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Epson Ef 100B Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£840Native panel resolution:1280x800ANSI lumens:2000Throw ratio:1.04-1.4:1Lamp life:12000 hours

Epson Ef 100B Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson Ef 100B
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

90%

6.8

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

▲Better than 68% of projectors
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

▲Better than 57%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

42%

7.3

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

6.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

8.1

Design & Power

▲Better than 65%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

▲Better than 79%
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson Ef 100B

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

42%

7.3

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

6.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

8.1

Design & Power

6.8
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Popularity:
Epson Ef 100B has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 75.8% of projectors.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

6.7
ANSI lumens
2000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 2000 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 5.2% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2,500,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2500000:1, higher than 90.4% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1280x800
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x800, lower than 74.6% of projectors and equal to 7.8% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1280x800
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x800, lower than 75.9% of projectors and equal to 7.9% of projectors.
Supports 1080p input.
Projection technology
3LCD
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Throw ratio
1.04-1.4:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
150 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.7% of projectors and equal to 10% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
39 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 39 ms, higher than 67.6% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
In Game Mode.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 34% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 41.6% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Wi-Fi via included Android TV dongle.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 4.2, more modern than 56.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Android TV via included dongle.
Operating system
Android
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Epson iProjection app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
Two remotes included.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Laser Diode.
Lamp life
12,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 12,000 hours, longer than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Laser light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 36.3% of projectors and equal to 19% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
172 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 172 W of power, less than 59.3% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Epson Ef 100B vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (92% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    92% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 15 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Android TV via included dongle.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    Via included Android TV dongle.
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
    Laser Diode.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Voice remote included.
  • 6.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Epson Ef 100B
    the average projector
    Epson Ef 100B has a higher user score than the average projector (8.51 vs 8.000).
    8.51 vs 8
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (92% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    92% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 15 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (45 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    45 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
    Via included Android TV dongle.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Android TV via included dongle.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Voice remote included.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
    Laser Diode.
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (26 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    26 dB vs 28 dB
  • 1 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (29 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    29 dB vs 30 dB
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Supports 1080p input.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 12 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (39 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    39 ms vs 27 ms
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Supports 1080p input.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 12 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (39 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    39 ms vs 27 ms
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 8,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (12,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    Laser light source life.
    12,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 85 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (230 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    230 mm vs 145 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson Ef 100B

  • Bright laser light source (2,000 lumens) performing well even in moderate ambient light
  • Extremely long-lasting light source, rated for up to 20,000 hours in Eco mode
  • Highly portable, lightweight design that fits easily into a backpack
  • Versatile placement options, including the ability to project onto the ceiling
  • Easy setup with automatic vertical keystone correction and user-friendly menus
  • Often bundled with an Android TV dongle for convenient streaming
  • Attractive aesthetic with a 'leather-like' finish and copper/bronze accents
  • Relatively low fan noise (26–29 dB) during standard operation

What customers don't like about Epson Ef 100B

  • Low native resolution (1280 x 800 / WXGA), which is lower than most modern 1080p projectors
  • Disappointing black levels, often appearing greyish rather than true black
  • Limited connectivity with only one HDMI port and no digital optical audio out
  • Built-in 5W speaker lacks depth and bass, making external audio almost necessary
  • Lacks support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) or 3D content
  • Noticeable 'screen-door effect' (visible pixels) when projecting very large images
  • Plastic built-in stand is reported to be somewhat flimsy
  • No optical zoom, meaning image size can only be adjusted by physically moving the unit

Verdict

The Epson EF-100B is a compact, portable 3LCD laser projector featuring 2,000 lumens of both color and white brightness and a native WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution. It utilizes MicroLaser Array Technology for vibrant images up to 150 inches and boasts a long-lasting light source rated for up to 20,000 hours in Eco mode. Main pros include its sleek, lightweight 2.7kg design, high 2,500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for deep blacks, and the inclusion of an Android TV dongle for seamless streaming with built-in Google Assistant. However, notable cons include its relatively low resolution compared to modern 1080p or 4K standards, lack of HDR or 3D support, and limited connectivity with only a single HDMI port.

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