Best 1080P 150 inch Projector Under $1000 | Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Smart Laser Projector

[@randyloveridge1231]

Doesn't have 4K but it supports 4K and delivers a Full HD and HDR experience especially with the 3LCD Chip. Thanks for the review. Definitely considering as my first projector.

[@ZenyWorld]

it's doesn't have HDR

[@deadstick100]

@@ZenyWorld your wrong it does have HDR it’s right in the box and it’s in the settings menu

[@ZenyWorld]

@@deadstick100 you're right. I mess up between those models f11 and f12. There is HDR on f12, by the way I bought one f12

[@ibunkatraining]

I love it. It really is pricey but I trust the Epson quality for 10.000 hours. Switched from an old projector and almost couldn't believe the quality. Just watched blade runner 2048 on it yesterday. Like being in a cinema!

[@meronkari1910]

This projector does have hdr10. Hlg as well. It’s limited to certain video settings though. It’s on their website

[@MaxHandy-tv8ru]

I went and pulled the trigger with its limitations in mind. before spending big money on a latest and greatest. I'm really happy with it and the quality is solid. so great product to get your toes wet. ounce again for transportable and home, win win. Do your home work if your need and expectations require better. for 1000$ you wont go wrong. Greggles great shear, i already own this and you review was spot on.

[@carsgolfcigars]

How is it for love tv? And can I link it to a surround sound system?

[@deadstick100]

It does have HDR it’s literally on the box the reason your not getting HDR content is because you have to change your HDMI cable out first and turn it on in the settings.

[@shelleypenfold6623]

is the picture quality good in a room that isn't dark, ie. regular indoor lighting?

[@MaxJ.]

PLEASE reply: does it has bluetooth out?? So I can hook up my bluetooth soundbar. I would realy like to know. Thx

[@Qster83]

Yes you can Bluetooth from the android settings

[@alejandrostaroselski8964]

Hello! Awesome video! Hey, to play Netflix do u need any specific device or is there a way to play Netflix right from the projector?

[@awilkins079]

Hey, I love the idea of this projector, but I saw a reviewer on Amazon saying that the input lag on it is bad for gaming. What are your experiences?

[@ImaFattyCat]

I would stay away from projectors for gaming, the bigger “screen” isn’t worth the extra input lag, you are better off grabbing a nice little gaming monitor, or one of the new oleds. Just my opinion on the matter.

[@brendavaldez2493]

Hi everyone-Im hoping someone can give me some insight. I bought this projector and It looked AMAZING on my wall. I have high ceilings and maybe 200 inches wide. So I had a lot of room, however, it was just temporary until I got my screen projector, which is about 87w x 48h I noticed the picture isn't as crisp and the letters seem to look a bit grainy. Is there something I can do to fix it? or is it because it's on a smaller screen? I saw some comments about an HD or HDR cable? Hope someone can clear things up for me

[@2Timothy2.15]

Does this have Netflix yet? What about Amazon Prime, Global TV and CTV and Sportsnet?

[@DancingwithTech]

That's not bad at all. Thanks for the info Greg!

[@nooalovern]

How is the input lag (game mode) in this thing? I heard it's 120ms which is a deal breaker.

[@fahadalzahrani1907]

This is very important question????

[@israelquezada0454]

It's 120ms per some review.

[@fahadalzahrani1907]

@@israelquezada0454 is this good to play games.. I wendered 🤔

[@VeganBrianAnimalActivist]

Sorry another question, can you tell me the watt power usage is drawn, i was going to try and use this on a power station while camping

[@joriioshadrin2618]

Thanks..... Will the light turn on the screen 3.0x1.5?

[@dailydistruction]

Looks pretty cool but will wait for either next version of this projector or a price drop. Have a budget AuKing Mini Projector 2021 and it works fine.

[@MrJojo2go]

I have the same problem about no Netflix for years. You can side load a launcher to add netflix but it will play thru the launcher. An so annoyed that I plugged my google tv via HDMI to get around. I use the Anker capsule projector size of a coke can.

