Epson EF-21

Epson EF-21, packshot

Idéal pour : Idéal pour regarder des films dans une pièce sombre ou tamisée avec une installation simple et portable.

En bref : Le consensus Reddit décrit un vidéoprojecteur compact offrant une image nette et lumineuse pour son positionnement tarifaire. Ses noirs limités, son interface Google TV lente et son rendu plafonné au 1080p tempèrent toutefois ce bilan.

Note de consensus

7.9/10

#17 sur 47 · Vidéoprojecteurs

selon Reddit

Score de sentiment85 % positifs
Positifs17
Neutres0
Négatifs3

Au-delà de ce modèle, la marque Epson (toutes gammes) recueille 58 % d'avis positifs sur 411 utilisateurs Reddit. Ce signal marque ne compte pas dans la note du modèle ci-dessus.

Points forts

Forte luminosité

11 4

« It’s got good picture quality (esp. from the price pov), the clarity and brightness of the image is pretty impressive, ngl. » Voir l’avis

« We just got ours and I was shocked how clear it was even in jut dimmed light. » Voir l’avis

« After a lot of research I decided to go with epson because of better brightness and being able to project upto 150’ where epson tops out at 120’? » Voir l’avis

Bonne qualité d’image

22 6

« I only read part of your review, but I tell you, those are some nice photos capturing what looks like a kick ass viewing experience. » Voir l’avis

« It’s got good picture quality (esp. from the price pov), the clarity and brightness of the image is pretty impressive, ngl. » Voir l’avis

« We just got ours and I was shocked how clear it was even in jut dimmed light. » Voir l’avis

Bon rapport qualité-prix

8 2

« It’s got good picture quality (esp. from the price pov), the clarity and brightness of the image is pretty impressive, ngl. » Voir l’avis

« We got it with a huge discount from Epson as Epson Re Newed. » Voir l’avis

« Yeah I see people spend $400 on a no-name projector in /budgetprojectors and just think “no way!”. » Voir l’avis

Installation facile et flexible

8 1

« It’s also fairly easy to set up and use, esp. If you’re using it for movies. » Voir l’avis

« It is a great projector if you are not a videophile and need something simple and reliable. » Voir l’avis

« My new house is very small so I needed something portable. » Voir l’avis

Fiabilité éprouvée

4 1

« It even comes with two year warranty, if I am correct. » Voir l’avis

« I believe it will serve us long time since it’s laser based. » Voir l’avis

« The price of the Epson is equivalent to the Horizon, 550€, and better warranty since it is 100% Amazon sell. » Voir l’avis

Points faibles

Connectique limitée

1 3

« I only use the EF21 for projection mapping so the first thing I want to do is change to HDMI input, but I've learned to wait nearly a minute after the home screen appears before attempting to switch… » Voir l’avis

« I looked into this and it seems like its advertised for casual gaming and has 20ms input lag. » Voir l’avis

« 26ms at 4k60hz and 1080p60z with no keystone on. » Voir l’avis

CritèreNote /10Ce qu'en dit le consensus
Luminosité9.6Les utilisateurs Reddit jugent la luminosité convaincante dans le noir ou avec une lumière tamisée.
Image8.5L’image est généralement jugée nette et plaisante, malgré des noirs limités et un affichage en 1080p.
Prix8.1Le rapport qualité-prix est largement apprécié, surtout en promotion, malgré un tarif parfois élevé face aux modèles économiques.
Fiabilité7.0Les avis évoquent un appareil simple et rassurant, mais une expérience Google TV particulièrement lente.
Connectique3.9L’unique port HDMI suffit pour un lecteur externe, mais le changement d’entrée peut être ralenti par Google TV.
Installation8.1L’installation est décrite comme simple, avec un format portable adapté aux espaces réduits.
Son0.0Le haut-parleur intégré est jugé peu performant par un utilisateur Reddit.
Mis à jour le 2026-07-29 Comment on calcule

Avis Reddit

22 avis analysés · Positifs 17 Neutres 0 Négatifs 3

  • Albsantos 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    I only read part of your review, but I tell you, those are some nice photos capturing what looks like a kick ass viewing experience. Very cool.

  • JohnnyIsNearDiabetic 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · What's the best Portable projector?

    I would agree w the ones suggesting Epson EF21 bcs it’s a good option for a mini portable projector. It’s got good picture quality (esp. from the price pov), the clarity and brightness of the image is pretty impressive, ngl. It’s also fairly easy to set up and use, esp. If you’re using it for movies. It’s not the best for gaming due to the lag that is pretty noticeable, and the sound quality isn’t the best bcs projectors like these don’t always have the best speakers. I’d say if you’re wanting to explore more reviews and good recommendations, check this site called reddit vetted which sums up a lot of reviews from reddit and makes it easier to go thru, and it's updated to recent stuff so yk it's not suggesting you old stuff.

