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Epson EF-72 Beamer vs. XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K Beamer compared

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Overall rating
80Gut
82Gut
Value for money
70Fair
75Fair
Best price
€959.90€1,079.77−11 %
€999.00
Price advantage
€39.10 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 16 of 40
Rank 12 of 40

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Epson EF-72 BeamerOverall rating 80XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K BeamerOverall rating 82
ImagequalityBrightnessInstallation& setupSmartfeatures & soundMotion& gamingNoise,consumption & batteryBuildquality & ease of use
Epson EF-72 BeamerXGIMI Elfin Flip 4K Beamer
Image quality76/10086/100
Brightness76/10070/100
Installation & setup80/10084/100
Smart features & sound90/10076/100
Motion & gaming80/10090/100
Noise, consumption & battery64/10078/100
Build quality & ease of use76/10070/100
Image quality
76
86
Brightness
76
70
Installation & setup
80
84
Smart features & sound
90
76
Motion & gaming
80
90
Noise, consumption & battery
64
78
Build quality & ease of use
76
70

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Model
EF-72
Elfin Flip 4K
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
Compact with swivel stand
Light sourceType of light source.
LED
Triple laser
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
Full HD 1920×1080
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
1,600 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
20,000 :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

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
HDR10HLG
3D-capableCan play 3D content.
No
No

Brightness & color

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

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
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
0.98 :1
Maximum throw ratioLargest throw ratio value for zoom lenses.
1.2 :1
1.3 :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
1.33 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
Front projectionRear projectionCeiling mount

Gaming & connections

Input lagInput delay in the fastest mode; under 30 ms is considered good.
22 ms
1 ms
Refresh rateHighest supported refresh rate.
60 Hz
120 Hz
HDMI versionHighest HDMI version; 2.1 for 4K at 120 Hz.
HDMI 2.0
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-FiWi-Fi 6BluetoothChromecast
Speaker outputOutput of the built-in speakers according to the manufacturer in watts.
10 W
7 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
120 W
WeightWeight of the projector without accessories.
4 kg (8.8 lb)
1.55 kg (3.4 lb)
DimensionsWidth × depth × height in cm.
19 × 19 × 24.9 cm (7.5 × 7.5 × 9.8 in)
24.5 × 7.8 × 25.4 cm (9.6 × 3.1 × 10 in)

General

Warranty
5 years
1 years
Price segment
Premium
Model year
2025
2026
In the box
Hauptgerät, Stromkabel, Schnellstartanleitung, Fernbedienung inkl. Batterien, Bedienungsanleitung, Garantiedokument
Stromstecker, beleuchtete Bluetooth-Fernbedienung, 2× AAA-Batterien, Bedienungsanleitung, Garantiekarte

Prices

Offers

Epson EF-72 Beamer

XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K Beamer

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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 XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K ist ein farbtreuer, leiser Laser-Beamer für abgedunkelte Wohn- und Schlafzimmer, der per Pixel-Shift ein feines 4K-Bild bis etwa 90 Zoll zeigt. Optischer Zoom und 7 ms Input Lag machen ihn flexibel und konsolentauglich. Der Haken: Statt 1.600 kommen nur rund 820 bis 1.070 Lumen an, der Ton ist dünn, und ohne Akku brauchst du immer eine Steckdose.

Pros

  • Sehr farbtreu, knapp 98 % des BT.2020-Farbraums abgedeckt
  • Nur 7 ms Input Lag, 120 Hz in Full HD für Konsolen
  • Optischer Zoom 0,98 bis 1,3:1 ohne Schärfeverlust
  • Google TV mit offizieller Netflix-App und Chromecast
  • Leiser Lüfter mit 27 bis 35 dB im Normalbetrieb
  • Guter nativer Kontrast von etwa 1.400 bis 1.500:1

Cons

  • Nur rund 820 bis 1.070 statt 1.600 Lumen im Filmmodus
  • Einzelner 7-W-Lautsprecher klingt dünn und verzerrt bei hoher Lautstärke
  • Kein Akku, Betrieb nur mit externem 120-W-Netzteil
  • Menüs von Google TV ruckeln, 4K-HDR stockt beim Vorspulen
  • Zoom nur über das Menü, Automatik stellt ihn teils um

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