[@OhYeahTheNightNurse]

I purchased this item based on this review. Most of what he said is accurate, but I have to add my truth. When you’re accustomed to a bright high definition regular sized epson projector, this projector is lacking big time. For the price, this picture should be so much brighter. The sound is beautiful, but the low lumens makes this purchase not worth the cost. It’s a $350 type picture. The main thing I love about this projector is that resembles furniture and is small in size, but I would give this projector to my kids. Very dull picture.

[@chrisqzone]

What projector you recomend my friend i would like a good projector i thoufbt this would be the one but you made me doubt what would you suggest in the 800 to 1200 price range please help?

[@ZenyWorld]

@@chrisqzone If you have 1200, I recommend you the Epson EX10000. Is the best shot. It's laser with 4500 lumens and high contrast.

[@ZenyWorld]

You comment helped me, because I am used with 3500 lumens and my old epson projector is gone yesterday, so I was thinking in buy this one due the price. But I am studying if I'll spend more money to get something better because I hate dim screen

[@carsgolfcigars]

So you wouldn't recommend this for a home theatre?

[@knowthycell]

@@carsgolfcigars no. This is for portability

[@Bajaheat]

What color did you paint your wall? I’m doing a projector in my garage and would like to just paint the entire wall so it can be moved around the garage and still have a good picture

[@mariogarza7796]

Paint it silver

[@mariogarza7796]

That’s where the meaning of silver screen comes from

[@fordhamdonnington2738]

Does it allow for blu tooth speakers for a little extra for outdoor movies? I prefer that.

[@JesseJamez470]

The new update has bluetooth connection to any speaker now

[@YoungOHH]

Does it have an internet browser?Is it worth it for $700

[@khaledabdo8258]

Hello I have a big 5 meters walk in my place to screen films so would this projector be suitable for such wall

[@VeganBrianAnimalActivist]

is this device covered in leather?

[@tyebellamore5264]

Are you able to plug in a google chrome cast to this to bypass the netflix issue and just stream off your phone?

[@KaioshinAemi]

Good reviews from you but I won’t buy this projector for $1000. I rather buy the Epson 4K 3LCD for $1200 and use Apple TV 4K.

[@Music.Movies.67]

Kaioshin Supreme Epson doesn't make True 4K projectors, they are Fauk 4K just except a 4K signal, there still 1080p

[@Qster83]

@@Music.Movies.67 I think the home cinema one's like the 5050 ub are true 4k

[@Shane101A]

@@Qster83 It’s actually only about 2k. 3lcd projectors like Epson only pixel shift diagonally. Where as dlp projector pixel shift 4 times creating an actual faux 4K signal.

[@pcmacbob2479]

Will it work with a chromecast device? I have iPhone that I would like to display to this if it can

[@zonawild4854]

Can you connect Sonos beam, play 1 and Sub to this?

[@joskjj3625]

Just subscribed today Amazing work 👍

[@chaimode]

Can you connect Airpods to it?

[@dailydistruction]

Is there any ceiling mounts that you would recommend for this projector? Epson is sold out on their mounts designed for this projector.

[@Brandon-iw2mc]

it comes with its own in the box

[@ono80226]

How you play Netflix on it? I just received mined and have no idea how to play Netflix on it(I use iPhone ), many thanks

[@sandracano1111]

I dont get it.. i want to buy this one but would i need to plug my iphone in order to open netflix?

[@Qster83]

He's playing Netflix from his Google TV stick.

[@Music.Movies.67]

Projectors are not that good with HDR anyway so 1080p is fine. From what l have seen of HDR content on Netflix, Colours look so Washed out. How is the Fan noise on this projector?

[@TacoRob]

So 999.99 is under 1000 ? Right

[@KaioshinAemi]

Yes it’s under $1000, but if you have to pay $1000, would you buy it?

[@TacoRob]

@@KaioshinAemi no it’s basically 1000.000 and way more after taxes lol and no I will not buy it.

