A bright short throw 1080p projector for gaming in small rooms, for buyers who don’t need 4K or HDR.
Amazon $849The BenQ TH671ST is the better projector overall, rated 4.1 to 3.9. The BenQ TH671ST leads on warranty, setup and light life. The Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 wins on streaming and value. The Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 costs $449.01 less ($399.99 vs $849).
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 TH671ST for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), setup (Auto keystone, 1.2x zoom vs Auto keystone) and light life (15,000 hour lamp vs 12,000 hour lamp).
- Choose the Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 for streaming (Android TV, no licensed Netflix vs no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick) and value ($0.13 per lumen vs $0.28 per lumen).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every native 1080p projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | BenQ TH671ST | Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 95 3,000 ANSI lumens | 95 3,000 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 84 $0.28 per lumen | 100 $0.13 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick | 50 Android TV, no licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 50 Auto keystone, 1.2x zoom | 30 Auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 69 15,000 hour lamp | 50 12,000 hour lamp |
| Gaming 10% | 100 8 ms input lag | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| BenQ TH671ST | Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-FH02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,000 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 | 92% Rec.709 | - |
| Native contrast | 10,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Short throw (0.7:1) | 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 | 1.2x | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | None | Android TV, no licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 8 ms | - |
| Top refresh rate | 120 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 1 |
| Speakers | 5 W | 5 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 33 dB | 37 dB |
| Power | 320 W | 284 W |
| Dimensions | 296 x 224 x 120 mm (W x D x H) | 12.5 x 8.3 x 3.4 in |
| Weight | 6 lb | 5.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2017-11 | 2022-10 |
