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Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12
XGIMI Elfin
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Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
LCD
Light Source
Laser
Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
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.
Variants
- EpiqVision Mini EF12 (Black)
- Elfin (White)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
6.2
6.0
Brightness
5.9
5.1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.4
7.1
Color Gamut
6.9
8.0
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
5.9
5.1
Brightness Measurement Picture
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White Light Output
474 lm
339 lm
Color Light Output
475 lm
345 lm
Brightness Uniformity
93%
95%
Screen Brightness
55 cd/m²
39 cd/m²
Native Contrast
5.3
5.7
APL Native Contrast
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
0.1% APL Native Contrast
376 : 1
420 : 1
0.5% APL Native Contrast
378 : 1
419 : 1
1% APL Native Contrast
374 : 1
417 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
349 : 1
399 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
319 : 1
382 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
295 : 1
365 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
252 : 1
335 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
185 : 1
279 : 1
Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast
384 : 1
422 : 1
Full-On/Full-Off Contrast
792 : 1
423 : 1
Color Gamut
6.9
8.0
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
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Rec. 709 xy
91.11%
97.18%
Rec. 709 uv
91.63%
94.95%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
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Rec. 2020 xy
57.57%
61.22%
Rec. 2020 uv
62.13%
73.30%
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.4
7.1
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
2.58
3.12
Color dE
1.67
3.84
Gamma
2.21
2.09
Color Temperature
6,338 K
6,319 K
Picture Mode
Natural
Office
Color Temp Setting
7
No Color Temp Setting
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
9.0
8.4
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
1.67
0.53
Color dE
0.88
3.55
Gamma
2.21
2.17
Color Temperature
6,820 K
6,438 K
White Balance Calibration
No
1 point
Color Calibration
No
No
Picture Mode
Natural
Custom
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
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Imaging Technology
LCD
DLP
Light Source
Laser
LED
Spectral Power Distribution
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Optics
Optical Zoom
Manual
No
Focus
Manual Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.00
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.00
1.20
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
N/A
Portability
7.0
8.0
Dimension Picture
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Height
5.4" (13.6 cm)
1.9" (4.9 cm)
Width
6.9" (17.5 cm)
7.6" (19.2 cm)
Depth
6.9" (17.5 cm)
7.6" (19.2 cm)
Weight
4.7 lbs (2.1 kg)
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Noise
7.3
7.1
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
51.1dBA
52.5dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
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HDMI
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
1 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
1
1
Audio Out 3.5mm
1
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
0
0
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
No Ethernet
No Ethernet
Supported Resolutions
6.3
6.3
Native Resolution
1080p
1080p
4k @ 60Hz
Scaled
Scaled
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60Hz
No
Scaled (Forced)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
VRR
No
No
Input Lag
0.1
5.3
4k @ 60Hz
139.1
31.4
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
139.1
141.1
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
131.2
31.5
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
131.2
140.5
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
131.2
31.5
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
No
Dolby Vision
No
No
HLG
Yes
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
Yes (ARC)
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
No
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
No
No
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
No
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
No
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
2.0
0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
No
ARC: DTS 5.1
Yes
No
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
No
Optical: DTS 5.1
No
No
3D
3D Support
No
Yes
Features
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
Android
Android
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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