[@GregglesTV]

If you live in New Hampshire it's under $1,000 they don't have sales tax

[@rosefam427]

I have a questions can you Connect Bluetooth, if you can please let me know aspa

[@Buck0seven]

Great review!!! Thank you! Does the projector have a tripod mount on the bottom? My plan is to use this outside at night, and a tripod mount would be super helpful for positioning. ✌️

[@Qster83]

I believe it comes with a bracket, if not its easily ordered from Epson

[@xhappymasksalesmenx4092]

Yes

[@induslove]

You have to buy a mounting plate. I bought it from B&H Photo Video for $10, and then using a standard camera tripod. The projector is only 2.7 lbs so make sure it can hold that weight. I am using a cheap Targus TG-5060TR stand I bought from goodwill for $5, and it works perfectly.

[@orion2439]

From a distance of 2.5 meters, is a pixel grid visible on a 150 "screen?

[@fahadalzahrani1907]

Same question I have ¿

[@Qster83]

No

[@hondaguru3686]

Awesome Review bud. 👏

[@sh1n3bi9ht8]

Does it still run even when the power plug is plugged in?

[@Qster83]

Power plug HAS to be plugged in, it doesn't run on battery

[@mikepekock5321]

Can you get youtubeTV app preloaded on it?

[@Josecampos-ux5pg]

Does it have KZbin TV?

[@npatu2003]

Does it have manual keystone correction over HDMI?

[@induslove]

Keystone correction is via the remote. Personally I use a tripod stand and use the perfect height so I don't need to use keystone correction at all, because that degrades image quality.

[@xrayiiis13]

Just bought this and the HDMI ports worked for one day and then they no longer seem to be seen. Shut off restarted, reset, changed cables and nothing. Any suggestions that I haven't tried? I managed to get one good day of it working great. Then all that happened was the cord fell out of my apple that was connected to the HDMI? :'(

[@Music.Movies.67]

ElleGabri That's strange sounds like need to send it back for a replacement, usually if you pull out the mains plug on devices, when they are in operation it resets them, then they are okay after that. Is the picture from this projector bright enough watching dark videos like in horror movies? Is this projectors fan noisy?

[@xrayiiis13]

@@Music.Movies.67 Yeah, it never was okay after that. The picture is great in a dark room. You couldn’t watch much in a room that had a lights on. Other than that it’s a cool little projector. Fan isn’t noisy at all! Like close to nothing, you’d have to put your ear up close to hear anything.

[@israelquezada0454]

Did you replace the projector?

[@xrayiiis13]

@@israelquezada0454 No, you know it was crazy. I bought a more updated HDMI cable for it and plugged it in. Now it works and even the old cable is working in it???? 🤷🏼‍♀️ It’s a great projector.

[@israelquezada0454]

@@xrayiiis13 Ok sounds good. I was worried that maybe it was bad quality control. I have the epson Ef100 which was an older version. So I'm planning on upgrading. Thanks.

[@rosefam427]

On a iOS iPhone to the projector

[@justin-tyme]

I'm wondering if the tech KZbinrs have been paid for the recent reviews of the EF-12 (edit, they got them for free...), they all seem glowingly positive, same with a bunch of Vine reviews on Amazon off the back off free products. So I bought this projector after watching all the reviews but I wasn't super impressed and shall be returning it - why? It's way overpriced. The image quality is okay, but not "wow" and the contrast is mediocre. Along with blown highlights, no shadow detail and poor brightness. The HDR is inconsequential. There's also noticeable lag when gaming. For the asking price this thing should of been brighter (even a few hundred lumens more), better conectivity such as usb 2.0, ethernet and perhaps even native 4K resolution. Even though I paid like 899.99 which was a "sale" price, this thing is still overpriced. They couldn't even get Netflix certified for it. I may pick it up again if the price drops to like 600, because I do like the build/look, laser tech and portability of it. But for now I'll give it a miss. Xiaomi have bought out a global version of their mi projector pro 2 - more lumens, better connectivity, dual 10 watt speaker AND Netflix certification, that can be had for around 650.