    GamingInstallation facilePortableQualité-prix
  • Astandarta 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    We just got ours and I was shocked how clear it was even in jut dimmed light. We got it with a huge discount from Epson as Epson Re Newed. IMHO totally worth the money.

    Qualité-prixSalon lumineux
    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    We have a whole system with a master series tv. Projector is for kid’s game room (so cartoons, videos of the nature and Switch games once he is old enough). I believe it will serve us long time since it’s laser based.

    GamingSource laser
  • valor19 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Dang, photos look fantastic. I assumed it was 4K until you posted it was 1080p, I'm still using an Epson Home Cinema 2040, which is an older 1080p, 3 LCD model, and it is pretty damn great. Eventually I will get a 4K projector but very happy with my Epson.

  • Zealousideal-Mix7985 🇬🇧

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    r/budgetprojectors · Got myself an Epson EF-21/ INDIA

    You can never compare projector’s image quality with a tv. Tv will anyday offer better picture quality. I too have a 65 inch 4k tv but I use it only for gaming. Projector offers a different viewing experience.

    r/budgetprojectors · Got myself an Epson EF-21/ INDIA

    I don’t think it’s suited for daylight viewing. The above pictures are during the day time with all the curtains closed. If you can make the room slightly darker by closing the curtains, it will do good.

    r/budgetprojectors · Got myself an Epson EF-21/ INDIA

    Biggest downside is I can clearly notice the difference between 1080p and 4k. I’ve played forza horizon 5, Rdr2 and Spiderman 2 just to see how it performs and it clearly felt like it isn’t built for gaming. Hdr is fine and frames are not choppy, it’s the resolution. May be, my gaming monitor has spoiled me.

  • darkbeam77 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    This is the way to go. It even comes with two year warranty, if I am correct. It is a great projector if you are not a videophile and need something simple and reliable.

    Installation facile
  • Alarming-Yoghurt-615 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Thanks for that and appreciate the comments, as stated further above it’s not going to blow minds in terms of what it can do, esp when I am hindering it by not having a screen etc, but I do trust either epson or BenQ and am genuinely pleased with the scale/quality of what I’m viewing. Cheers

    Qualité-prix
    r/projectors · Epson EF-21

    Stunning fella, look at those deep reds wow It’s whisper quiet also I have noticed, like I say, am well happy, yours should look great with a proper screen added

    r/projectors · Epson EF-21

    Replying to Alarming-Yoghurt-615... Hahaha Epson crew,, honestly I absoloutly love this thing. Total film enjoyment now Yours should look epic with a screen https://preview.redd.it/6u097omzm4gg1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=374e3102b1432ebf2011271397c484bba56ec97e

    r/projectors · Epson EF-21

    Thank you kindly Tools for the job n all,,, this one is a sole film night unit, but equally it can perform in daylight, but the 1000ansi may hold it back Anyways appreciate the comments

    r/projectors · Epson EF-21

    Well it arrived yesterday and I’m absolutely thrilled with it. Put ‘The Mask’ on last night and the green head and orange suit simply popped with your recommended settings, very happy chappy with this unit, thanks

    r/projectors · Epson EF-21

    I mean I’m as green as the grass in the shires when it comes to projectors, but that looks damn fine to these eyes, thanks for sending that

    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Compared to some others, reviews state it struggles in darker scenes appearing grey! Do I notice this? Nope, but someone paying thousands more, or making a more informed choice than I may just do. I mean I love the thing, think films look great on it

    Home cinéma (pièce sombre)
    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Oh I still have the Epson and I love it, suits my needs perfectly, the native tv app is a little slow before it gets going, but once it puts some coal on the fire it’s fast enough. Can’t fault picture quality etc

    Smart / Android TV
    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Around three months in and I must say I am amazingly happy with this little Epson, I am so glad I got this and not a TV or similar …think the lack of attn to it is that there are of course much more pricier options available which on balance give a much better picture than the Epson, However you pay for that leap in picture quality. Each to their own and I respect the low/mid/top tiers equally,,but me,, I could not be happier with the purchase ….perhaps the only slight gripe is the interface, can take a while for it to put the coal on and get going, but once it is up to speed it’s more than acceptable tbf

    Smart / Android TVQualité-prix
    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    You are welcome, for info a few weeks in and am very pleased with this purchase, I really can’t fault it for the money

    Qualité-prix
    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Correct, it’s got a single hdmi port so you can plug in a google streamer, firestick etc The epson hasn’t got 4K pixel shifting tech so any content would be downscaled I think to 1080p Hope that’s useful

    Smart / Android TVFilms 4K
    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Haha pull all the planets,,,,am hearing you there 100% Also Thank you for the review feedback Takes a couple of minutes for mine to kick in properly so I navigate in a somewhat slick manner, I may just try a powered firestick or Roku etc at some point soon. I forgive it soon as I see the picture though, makes me smile every single time Enjoy yours….

