Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus The Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus portable projector makes big-screen viewing feel effortless. It pairs clean, artifact-free picture quality with an intuitive Google TV setup and an aesthetic that actually complements a living room. It’s pricey, but if you value simplicity, sharp visuals, and a design you won’t rush to hide, it’s well worth the splurge.
I didn’t expect the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus to reinvent my home theater experience, but I did hope for an accessible setup. Most importantly, I wanted a solid option in time for holiday movie marathons. By the end of my review, Epson’s flagship portable Lifestudio projector over-delivered and then some, earning a permanent spot in my living room.
On paper, it’s a device with a clean look, built-in Google TV, and 3LCD tech for avoiding the rainbow artifacts common in lifestyle models. In practice, it not only lived up to its specs but also naturally slipped into everyday use.
Mid-century looks, modern features
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The Flex Plus has the kind of design that feels intentional without being showy. It’s a rare gadget, let alone a projector, that looks perfectly at home on a walnut credenza. I don’t actually own a credenza, but the Flex Plus makes me want one, and also makes me want to use words like credenza. The rounded silhouette, soft fabric wrap, and warm, furniture-friendly materials give it an easy, mid-century look that would fit right in with a retro lamp and a stack of vinyls.
With a rounded silhouette and soft fabric wrap, the Lifestudio Flex Plus offers a refined aesthetic that fits right into my living room.
At 7.5 by 7.5 inches at the base and just under 10 inches tall on its stand, it also has a surprisingly compact footprint for something that can throw a 100-inch image across the room. At nine pounds, it’s also light enough to move around without feeling like you’re relocating AV equipment. I carried it around the house for testing purposes, but surrounded by nostalgic Christmas decor in my living room, it works perfectly well as a permanent fixture in the space, too. In fact, that’s exactly where it has stayed since wrapping this review.
With college football playoffs looming, my partner has been increasingly dedicated to watching games I do not care about (pretty much every game my team isn’t playing in). The Flex Plus quickly became an enabler as a second screen he can deploy in seconds. Between its lightweight body, tilting stand, and rotating design, it’s ridiculously easy to set up for whatever mid-tier matchup he insists matters. Toss in the performance specs I’ll get to below, and it’s the perfect compromise between being responsible and purchasing a second TV just for football season.
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