[@Aleejandro_Gomez]

Its crazy that you are reviewing this. I know you're tech guy, its just ice been looking into projectors. I don't wanna spend this much but I have been into Vankyo brand. Not the greatest our there but for movie night, it does the job. I have the leisure 510 now and just ordered the v630w. Anyway. Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll update to a more expensive projector later

[@GregglesTV]

Yeah this thing is crazy how impressive it is especially in a dark room

[@Shane101A]

How have you been liking your Vankyo v630w. I’ve loved my 620 and I’ve been looking to upgrade to a higher quality projector.

[@Aleejandro_Gomez]

It's great for money. I have since upgraded to the ex7240 epson. Lost features from the vankyo but its brighter. We still have the v630, in the kids living area.

[@Shane101A]

@@Aleejandro_Gomez The epson ex 7240 isn’t even full 1080p though. Does it look better than the vankyo simply because it’s just higher quality?

[@Aleejandro_Gomez]

@@Shane101A I think it's brighter, especially with lights on. We don't use a TV in the living room. The vankyo is great in the evenings or at night but with the led lights in the kitchen or dining room on. The picture suffers.

[@DavidBrackett385]

No Netflix?

[@scottythompson940]

Cool video tech talk lol yes ok yep oh ok greg lol

[@BasisthaBanthoRabha]

What about the active 3d does it support?

[@induslove]

No 3D on this projector.

[@theunfairadvantages]

how does this compare to xgimi h2?

[@Qster83]

I believe its a bit brighter than the h2

[@aldoferdinand240]

¡Incredible! 😱

[@Fendson]

Does anyone know what projector is good for daylight too?

[@dailydistruction]

It works fairly well with curtains open but looks best with blackout curtains closed. Has amazing color and very clear picture. Easy to setup.

[@Fendson]

@@dailydistruction crap I had bought an electronic white curtain. :,(

[@Fendson]

@@dailydistruction lol!

[@dailydistruction]

@@Fendson I have a 100” electric screen for my projector, kind of wish I had gone with 120”. Still looks very nice, unable to find anything to ceiling mount it, Epson sold out on ceiling mounts 4 it.

[@Fendson]

@@dailydistruction so Epson would be the best projectors For daylight? I want a projector that’s versatile. For daylight and of course night .

[@MiguelLopez-dx1zz]

Cow King bed??

[@stlrepper711]

It's pretty damn decent for the picture quality and screen size but the price and not having Netflix pre-installed kills the deal for me☮&💖✌🏾

[@GregglesTV]

Yeah pretty weird it doesn't have Netflix but you can always plug in a streaming device to get around that

[@bandora]

@@GregglesTV Since it uses Android TV, you should be able to cast Netflix from your phone to it, right?

[@justin-tyme]

@@bandora no you can't do that, the Netflix app needs to be installed in order to cast Netflix to the device. You can cast your phone screen but that's not the same thing. You could side load a Netflix APK but it won't be HD.

[@justin-tyme]

I'm wondering if the tech KZbinrs have been paid for the recent reviews of the EF-12, they all seem glowingly positive, same with a bunch of Vine reviews on Amazon off the back off free products. So I bought this projector after watching all the reviews but I wasn't super impressed and shall be returning it - why? It's way overpriced. The image quality is okay, but not "wow" and the contrast is mediocre. Blown highlights, no shadow detail and poor brightness. The HDR is inconsequential. There's also noticeable lag when gaming. For the asking price this thing should of been brighter (even a few hundred lumens more), better conectivity such as usb 2.0, ethernet and perhaps even native 4K resolution. Even though I paid like 899.99 which was a "sale" price, this thing is still overpriced. They couldn't even get Netflix certified for it. I may pick it up again of they price drops to like 600, because I do like the build/look, laser tech and portability of it. But for now I'll give it a miss. Xiaomi have bought out a global version of their mi projector pro 2 - more lumens, better connectivity, dual 10 watt speaker AND Netflix certification, that can be had for around 650.

