A bright, gaming friendly 1080p projector for living rooms, with Google TV in the box. A good pick if you can live with replacing a lamp.
Amazon $649The BenQ TH575i is the better projector overall, rated 4.6 to 3.9. The BenQ TH575i leads on streaming, warranty and setup. The Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 costs $249.01 less ($399.99 vs $649).
A bright, inexpensive portable projector for buyers who want a big picture in a room that is not fully dark. Plan on a streaming stick for Netflix.
Amazon $399.99Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BenQ TH575i for streaming (Google TV with licensed Netflix vs Android TV, no licensed Netflix), warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and setup (Auto keystone, 1.1x zoom vs Auto keystone).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1080p and under projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | BenQ TH575i | Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 100 3,800 ANSI lumens | 95 3,000 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 98 $0.17 per lumen | 100 $0.13 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 50 Android TV, no licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 50 Auto keystone, 1.1x zoom | 30 Auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 69 15,000 hour lamp | 50 12,000 hour lamp |
| Gaming 10% | 79 16.7 ms input lag | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| BenQ TH575i | Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,800 ANSI | 3,000 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Display | DLP | 3LCD |
| Light source | lamp | lamp |
| Light source life | 15,000 hours | 12,000 hours |
| Color gamut | 88% Rec.709 | - |
| Native contrast | 15,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.5:1) | Standard throw (1.2:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Auto screen fit | No | No |
| Optical zoom | 1.1x | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | Android TV, no licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 16.7 ms | - |
| Top refresh rate | 120 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| eARC | No | - |
| Speakers | 10 W | 5 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 34 dB | 37 dB |
| Power | 295 W | 284 W |
| Dimensions | 11.7 x 9.3 x 4.7 in | 12.5 x 8.3 x 3.4 in |
| Weight | 5.1 lb | 5.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2026-07 | 2022-10 |
