Epson doesn't expect you'll permanently mount the EF-100, so if you want a bigger or smaller image, you can just move it farther or closer (respectively) to the screen, wall or ceiling. Not only is there no lens shift, there's no zoom either. With larger image sizes, or close seating distances, you're far more likely to see pixels than with a 1080p projector. Resolution is just slightly higher than 720p at 1,280x800. Forget about HDR or 4K, it's not even 1080p. Many of the EF-100's hardware specs fall short of other projectors in its price range. It's easy to tote around, but sadly, Epson doesn't offer a battery-powered option. It measures 8.3 by 9.1 by 3.6 inches (WxDxH) and weighs just six pounds. The EF-100 comes in your choice of white, which I reviewed, or black with gold accents, and the design is a notch or three above other projectors with a pleasing, compact shape and textured finish.

Light source life (Normal mode): 12,000 hours.The end result isn't the best picture for the money, but instead a beautifully designed little projector with some unique qualities you can't find anywhere else. The price is a bit steep but not outrageously so at $900 (about £725 or AU$1,700). It was bright but lacked the punchy contrast or high resolution home theater aficionados crave. In my comparisons with more traditional projectors like the BenQ HT2050A and Epson's own Home Cinema 2150, the EF-100 turned in picture quality that's a bit of a mixed bag. Another cool feature is the included Android TV-powered streaming stick, sort of like a Roku or Fire TV Stick ( $23 at Amazon), which lets you wirelessly stream any content you want and tucks away invisibly inside a cozy little compartment. The main benefit, aside from sweet, sweet bragging rights, is never having to replace the projector lamp. My favorite part: lasers! Instead of a traditional projector lamp the EF-100 uses a laser light source, one of the only available at this price. Only 720p resolution (technically 1,280x800).

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