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Home Cinema EF-100B

A compact laser projector that runs for years.

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Buying call

The EF-100 is a compact 3LCD laser projector rated at 2,000 lumens with a 1280 x 800 resolution and a laser light source rated for around 20,000 hours. It can throw a large image in dim rooms. Reviewers liked its brightness and size; the resolution is low for big screens.

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Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
3LCD
Body
Weight
5.95 lb (2.7 kg)
Dimensions
210 × 230 × 92 mm
Colors
Black
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Product highlights

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Display3LCD3LCD
Weight5.95 lb (2.7 kg)210 × 230 × 92 mm
61 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The EF-100 is a compact 3LCD laser projector rated at 2,000 lumens with a 1280 x 800 resolution and a laser light source rated for around 20,000 hours. It can throw a large image in dim rooms. Reviewers liked its brightness and size; the resolution is low for big screens.

Best for

Casual movie nights and bedrooms.

Not for

Anyone who wants 4K detail.

Main strengthLaser light source
Main weakness1280 x 800 resolution
Reasons to buy
Laser light source
2,000 lumens
Compact body
Long light-source life
Reasons to avoid
1280 x 800 resolution
Weak speaker
Contrast is limited
Measured view7.3/10What the pros say.
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Product data

Full specifications

61 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Placement
Desktop
Built In Display
No
Native aspect ratio
16:10
Contrast ratio (typical)
2500000:1
Product type
Standard throw projector
Noise level
29 dB
Number of colours
1.073 billion colours
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage
100 - 240 V
Power consumption (economy mode)
115 W
Power consumption (standby)
0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)
172 W
Cable lock slot type
Kensington
Cable lock slot
Yes
Noise level (economic mode)
26 dB
Focus
Manual
Zoom ratio
1.35:1
Zoom capability
Yes
Fixed focal length
1.53 mm
Light source type
Laser
Harmonized System (HS) code
85,286,200
Pallet weight (UK)
0 g
Products per pallet (UK)
81 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)
9 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer
6 pc(s)
Pallet gross weight
0 g
Products per pallet
54 pc(s)
Built-in speaker(s)
Yes
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)
-10 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)
5 - 35 °C
Colors
Black
Batteries included
Yes
3D
No
Manual
Yes
Cables included
AC
Remote control included
Yes
Quantity per pack
1 pc(s)
Package weight
4.44 kg
Package height
222 mm
Package depth
305 mm
Package width
305 mm
Height
92 mm
Depth
230 mm
Width
210 mm
Card reader integrated
No
HDMI ports quantity
1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity
1
Heat dissipation
584.8 BTU/h
Keystone correction, vertical
-45 - 45°
Keystone correction, horizontal
-40 - 40°
Projection technology
3LCD
Projection distance
1.34 - 1.81 m
Screen size compatibility
762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
USB 2.0 ports quantity
2
Smart TV
Yes
Market Positioning
Home cinema
Power Source
AC
Country Of Origin
Philippines
Video colour modes
Bright cinema, Cinema, Dynamic, Natural
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