[@GregglesTV]

@@justin-tyme I was never paid to review this. The video is all honest opinions

[@greggchaffin1596]

I was so close to making a purchase up until the point where I learned it doesn’t support Netflix

[@meganfox2108]

Same here

[@slvvm4]

This or the Epson 2350

[@TheMeefive]

You lost me at "It's a thousand dollars. _ ."

[@landocycle]

I just bought 2 different $250 projectors from Amazon. Let’s just say I think you need to spend more, both got returned 😂

[@TheMeefive]

@@landocycle I have the Wewatch V30 for $103. I'm quite happy with it

[@landocycle]

@@TheMeefive guess we have different thresholds of product satisfaction 😂

[@TheMeefive]

@@landocycle I am more typical of the average projector buyer. The best selling projectors on Amazon are 720 p projectors that cost under $100. At least mine is native 1080 p and didn't break my bank account. But yeah it's ok if you have the money and you want the bells and whistles.

[@murdah4474]

I mean do you want to spend >$300 and kinds maybe enjoy your movies... Or pay another >$700 to most definitely enjoy your movies ?

[@Eddy11391]

This projector gets the job done pretty well. kzbin.infoUgkxS9P8zTOcmQg-hH0QeUi3dspOLyYgQ6dH Bear in mind it's a mini projector but all things considered the picture quality is pretty good. The attached photo is of the projector projecting onto my white closet doors. I still have not messed with the settings but I can't wait for our first family movie night on a larger scale. If you have issues with volume not working with your firestick, go into volume settings and you will find your solution there.

[@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285]

👍

[@webherring]

Why would anyone spend 1000 bucks on a projector and only listen to built-in speakers? They should get rid of the speakers, make it smaller and cheaper

[@CHRISINCOGNITO]

👋

[@GokhanBESIKTAS-fy9wk]

PLEASE SAND ME GİFT THİS PROJECTOR :)

[@MuahMan]

Hmmm, this thing is down to $600 bucks.

[@ascott4003]

The picture is not that great. 🙄 definitely not worth $1000.😡

[@eliaspereira1133]

Est wer y ea gord boss

[@glytch83]

Oh cmon! The Epson HomeCinema series are way brighter and color accurate and come in around 650 usd. Not to mention the Optoma gt1080 hdr. 800 bucks and a 120 inch screen from only 4 ft away with 8ms input lag AND at 120hz! This is a neat niche device because of the streaming and bluetooth embedded but there are an avalanche of better devices for under 1000 usd. Cmon Greg...cmon.

[@glytch83]

I was referring to the Epson Home Cinema 1060. Been using one as a monitor for 2 years. Brilliant and cost effective.

[@Music.Movies.67]

K Talbert This is a 3LCD Laser projector will not have bulbs to change, won't get Rainbow effects like with DLP. projectors. Projectors are Not that good at HDR so 1080p be fine. 4K HDR projectors are more Noisy because Fan has to work Harder to Cool it Down as HDR needs more Brightness Output

[@glytch83]

@@Music.Movies.67 The epson 1040 that I own is also a 3lcd projector. Still better than this box and 250 less to boot.

[@Music.Movies.67]

@@glytch83 yeah would of been handy if it was faux 4k and more Brightness, as this Epson EF12 has only 500 Lumens Brightness in Eco mode. This Epson F12 has few thing in its favour Fan noise is 22db in Eco mode, so it's bit quieter. Plus will save you £100's on not having to replace bulbs

[@Qster83]

Greg's clearly not a projector guy, Epson sent it to him for review and he'd recommend it for a buy.💁 if this was a majestechs video YEA I MIGHT have some sideye but what do you want him to say? It IS a great device. he's not recommending it OVER the 1060, I'm sure he'd rec that too if Epson sent it to him but they didn't. 💁

[@bryanp4827]

NOPE, if you TRULY want the best 1080p image, then take a step back a few years, to when projectors did the job flawlessly! My Mitsubishi HC 4000 will never be surpassed by today's rubbish, and neither will other dlp brands made in the same era...PERIOD!!