Gut
Value for money
70Fair
79Fair
Best price
€959.90€1,079.77−11 %
€839.99€1,499.99−44 %
Price advantage
—
€119.91 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
3 shops
Rank in category
Rank 16 of 40
Rank 11 of 40

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Epson EF-72 BeamerOverall rating 80Nebula Cosmos 4K SE ProjektorOverall rating 82
ImagequalityBrightnessInstallation& setupSmartfeatures & soundMotion& gamingNoise,consumption & batteryBuildquality & ease of use
Epson EF-72 BeamerNebula Cosmos 4K SE Projektor
Image quality76/10080/100
Brightness76/10080/100
Installation & setup80/10076/100
Smart features & sound90/10091/100
Motion & gaming80/10080/100
Noise, consumption & battery64/10068/100
Build quality & ease of use76/10085/100
Image quality
76
80
Brightness
76
80
Installation & setup
80
76
Smart features & sound
90
91
Motion & gaming
80
80
Noise, consumption & battery
64
68
Build quality & ease of use
76
85

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Model
EF-72
Cosmos 4K SE
Form factorBasic form of the projector, in this order: if it sits right in front of the wall as an ultra-short-throw unit, it is a laser TV. If it has a built-in battery, it is mini & portable – even with a stand. A swivel stand or gimbal without a battery means compact with swivel stand. Everything else is classic, for table or ceiling.
Compact with swivel stand
Classic (table or ceiling)
Light sourceType of light source.
LED
Laser-LED hybrid
Native resolutionPhysical resolution of the panel or chip – not the supported input resolution. Cheap mini projectors often advertise 1080p or 4K, but their chip only has 1280×720
Full HD 1920×1080
4K UHD 3840×2160
Light outputBrightness according to the manufacturer in ANSI or ISO lumens; around 3,000 or more for bright living rooms. Marketing figures such as “LED lumens” are considerably higher and not comparable.
1,000 lumens
1,800 lumens
Contrast (native)Native contrast without dynamic iris or laser dimming. Dynamic figures such as 1,000,000:1 are marketing.
5,000,000 :1
400 :1
Projection technologyImage generation method; with single-chip DLP, some people see rainbow effects.
3LCD
DLP
Throw typeRequired distance from the projection surface.
Standard throw
Standard throw

Picture & resolution

Supported resolutionHighest signal resolution the projector can process; may be higher than the native resolution.
4K UHD 3840×2160
4K UHD 3840×2160
4K display methodNative = true 4K pixels; pixel shift (XPR, e-shift) creates 4K by rapidly shifting the pixels.
Pixel shift (XPR)
Pixel shift (XPR)
Aspect ratioNative aspect ratio of the projector.
16:9
16:9
HDR formatsSupported HDR standards. Almost every projector handles HDR10; Dolby Vision and HDR10+ make the difference.
HDR10HLG
HDR10HLGDolby Vision
3D-capableCan play 3D content.
No
Yes

Brightness & color

Brightness standardBrightness figures are only comparable within the same standard.
ISO lumens
ANSI lumens
DCI-P3 color gamut coverageCoverage of the DCI-P3 color space; relevant for HDR content.
69 %
93 %

Light source & use

Light source lifespanManufacturer’s figure in hours until half brightness; lamps 3,000–8,000 h, LED/laser 20,000–30,000 h.
20,000 hours
30,000 hours
Intended useUses the manufacturer intends the projector for – often more than one.
Home theaterGaming
Home theaterGaming

Optics & installation

Minimum throw ratioSmallest value of distance divided by image width. At 1.2, the projector must be placed 2.4 m away for a 2 m wide image.
1.2 :1
1.2 :1
Maximum throw ratioLargest throw ratio value for zoom lenses.
1.2 :1
1.2 :1
Maximum image sizeLargest usable image size according to the manufacturer.
150 inches
200 inches
Optical zoomZoom factor of the lens; 1.0 means fixed focal length.
1 x
1 x
Vertical lens shiftVertical lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
0 %
0 %
Horizontal lens shiftHorizontal lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
0 %
0 %
Keystone correctionCompensates for angled placement.
Automatic
Automatic
AutofocusAutomatic image focusing.
Yes
Yes
Installation optionsSupported mounting and projection types.
Tabletop
TabletopCeiling mountFront projectionRear projection

Gaming & connections

Input lagInput delay in the fastest mode; under 30 ms is considered good.
22 ms
19 ms
Refresh rateHighest supported refresh rate.
60 Hz
60 Hz
HDMI versionHighest HDMI version; 2.1 for 4K at 120 Hz.
HDMI 2.0
HDMI 2.1
ConnectionsAvailable interfaces.
HDMIHDMI with eARCUSB-AUSB-CAudio output (jack)
HDMIHDMI with eARCUSB-AAudio output (jack)

