Epson has launched a sequence of 4K and 1080p projectors referred to as Lifestudio, which vary in worth between $680 and $2,500, and have a brand new 3LCD gentle engine.
These way of life projectors are principally for infrequent film nights and gaming, excluding the top-of-the-line mannequin which is an ultra-short throw projector designed for extra everlasting placement.
The fashions has onboard sound by Bose whereas the Flex Plus has the power to run off a battery bank for further portability.
Lifestudio Grand
Beginning on the prime quality, the Lifestudio Grand is an ultra-short throw projector with a claimed 3,600 lumens gentle output, 4K decision and might create a 100-inch picture from 10.5-inches away. Inside is Google TV, however if you would like a special streaming service or different supply, there are 3 HDMI inputs.
On the audio entrance, there are two 45mm drivers paired with an 80mm ported subwoofer.
The Grand has an MSRP of $2,500.
Flex and Flex Plus
The subsequent step down within the sequence are the Flex and Flex Plus. These are related in measurement and objective to the projectors’ EF21/EF22 siblings. Each embody a stand for tabletop positioning whereas there’s additionally a $200 adjustable ground stand if you do not have a desk useful. The costlier mannequin, the Plus, has 4K decision, 1,000 lumens and could be powered by way of USB-C. Epson claims 70 minutes of playtime with a 24,000 mAh battery. The bottom Flex makes do with 1080p and 700 lumens.
Lighting on the Flex Plus.
Each Flex fashions have onboard audio with twin 40mm drivers and two passive radiators. Inside is Google TV for streaming and each fashions have a single HDMI enter. The Plus, which in equity appears to be like vaguely lamp-like, has built-in ambient lighting so it could truly double as lamp. I love lamp.
The Plus has an MSRP of $1,000 whereas the Flex is $850. They’re going to ultimately change the EF21/EF22 which can be phased out on the finish of the 12 months.
Pop and Pop Plus
On the finances finish of the brand new vary are the Pop and Pop Plus. The Plus is 4K whereas the bottom Pop is 1080p decision and each have a claimed 700 lumens brightness,
Inside is a single 20mm tweeter which is paired with a 40mm full vary driver and a couple of passive radiators. Like the opposite fashions it runs on Google TV. There’s a single HDMI enter.
The Pop is $680 whereas the Plus is $800. The Plus is out there in black and navy whereas the bottom Pop is barely accessible in white.
All of the Lifestudio projectors can be found now.
