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LG CineBeam Q
Epson EpiqVision Mini EF21
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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
LCD
Light Source
Laser
Our Verdict
LG CineBeam Q
Epson EpiqVision Mini EF21
The LG CineBeam Q is better than the Epson EpiqVision Mini EF21. The LG is even more portable due to its smaller size and integrated handle. While it's a bit dimmer than the Epson, it makes up for it with far superior contrast, making it look much better in dark rooms. Neither projector is a good option for gaming, but if forced against a wall, the LG has slightly faster input lag due to the inclusion of a Game Mode.
Variants
- CineBeam Q (Silver)
- EpiqVision Mini EF21 (White)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
7.1
6.3
Contrast
8.3
5.2
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
5.6
8.1
Color Gamut
9.3
7.2
Brightness
5.5
6.2
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
5.5
6.2
Brightness Measurement Picture
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White Light Output
343 lm
602 lm
Color Light Output
415 lm
603 lm
Brightness Uniformity
97%
91%
Screen Brightness
43 cd/m²
64 cd/m²
Contrast
8.3
5.2
APL Native Contrast
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
1% APL Native Contrast
1,435 : 1
302 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
906 : 1
257 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
583 : 1
213 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
403 : 1
181 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
258 : 1
140 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
144 : 1
92 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
5.6
8.1
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
5.95
2.20
Color dE
3.41
2.73
Gamma
2.19
2.13
Color Temperature
7,408 K
6,246 K
Picture Mode
FILMMAKER MODE
Natural
Color Temp Setting
Warm
Standard
Gamma Setting
2.2
No Gamma Setting
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
9.3
8.9
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
0.68
1.01
Color dE
1.38
1.86
Gamma
2.18
2.13
Color Temperature
6,469 K
6,595 K
White Balance Calibration
22 point
1 point
Color Calibration
Yes
No
Picture Mode
FILMMAKER MODE
Custom
Color Gamut
9.3
7.2
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
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Rec. 709 xy
99.44%
94.56%
Rec. 709 uv
99.07%
94.30%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
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Rec. 2020 xy
84.70%
54.30%
Rec. 2020 uv
87.63%
59.93%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
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Imaging Technology
DLP
LCD
Light Source
Laser
Laser
Spectral Power Distribution
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Optics
Optical Zoom
No
No
Focus
Auto Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.00
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.81
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
N/A
Portability
8.0
7.0
Dimension Picture
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Height
5.3" (13.5 cm)
4.3" (11.0 cm)
Width
4.5" (11.5 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)
Depth
5.3" (13.5 cm)
7.5" (19.1 cm)
Weight
3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
5.1 lbs (2.3 kg)
Noise
6.3
7.8
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
56.5dBA
48.3dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
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HDMI
1 (HDMI 2.0)
1 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
0
1
Audio Out 3.5mm
0
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
0
0
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
No Ethernet
No Ethernet
Supported Resolutions
7.3
3.3
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
1080p
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
No
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled
No
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
Input Lag
3.2
2.5
4k @ 60Hz
53.8
N/A
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
61.2
N/A
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
54.7
64.7
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
65.2
64.7
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
54.7
64.7
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
No
Dolby Vision
No
No
HLG
Yes
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
Yes (ARC)
Yes (ARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
No
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)
0
0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
No
ARC: DTS 5.1
No
No
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
No
Optical: DTS 5.1
No
No
3D
3D Support
No
No
Features
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
webOS
Android
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
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