Smart features & operation

Operating systemBuilt-in smart platform for streaming apps.
Google TV
Google TV
Official NetflixNetflix runs as an official app according to the manufacturer – many low-cost Android projectors lack the license.
Yes
Yes
Wireless connectivityWireless interfaces and casting methods.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6BluetoothChromecast
Wi-FiBluetoothChromecast
Speaker outputOutput of the built-in speakers according to the manufacturer in watts.
10 W
30 W
Built-in batteryCan run without mains power.
No
No
Operating noiseNoise level in normal mode; under 26 dB is considered quiet.
28 dB
28 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption in normal operation.
111 W
200 W
WeightWeight of the projector without accessories.
4 kg (8.8 lb)
4.5 kg (9.9 lb)
DimensionsWidth × depth × height in cm.
19 × 19 × 24.9 cm (7.5 × 7.5 × 9.8 in)
16.5 × 26.5 × 26.3 cm (6.5 × 10 × 10 in)

General

Warranty
5 years
1 years
Price segment
Premium
Model year
2025
2024
In the box
Hauptgerät, Stromkabel, Schnellstartanleitung, Fernbedienung inkl. Batterien, Bedienungsanleitung, Garantiedokument
Beamer, Netzkabel, Fernbedienung, 2× AAA-Batterie, Schnellstartanleitung

Prices

Offers

Epson EF-72 Beamer

Nebula Cosmos 4K SE Projektor

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der Epson EF-72 ist ein kompakter 3LCD-Beamer mit Schwenkfuß, Google TV und Bose-Lautsprechern für den Filmabend bei gedimmtem Licht. Er liefert rund 1.000 Lumen und farbtreue Bilder, der Ton kommt ohne Soundbar aus. Der Haken: Schwarz bleibt deutlich gräulich, und Konsole und Receiver teilen sich einen einzigen HDMI-Eingang. Gegen Sonne im Zimmer kommt er nicht an.

Pros

  • Hält rund 1.000 Lumen, reicht bei Leselampe im Raum
  • Sehr natürliche Farben im Modus Kino, kein Regenbogeneffekt
  • Bose-Lautsprecher mit 2 x 5 W klingen voll und verzerren nicht
  • 22 ms Input Lag mit ALLM für Konsolenspiele mit 60 Hz
  • Google TV mit offizieller Netflix-App und Chromecast
  • Schwenkfuß projiziert auch an die Decke, Autofokus stellt schnell scharf

Cons

  • ANSI-Kontrast nur 216:1, schwarze Balken wirken dunkelgrau
  • Nur ein HDMI-Eingang, ohne HDMI 2.1 kein 120 Hz
  • Kein optischer Zoom und kein Lens Shift, Bildgröße nur über Abstand
  • Lüfter mit 34 dB und leisem Pfeifen in stillen Szenen hörbar
  • HDR-Filme wirken auf großer Leinwand oft dunkler als SDR

Der Nebula Cosmos 4K SE ist ein bequemer 4K-Allrounder fürs abgedunkelte Wohnzimmer: Google TV mit offiziellem Netflix, kräftige 30-W-Lautsprecher und Autofokus stecken in einem tragbaren Gehäuse. In den Filmmodi kommen rund 1.300 statt 1.800 ANSI-Lumen an. Der Haken ist graues Schwarz bei nativ 400:1, dunkle Thriller verlieren Details. Bei Tageslicht oder für Kinopuristen taugt er nicht.

Pros

  • Netflix, Disney+ und Mediatheken laufen offiziell über Google TV
  • Helles, farbkräftiges Bild mit rund 1.300 ANSI-Lumen in den Filmmodi
  • Kräftiger 30-W-Ton füllt ein 30-m²-Wohnzimmer ohne Verzerrung
  • eARC gibt Dolby Atmos an Soundbar oder AV-Receiver weiter
  • Autofokus und Trapezkorrektur richten das Bild zwischen 1,5 und 4 m selbst aus
  • Mit 4,5 kg und Griff schnell in einen anderen Raum getragen

Cons

  • Nativ 400:1 Kontrast: dunkle Szenen werden grau und verlieren Details
  • Nur rund 1.300 statt versprochener 1.800 ANSI-Lumen in Filmmodi
  • Lüfter mit rund 45 dB statt angegebener 28 dB in leisen Szenen hörbar
  • Kein optischer Zoom und kein Lens Shift
  • Dolby Vision macht dunkle Szenen dunkler, HDR nicht abschaltbar

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