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Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 vs XGIMI Elfin

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessNative ContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor Gamut
    Design
      SizeOpticsAdditional Carrying FeaturesPhysical Setup FlexibilityImagingBatteryFan Noise
    Motion
      Judder
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsVariable Refresh RateInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      In The BoxSmart Features & SoundScreen Adaptation
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Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12
XGIMI Elfin

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Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Picture

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Imaging Technology
Locked
Native Resolution
1080p
Projector Type
Short Throw
Light Source
Laser
Imaging Technology
DLP
Native Resolution
1080p
Light Source
LED

Our Verdict

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12

XGIMI Elfin

The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 is better than the XGIMI Elfin, but the XGIMI is easier to carry due to its smaller size. Otherwise, the Epson is a bit brighter (but they're both pretty dim) and has much better pre-calibration image accuracy, although the XGIMI closes the gap somewhat after calibration. The XGIMI has a wider color gamut but isn't bright enough to make its colors pop.

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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture  

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White Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Color Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Screen Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Native Contrast 
 

N/A
N/A

APL Native Contrast  

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Pre White Balance Picture  

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

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Pre Color Picture  

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White Balance dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Temp Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Post White Balance Picture  

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Post Gamma Curve Picture  

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Post Color Picture  

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White Balance dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

White Balance Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

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BT.709 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

BT.709 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

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BT.2020 xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

BT.2020 uv 
 

Lock%
Lock%
Design

Size 
 

N/A
N/A

Dimension Picture  

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Height  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Volume 
 

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Locked
Locked

Focus 
 

Locked
Locked

Keystone 
 

Locked
Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Additional Carrying Features 
 

N/A
N/A

Carrying Picture  

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Carrying Case Picture  

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Carrying Handle 
 

Locked

Lens Protection 
 

Locked

Carrying Case 
 

Locked

Physical Setup Flexibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Style Picture  

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Mounting Holes Picture  

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Optical Zoom 
 

Locked
Locked

Projector Type 
 

Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Body Adjustment 
 

Locked

Mounting Holes 
 

Locked

Imaging 
 

Style Picture  

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Imaging Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Native Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Light Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Spectral Power Distribution  

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Battery 
 

N/A
N/A

Battery Life 
 

N/A

Charge Time 
 

N/A

Power Source 
 

Locked

Fan Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

LockdBA
LockdBA
Motion

Judder 
 

N/A
N/A

Stitch Pictures  

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Judder 24p 
 

0.0

Judder 25p 
 

0.0

Judder 24p via 60p 
 

0.0

Judder 25p via 60p 
 

0.0

Judder 24p via Native Apps 
 

0.0

Judder 25p via Native Apps 
 

0.0
Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

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HDMI 
 

Locked
Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

Locked
Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm  

Locked
Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out  

Locked
Locked

Bluetooth  

Locked

Wi-Fi  

Locked
Locked

Ethernet Speed  

Locked
Locked

Supported Resolutions 
 

N/A
N/A

Native Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

Locked
Locked

Input Lag 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Lock
Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock
Lock

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Lock
Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock
Lock

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

Lock
Lock

HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Locked
Locked

HDR10+ 
 

Locked
Locked

Dolby Vision 
 

Locked
Locked

HLG 
 

Locked
Locked

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

Locked
Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

3D  

3D Support 
 

Locked
Locked
Features

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Interface Picture  

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Smart OS 
 

Locked
Locked

Cast Capable 
 

Locked
Locked

Speaker(s)  

Locked
Locked

Remote-Free Operation 
 

Locked

Screen Adaptation 
 

N/A
N/A

Focus 
 

Locked
Locked

Vertical Keystone 
 

Locked

Horizontal Keystone 
 

Locked
Locked

Post-Movement Auto-Correction 
 

Locked

Obstacle Avoidance 
 

Locked

Auto Screen Fit 
 

Locked

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