    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Thank you for that and I’m pinching your saying hahaha really made me laugh brilliant! I Just wanted to post an honest experience of what I am viewing, like I say each and every one of you have provided utterly sound commentary and steered my purchasing decision. I suppose I just love projectors and the gravitas of watching a film on the big screen. All the best to you I think ultimately I’d like a dedicated cinema room but for now this is kind of great all round for my viewing needs. I will say that I appreciate totally that it’s not for everyone, but I do highly recommend it for a modest budget imo decent little projector,,,,cheers

    Home cinéma (pièce sombre)Qualité-prix
    r/projectors · Epson EF-21

    I promised myself I’d watch empire and ROTJ soon s I got it lol, and if films as old as me look this good, then I have no idea how good Bladerunner 2049 etc will be

    r/projectors · Epson EF-21

    https://preview.redd.it/x1x3pssjo1gg1.jpeg?width=4208&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa5f00524e00b70f47c75fa42dae65abbb796447 Well this is for starters, I’m over the moon with it tbh, this is on a standard wall, no screen as yet, but will see how it goes as is, will post a proper review and delete this post soon

  • Lowbider 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson EF-21

    I have the EF-11 with is pretty much the same expect EF-21 has build in google tv. they are very bright at 120 inch screen, I run my in Dynamic mode with is max brightness with all noise reduction options off.

    r/projectors · Epson EF-21 vs Epson Home Cinema 1080p

    EF-21 for sure with 1000 lumens you could get a bright 120 inch screen easily also laser runs cooler and very quiet then the hot bulbs also bulbs start to flicker after 400 or 600 hours of use, if ran in ECO mode witch you will do to the high noise levels I know I had the HC1060 I now have the EF-11 you also get better black levels

  • Legitimate-Error-633 🇬🇧

    2 commentaires analysés

    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Yeah I see people spend $400 on a no-name projector in /budgetprojectors and just think “no way!”. Just spend an extra 100 on this one!

    Qualité-prix
    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    I found this projector by chance and am wondering why not more people are talking about it. Laser projection, 3CCD and a respectable 1000 ANSI linens for this price is very attractive. The cheapest laser projector after this that I could find was the Nebula Capsule 3 and that was double the price, less lumens and no 3CCD. Bit of background, I came from an Epson Home Cinema 2100 (TW5600) which I unfortunately had to sell - or actually I had to sell the house with the cinema room it was in. My new house is very small so I needed something portable. I also liked Epson and their 3CCD technology. This EF-21 is the perfect match. I only watch in the dark so the 1000 ANSI is fine (the TW5600 had 2600 ANSI and was ok in daylight).

  • AV_Integrated 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Help with choosing projector

    No projectors do well competing with a lot of light in the room. That's physics and it IS as simple as that. A TV absolutely trounces a projector in that regard. Likewise, you are looking at the 'portable' projector category which is pushing maximum light output near 1,000 lumens. But, reality may be a fair bit less for the Epson and a good deal less for the GV50. This video (different Epson model) got over 900 ISO lumens from the Epson and only 325 from the GV50. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xeugc\_Y-mFY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xeugc_Y-mFY) As a very simple statement, if you want more light in the room, get the brightest projector you can, even if there are a few minor tradeoffs. Epson delivers a great looking image overall, and the EF21 is a solid choice that I would take in a second over the GV50 if I was using it in a room with any ambient light. But, it will only go so far with fighting ambient light. Keep in mind that models like the Nexigo Trivision Ultra, or the Soundcore Nebula X1 or XGimi Horizon 20, are pushing over twice the amount of light out of their projectors with their lifestyle models, and they are starting to add zoom and lens shift to some models as well. These models don't have to cost $1,000+ more than what you are spending, but they do cost more. Keep an eye out for good deals.

  • BloodResponsible3538 🇬🇧

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  • Awkward_Ad_9595 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Yeah in the settings you can adjust the projector to default to last used input upon powering it and this is what I did. I don’t see the Google TV UI at all anymore.

