Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 vs EX3280 vs Pro EX7280: Which 3-Chip 3LCD Projector Offers the Best Value?

[Hardon Williams]

Introduce​

Parameter	Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01​	Epson EX3280​	Epson Pro EX7280​
Picture​	​	​	​
Price​	$299.99​	$349.99​	$499.99​
Recommended Uses​	Gaming​	Education, Business​	Home Cinema​
Highlight​	Connectivity: All-Digital HDMI for laptops, cable/satellite boxes, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, streaming devices (Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV) Design: Compact, lightweight, portable Color Correction: Advanced Scene Adaptive Color Correction for clear, natural picture Support: 1-year limited warranty, full-unit replacement, free lifetime technical support Streaming Compatibility: Built-in HDMI port for easy connection to streaming solutions (Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV)​	Product Type: Epson Certified-Refurbished Quality Assurance: Inspected and tested by Epson's quality-assurance team Brightness: 3,600 lumens (color and white) Resolution: XGA Technology: True 3-Chip 3LCD Color Accuracy: 100% RGB color signal for every frame Connectivity: HDMI port for streaming devices (Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast)​	Condition: Certified-Refurbished Quality Assurance: Inspected and tested by Epson's quality-assurance team Brightness: 4,000 lumens (color and white) Resolution: WXGA Technology: True 3-Chip 3LCD Color Accuracy: 100% RGB color signal Connectivity: HDMI port for streaming devices (Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast)​

Side-by-Side Comparison​

Display​

Parameter	Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01​	Epson EX3280​	Epson Pro EX7280​
Screen Size​	33 Inches - 378 Inches​	30 Inches - 889 Centimeters​	33 Inches - 320 Inches​
Throw Distance​	2.11 Feet - 34.1 Feet​	1.44 Feet - 1.95 Feet​	1.3 Feet - 1.56 Feet​
Contrast Ratio​	-​	15000:1​	16,000:1​
Display Resolution​	1280 x 800 Pixels​	3840 x 2160 pixels​	1280 x 800 Pixels​
Native Resolution​	1280 x 800​	1024 x 768​	1280 x 800​
Brightness​	3000 lumen​	3600 lumen​	-​
Display Type​	LCD​	LCD​	LCD​
Picture Quality Enhancement​	-​	3-chip 3LCD technology​	3LCD, 3-chip technology​

Features​

Parameter	Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01​	Epson EX3280​	Epson Pro EX7280​
Video Encoding​	-​	HDMI​	-​
Lamp Wattage​	200 Watts​	200 Watts​	210 Watts​
Light Source Life​	5000 Hours​	5000 Hours​	-​
Controller Type​	Button Control​	Button Control​	Button Control​
Control Method​	Remote​	Voice​	-​
Mount Type​	Ceiling Mount​	Tabletop Mount​	Tabletop Mount​
Noteworthy Features​	Built-In Wi-Fi​	Portable​	Portable​

Connectivity​

Parameter	Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01​	Epson EX3280​	Epson Pro EX7280​
Connectivity Technology​	USB, HDMI​	USB, HDMI​	VGA, USB, HDMI, Composite Video​
Hardware Connectivity​	USB, HDMI​	VGA, HDMI​	VGA, USB, HDMI​
Compatible Devices​	Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Television, Speaker​	Television, Gaming Console, Speaker, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Gaming Consoles, Smartphones​	Laptop, Gaming Console, Television, Tablet, Smartphone​

Measurements​

Parameter	Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01​	Epson EX3280​	Epson Pro EX7280​
Dimensions L x W x H​	11.6"L x 8.3"W x 3.4"H​	11.9"L x 9.3"W x 3.2"H​	-​
Item Weight​	5.3 Pounds​	5.2 Pounds​	5.7 Pounds​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01​	Pros: • Bright image even in eco mode • Super colors • Good contrast compared to similar products • Very low fan noise • Reliable brand with lasting performance • Easy to set up and adjust height • Capable of projecting a large screen size Cons: • Gray bars at the top and bottom due to aspect ratio • Bulb life is less and non-replaceable, though 12k hours in eco mode is acceptable • Limited connectivity with only 1 HDMI and 1 USB port, no aux port • Heat generated during extended use of gaming consoles
Epson EX3280​	Pros: • Bright picture quality suitable for well-lit environments • Easy setup process • Quick shipping • Good performance in small to medium conference rooms • HDMI coupling works well • Affordable compared to higher-end models • Suitable for average home use Cons: • Resolution quality may not be suitable for text at a distance • Focus can be somewhat imprecise • Lacks features like a thumb drive port and Bluetooth capability • Not ideal for educational programs or high-demand presentations • Some users may find it lacks the quality expected from more expensive models
Epson Pro EX7280​	Pros • Great picture quality • Performs well in partially lit rooms • Suitable for large screens and large spaces • Out-of-the-box functionality with effective adjustment features • Positive long-term user satisfaction Cons • Only one HDMI port • Potential issues with refurbished units, such as remote malfunction