Looking at the Epson Lifestudio range, one thing is clear: these new projectors are primarily about design, with a rather successful aesthetic, particularly for the Epson Flex series with two cubic-shaped models. More generally, this new range is designed to meet the needs of portable and ultra-short throw projectors, with an emphasis on home entertainment, installation flexibility and integration into interiors.
Epson Lifestudio, 3LCD technologies and Sound by Bose ££££
Another major feature of the Epson Lifestudio models is that these are the brand's first smart projectors, i.e. equipped with applications for direct access to multiple audio-video sources. Finally, the Epson Lifestudio range is based on the integration of an audio system developed in collaboration with Bose.
In detail, the Epson Lifestudio collection includes five models, the Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-71 (Full HD) and Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72 (Ultra HD), the Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-62 (Ultra HD) and Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61 (Full HD) series, as well as the ultra-short throw model Epson Lifestudio Grand EH-LS670 (Ultra HD). Each model is built on exclusive 3LCD technology, Sound by Bose technology designed to deliver synchronized and immersive sound without external speakers (four audio modes allow users to adapt the sound to their content), the Google TV operating system, not to mention simplified installation and implementation features.
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The compact Lifestudio Pop series offers maximum portability and several finishes (metallic black, metallic navy, white diamond, glacier green or rose quartz), a brightness announced at 700 lumens and support for the [abc]ALLM[/abc] function. The Lifestudio Flex series (oak or white diamond) ranges from 700 lumens also for the EF-71 to 1,000 lumens for the EF-72.
These also feature a tilting (+90°/-15°) and swivel (+90°) stand, ALLM compatibility, ambient touch LED lighting, for a maximum image size of 150" (381 cm). Finally, the Lifestudio Grand Serie EH-LS60 model, capable of displaying a 120" (305 cm) image with only a few centimeters of distance, is rated at 3,600 lumens. It also features HDR10 compatibility and is available in metallic black and diamond white finishes.
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Available immediately. Indicative prices:
• €750 for the Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61
• €940 for the Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-62
• €1,050 for the Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-71
• €1,350 for the Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72
• €2,500 for the Epson Lifestudio Grand EH-LS670
Advertised accessories include the Lifestudio Adjustable Floor Stand (ELPFS01), priced at €170, and the Lifestudio Wireless Karaoke Microphone (ELPKM01), compatible with all models, priced at €130.