    Smart / Android TV
  • thelocu5t 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Solid review, I have one too. I'm not sure whether Google TV just sucks, or if it really just sucks on the EF21. I have a no-name $200 Amazon projector that also has Google TV and it seems way snappier than the Epson. I only use the EF21 for projection mapping so the first thing I want to do is change to HDMI input, but I've learned to wait nearly a minute after the home screen appears before attempting to switch inputs. It's like it has to pull all the planets in to alignment before it'll smoothly navigate. Kind of like a 10 year old budget Android tablet. Odd that the cheapo GTV projector doesn't have the same problem.

    Smart / Android TV
    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Yeah, even a $19 roku stick works better. Do you have yours set to default to the HDMI on power on? I haven't figured that out yet but that'd save me the most frequent lag of waiting for Google TV to figure itself out before it even lets me switch inputs.

    Smart / Android TV
  • Junior-r5c 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Great pictures! I'm thinking of buying one; it's relatively inexpensive in my country. I wanted to ask if it's possible to install a Google Streamer to improve the Android system's performance? Thanks!

    Smart / Android TVQualité-prix
  • Funny_Obligation2412 🇬🇧🌐

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    r/projectors · Epson EF-21

    Looks amazing. Is that with all lights in the room turned off ? How is it with a bit of light on ?

  • Western-Low-1348 🇬🇧

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  • TechNick1-1 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Screen material recommendations please

    Higher Gain = Brighter. If its higher than 1.3 you can get Hotspotting. For your 100" Screen 1.0 matte white would be fine. If you want better Blacks and perceived Contrast you´ll need a grey negative Gain Screen around 0.9. It should not be lower than 0.8 because then it will be too dark with your Projector. 0.8 Gain grey is basically 20% darker than matte white 1.0 Gain.

    r/projectors · Epson ef 21 or fh52 ?

    FH52 is a 2020 Model with a Bulb and basically the same LCD Panels! Buy the newer laser Model. If you want to improve Blacks and perceived Contrast you can achieve this with the right Screen.

    r/projectors · Epson ef 21 or fh52 ?

    With a DLP Projector i would call it "huge". With your Epson LCD i would say "significant", because a screen will always improve the overall picture Quality and this one especially the Blacks and perceived Contrast.

  • Desperate-Purpose178 🇬🇧

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  • PlayStationPepe 🇬🇧

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  • KWagle 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Best Projector to Buy in 2026? (Price, Brightness, Resolution)

    The EF21 is probably worth $500, unlike the cheap Chinese crap we keep telling people not to buy. I have a ViewSonic M2e, a similar mini projector, and it works well in dark rooms at smaller screen sizes. But it’s not going to be anywhere near as bright as the first three projectors the OP mentioned. (The Freestyle is overpriced, and very dim.)

  • Thakkali_chatni 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Vidda(Hisense) C3 ultra (short review) and buying advice for EU

    I mean I dont want to risk warranty coverage if its grey import so whats the best alternative? Mars 3 is currently on sale for 1099 AUD in amazon but its black basically look gray in all reviews so I want something with decent contrast and black. Waiting for Hisense M2 pro to go on sale again, missed the 999 AUD sale, now its 1700 AUD. I am keeping Epson EF21 as my last backup option and waiting for it go on sale as well. I dont really need speakers as I have external Edifier D32 speaker.

  • CherylEng 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Screen material recommendations please

    Received the Epson EF-21 a few hours ago and OMG! It’s bright even at the lowest settings with daytime ambient light. Cue Fred from SpongeBob SquarePants going “My eyes!!!!!!” Developed the same eye pain I get when I look at TV screens. A larger screen will have to wait until I adapt to the drastic increase in brightness. ![gif](giphy|84BjZMVEX3aRG)

  • Eggbert-Ad4102 🇬🇧

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  • RoiPourpre 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Is the epson ef 21 my best bet for less than 1000€ ?

    I'm in Belgium and the used video-projector market seems to be non-existent. I've already tried a lamp but it didn't work for me, so I'd like to try a laser to see if it works better for me... Otherwise, I'm afraid the experience with the ef21 will be very disappointing...

  • Academic-Guava9227 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson ef 21 or fh52 ?

    Hi, I'm thinking of buying the ef21 but I'm afraid of the poor contrast and black levels. Are you happy with yours after this time?

