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EF-12 vs Home Cinema EH-LS500W

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EF-12
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EF-12
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Home Cinema EH-LS500W
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Choose the EF-12 if
  • Lighter in the hand (2,100 vs 9,300 g)
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Choose the Home Cinema EH-LS500W if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (4,000 vs 1,000 nits peak)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theEF-121 win
−7,200 gLighter in the hand2,100 vs 9,300 g
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Why pick theHome Cinema EH-LS500W1 win
+300%Brighter screen outdoors4,000 vs 1,000 nits peak
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Display7 differences
Brightness
1000 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Control panel
0.62 inch with MLA (D10)
0.62 inch with C2 Fine
Projector brightness
1000 ANSI lumens
4000 ANSI lumens
Projector brightness (economic mode)
500 ANSI lumens
1200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Screen size compatibility
762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
1651 - 3302 mm (65 - 130")
Performance1 difference
Noise level
27 dB
37 dB
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%
10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)
-10 - 60 °C
-10 - 60 °C
Camera2 differences
F-number (relative aperture)
2
1.5
Video colour modes
Bright cinema · Cinema · Dynamic
Bright cinema, Cinema, Dynamic, Game
Battery & charging2 differences
Power consumption (economy mode)
73 W
230 W
Power consumption (typical)
102 W
366 W
Design9 differences
Weight
2100 g
9300 g
Colors
Black
White
Colour light output
1000 ANSI lumens
2000 ANSI lumens
Colour modes (2D)
Bright cinema · Cinema · Dynamic
Bright cinema, Cinema, Dynamic
Depth
175 mm
375 mm
Height
135 mm
228 mm
Package weight
3.8 kg
13.3 kg
Pallet gross weight
0 g
0 g
Pallet weight (UK)
0 g
0 g
Placement
Desktop, Floor
Desktop, TV cabinet
Width
175 mm
458 mm
Audio1 difference
Projection distance
0 - 1.33 m
0.4 - 0.82 m
General21 differences
3D
No
Yes
Box contents
Main unit · Power Code · Quick Start Guide
Android TV dongle · CD Manual · Main unit
Country Of Origin
Philippines
China
Fixed focal length
13.9 mm
3.9 mm
Focal length range
13.9 mm
3.9 mm
Focus
Motorized
Manual
Interface
USB 2.0-A · USB 2.0 · Jack plug out
USB 1.0-A · USB 2.0 Mini-B · RS-232C
Keystone correction, horizontal
±40°
±3°
Keystone correction, vertical
±34°
±3°
Noise level (economic mode)
22 dB
23 dB
Operating temperature (T-T)
5 - 35 °C
5 - 35 °C
Other features
Android TV · Arc Correction · Automatic keystone correction
3D depth adjustment · 4K enhancement · Android TV
Package depth
244 mm
590 mm
Package height
285 mm
340 mm
Package width
250 mm
531 mm
Power consumption
102 Watt (Normal Peak-mode) · 73 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode)
293 Watt (Normal On-Mode) · 366 Watt (Normal Peak-mode) · 230 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode)
Products per pallet
84 pc(s)
12 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)
84 pc(s)
12 pc(s)
RMS rated power
5 W
10 W
Security features
Kensington lock
Kensington lock, Security cable hole
Throw ratio
1.00 - 1.00:1
0.27 - 0.37:1
White light output
1000 ANSI lumens
2000 ANSI lumens
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