Epson - EpiqVision Mini EF21 Portable Smart Laser Projector

I like my Epson ef 21

If in the US, spend a little more and get the EpiqVision Mini EF21.

Thanks you for the suggestions! Unfortunately though, the **Th575** falls into that skyrocketed price conundrum.. Best price I could find it here was around \~8000 BRL (which is 1400 USD). **I know it's better, but I don't think it is "double the price better".** That puts it way above what I'd be willing to pay. =/ The **Th685** is also hard to find, but I've found one new for 1621 USD and an 'openbox/refub/used' for 1242 USD. fun(?) anectode: I kid you not -- sometimes it's cheaper to buy an off-season two-way plane ticket to the US, buy it there and bring it home than buy stuff here. People used to do this all the time with iPhones and Laptops in general. Something changed in the last decade though where some lines of products are virtually the same price or cheaper (Samsung phones, for instance). In fact we have a BenQ HT2050 in her home that we bought in the US. It certainly gives a great experience, and we always watch stuff together when I'm there. But I also bought a awfully cheap (34USD) LED+LCD (HY300) one for a friend of mine recently, and while it had plenty of issues, it manages to create a really cool experience of watching animations in the ceiling together, and stuff. In order of importance, my issues with it: \- high chance of burning the polarizer filter someday (months??) in the future; \- non-sealed optics which will become annoying unless disassembled and cleaned semi-regularly, which would be a PITA; \- awful focus on the borders; \- only usable at night / very dark; So I've spent days and dozens of hours **looking for one that wouldn't break the bank, but that at least wouldn't burn in, and wouldn't get dust inside the lenses**. Those are the main points. But since I'm considering shelling out \~700 USD, I'm hoping to also get: **Better border focus, 1080p, and being able to decently-ish discern shadow details on dark scenes (even if it means the whole black floor is raised or something).** I believe the Epson EF21, using a 3-LCD system and being a reasonably reputable brand wouldn't really be susceptible to that burn-in issue. They literally offer a 2 year (or 12.000 hours, whichever comes first) warranty. **So I've been mostly trying to decide between paying:** $691 for the Epson EF21 (Laser + 3LCD), \~1000 lumens; $757 for the Dangbey Atom (Laser + DLP), \~1000 lumens; $485 for the Epson FH02 (Lamp + 3LCD), \~2000 lumens in eco mode; or $140 for any chinese cheap LED+1LCD with \~300 lumens but that at least has some sealed optics, and **hope for the best**. I'm not planning on using it for extended sessions anyway.. Just here and there, maybe a couple of movies twice a week at most. But well aware it may not have a very long life.

Kind of depends what you want it to do. If you want a full 4K home cinema, you're looking at $1500+. If you want base HD to do large movies for novelty, there's an Epson Epiq that's about $500 that'll work. The $1500+ ones are unbeatable though, I won't go back to a TV if I have a choice.

Yes it is. Got mine open box in 500$. For anime it's a no brainer.

For $800 you’re looking at 1080p not even pixel shift. You’ll have to do the math on throw distance but an Epson 1080 or Benq 585 are decent machines

If that's the case, see if you can look at an Epson 1080, maybe refurbished or open-box. It will be a good starting point and its retail price is around $500 US. The Epson 8350 (my first ever projector) is also a good option. They have been out of production for awhile but they can be had for $250 or less. Only down side is they are larger than that Optoma or the 1080.

I have the Epson 880 and 1080.  They're both fantastic projector and some of the best values you can possibly get, especially in the 200 - $250 range, which is phenomenal value.  1060 is, as I understand it, similar to between the 880 and 1080 so I would absolutely recommend it.

I love my 1080 Epson projector. Quality seems plenty good for me, and I strongly prefer the experience of watching it over my 4k TV. Not sure of the purpose of OP's post, but my enjoyment factor is in no way influenced by your opinions.

Your previous projector only had 1000ANSI lumens not bright enough. I'd say at least 2500-4200 is perfect for daytime viewing. If you pair it with a grey screen even the cheap cloth ones it will improve contrast an reduce the light washout you get in the day. There are also paint mixes you can paint on your wall. For $1100 on Amazon you can get a new Epson 2350 with 4k uhd/pixel shifting 2800ANSI lumens. The Epson 1080 is a decent option for $700 at 1080p 3400ANSI lumens. I have 4 Epson projectors the home cinema 3100 at 2600 ANSI lumens, the 696ui at 3800 ANSI lumens, the 2247u at 4200 ANSI lumens and the LS650 at 3600 ANSI lumens. All bright enough and I have them all in eco mode.

The Epson hc 880, 1060, and 1080 are wonderful little light cannons and great quality for value. If I find one at that price I'm buying it for a secondary or movable protector They still won't compete with the sun but will work well at night/ late evening and they are physically small and easy to move

Try to look locally and find a used epson 880/660/1080/1060 or benq ht2050. They're old enough that they're probably around that price used and they have well documented response times. I sold my HT2050 for 250$ on fb marketplace last year. If you can go up to 500$ you can find an epson official refurbished hc1080 https://epson.com/Certified-ReNew/c/cc?q=%3Aprice-asc%3AdiscontinuedFlag%3Afalse%3AinStockFlag%3Atrue%3AproductType%3APROJECTOR

Maybe try and find a used Epson 880, 1060, 1080, 660. You'll need a lot of light for 200in, those are very high brightness 1080p projectors. Most affordable while still being designed for home theater use (vs office use). If you can afford 400$, Epson sells factory refurbs for around that much

I think you have the right instincts here A 4k projector will do the trick. Heck I have a 1080p Epson I picked up open box and a denon avr that can do 7.1. No atmos. And it sounds and looks amazing So nowadays an atmos capable receiver and 4k projector ( even just led ). Will look and sound amazing Just need a few small extra back speakers if and when you decide to use all the extra channels

I don’t have a 4k tv even. I will probably get one soon But I am really impressed with how good even an 1080p Epson can project at 110” image that is totally cinematic So I think any 4 k Epson will be totally good I feed it an Apple TV I have a marantz cinema 70 which is their lowest powered one and use an extra 2 channel amp I have to power fronts. That room looks pretty big so I would go with something cinema 50 and still have the option to add extra power later.