  • TheMacJezza 🇬🇧

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  • Imaginary-Pride2735 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Deciding between Epson epiqvision ef-21 and Benq TH575

    Im considering the same purchase. Unfortunately I have seen a r4eview where the previous gen EF-12 had over 100ms of input lag. I havent been able to confirm this from any other source. Its 1080p so input lag would be at least 30 something ms anyways, but the EF21/22 seem to be almost the same, so I cant say for sure that the latency is low. Honestly I would love 4k, but the autokeystone, and integrated featuyres make it look liek its one of the easiest to set up. Please anyone chime in on the latency if you7y know anythring. sdoprry for typos.

  • ShapeHungry7388 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Deciding between Epson epiqvision ef-21 and Benq TH575

    I recently bought the Epson EF-21 (Laser, 1,000lm) and compared it with the LG PF1500 (LED, 1,400lm) and the Epson EB-U42 (Lamp, 2,200lm in Eco mode). The image quality was good and the best among the three. The brightness seemed almost the same as the others in ambient light, but the fan noise was significantly quieter and much less annoying compared to the others. One possible drawback is the limited throw distance. However, this is not an issue for my use case, as I place the projector on a table and project onto a wall (automatic keystone correction works great). But if you need precise throw adjustments, BenQ might be a better option. Additionally, the built-in Google TV might feel unnecessary if you don’t plan to use it. I appreciate its low energy consumption (max 108W), long light life, and simple cabling. Overall, I’m satisfied with it.

  • The_Hook_Up 🇬🇧

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  • Bob_the_blacksmith 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson EF-21 useable for gaming?

    Thanks! Interested to know where you found that information as I can’t find lag info anywhere. 20ms would be way better than I expected, given the atrocious lag on the EF-12.

  • Glow_Worm_03 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Xgimi Horizon Ultra naturally aims upwards - are all projectors like this?

    Anything but straight. And also the amount of keystone is actually quite limited. It's comically frustrating. The Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro just came out, but I assume that it will have the same issue. And it's 50% more expensive than the T2. The newly announce Epson EF-21 and EF-22 might be the best option, for a decent portable projector, but it's going to be 3-4x more expensive than the T2, to the point that it kind of defeats the purpose.

  • Spiritual-Race-6483 🇪🇸

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    r/projectors · Epson ef-21 review

    Acabo de comprar el mío a un super precio en Perú, estaba entre este y el EF61 sin embargo por el precio me fui por el EF21 quisiera saber como ha sido tu experiencia si aun tienes el proyector. Anteriormente tuve un Proyector Havit PJ209A Pro y para mi experiencia fue muy bueno lo malo era que cada cierto tiempo tenia que desarmarlo por completo y limpiar sus componentes internos por el polvo, no sé como sea Epson con sus proyectores con el tema del ingreso del polvo

  • paradys1975 🌐

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  • ArmGlittering8957 🇪🇸

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    r/budgetprojectors · Got myself an Epson EF-21/ INDIA

    Gracias, si se ve relativamente mejor, preguntaba en parte, porque los proyectores epson me llamaron la atención, más que algunos DLP ya que algunoa tienden a tener efecto arcoiris a pesar de tener un contraste algo superior entonces quería saber que tan bueno es.

    r/budgetprojectors · Got myself an Epson EF-21/ INDIA

    Yo lo veo bien, me parece que tiene buena imagen, a pesar de no ser proyectada la imagen sobre una pantalla de proyección, aunque sí quiero saber que tan nítido es, y como maneja los colores, contraste, brillo, porque hoy en día los celulares al tomar foto con un celular la mayoría ya incluye sistema que mejora la imagen y contraste

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Questions fréquentes

L’Epson EF-21 offre-t-il une bonne qualité d’image ?

Les utilisateurs Reddit apprécient largement sa netteté et son rendu général, jugés convaincants pour le prix. Les noirs peuvent néanmoins paraître gris dans les scènes sombres, et les contenus de définition supérieure sont ramenés en 1080p.

Est-il assez lumineux en journée ?

Le consensus Reddit juge sa luminosité supérieure à celle de plusieurs modèles portables comparés et satisfaisante dans l’obscurité ou avec une lumière tamisée. Les témoignages ne permettent pas de garantir un résultat aussi convaincant en pleine lumière.

Google TV fonctionne-t-il correctement ?

Plusieurs utilisateurs Reddit signalent une interface très lente, notamment au démarrage et avant le changement d’entrée. Il est possible de démarrer sur la dernière entrée utilisée afin de contourner largement ce problème.

L’Epson EF-21 convient-il au jeu vidéo ?

Un avis Reddit relève une latence nettement perceptible, ce qui le rend peu adapté au jeu. Les utilisateurs le recommandent davantage pour les films et les usages vidéo courants.