Epson Lifestudio Flex VS Epson Lifestudio Pop Plus

The Epson Lifestudio Flex and Epson Lifestudio Pop Plus both share a similar audible noise level of 28 dB during operation, with eco mode bringing the noise down to 23 dB on both models. Neither product uses a laser light source, and both offer a lamp life of 20,000 hours in eco mode, so there’s no significant difference in these aspects.

In terms of size and weight, the Lifestudio Flex is notably larger and heavier, measuring 190 mm in width, 250 mm in height, and 190 mm in thickness, weighing 4000 g. In contrast, the Lifestudio Pop Plus is more compact, with a width of 200 mm, a height of just 70 mm, and a thickness of 190 mm, weighing only 1600 g. The Flex also has a considerably larger volume of 9025 cm³, compared to the Pop Plus’s 2660 cm³.

Both products come with a 2-year warranty, but the Lifestudio Flex stands out by offering a dedicated smartphone app, while the Lifestudio Pop Plus does not. Additionally, the Flex consumes 137W of operating power, while the Pop Plus uses less power at 101W.

The Epson Lifestudio Flex and Epson Lifestudio Pop Plus differ in their output resolutions. The Flex offers a 1080p resolution, while the Pop Plus supports a higher 4K resolution. Both projectors have a maximum projection size of 150″, so they can project a similar large screen image. However, the Lifestudio Pop Plus includes additional features such as motorized focus and the ability to display 3D content with glasses, which the Flex lacks. The Flex, on the other hand, offers manual focus, whereas the Pop Plus does not.

In terms of image quality support, both models feature 10-bit color depth and support HDR10. Neither projector supports HDR10+ or Dolby Vision. The minimum throw distance for both projectors is the same at 0.8 m, which means they have similar flexibility in terms of placement.

Overall, the Flex focuses on manual adjustments and a 1080p resolution, while the Pop Plus offers motorized features, 4K resolution, and 3D capabilities.

Both the Epson Lifestudio Flex and Epson Lifestudio Pop Plus offer a similar range of connectivity features. Each projector includes 1 HDMI port, 1 USB port, Bluetooth support, AirPlay compatibility, and Wi-Fi support, so their wireless and wired connectivity options are essentially the same. Neither model has a VGA or DVI connector, nor do they offer RJ45 ports or S/PDIF Out ports.

Given that the specifications for connectivity match exactly between the two models, there are no notable differences in this category.

Both projectors provide standard connectivity features, making them equally versatile in terms of wireless streaming and device connections.

Both the Epson Lifestudio Flex and Epson Lifestudio Pop Plus share identical features in this group. Neither projector has stereo speakers, lens shift (vertical or horizontal), a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, Dolby Atmos, an external memory slot, or voice command functionality. However, both come with a remote control, built-in smart TV functionality, and a built-in speaker, which are common features between the two models.

Since the specifications for features are exactly the same for both projectors, there are no differences to note in this category.

Overall, the Flex and Pop Plus offer a similar set of features that focus on smart TV functionality and basic audio output without advanced sound or connectivity options.