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Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD Projector (Refurbished)

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Epson has Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD Projector (Refurbished, V11H930020-N) on sale for $2,119.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Please Note: Epson does not accept returns on refurbished items except if product arrives defective. Refer to the product page for additional details.
Key Features:
  • Advanced 3-Chip Design and HDR10
  • 4K PRO-UHD1 Projection Technology
  • Digital Imaging Processor
  • Pixel-Shift Processor
Specs:
  • Projection System: Epson 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
  • Projection Method: Front / Rear / Ceiling mount
  • Driving Method: Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix, 0.74"-wide panel
  • Color Brightness - Color Light Output: 2600 lumens2
  • White Brightness - White Light Output: 2600 lumens2
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 widescreen (4:3 resize,16:10 resize) Compatible with 4:3 with Normal, Full or Zoom Modes
  • Resolution: 4K Enhancement1 (1920 x 1080 x 2)
  • Maximum Resolution: 4096 x 2160
  • Supported Resolution: 3840 x 2160, Full HD 1080p/i, HD 720p, 576p/i, 480p/i
  • Lamp Type: 250 W UHE
  • Lamp Life: Up to 5,000 hours (ECO Mode); up to 4,000 hours (Medium Mode); up to 3,500 hours (High Mode)7
  • Size - projected distance: 50" – 300" (Zoom: Wide and Zoom: Tele)
  • Keystone Correction: Vertical: ±30 degrees (Manual)
  • Contrast Ratio: Up to 1,000,000:1, Auto Iris on
  • White Balance: 8-point adjustment
  • Color Processing: Full 10-bit (partial 12-bit)
  • Color Reproduction: Full-color (up to 1.07 billion colors)

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff

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Written by crushyslushy
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Epson has Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD Projector (Refurbished, V11H930020-N) on sale for $2,119.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member wenovias for sharing this deal
  • Please Note: Epson does not accept returns on refurbished items except if product arrives defective. Refer to the product page for additional details.
Key Features:
  • Advanced 3-Chip Design and HDR10
  • 4K PRO-UHD1 Projection Technology
  • Digital Imaging Processor
  • Pixel-Shift Processor
Specs:
  • Projection System: Epson 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
  • Projection Method: Front / Rear / Ceiling mount
  • Driving Method: Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix, 0.74"-wide panel
  • Color Brightness - Color Light Output: 2600 lumens2
  • White Brightness - White Light Output: 2600 lumens2
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 widescreen (4:3 resize,16:10 resize) Compatible with 4:3 with Normal, Full or Zoom Modes
  • Resolution: 4K Enhancement1 (1920 x 1080 x 2)
  • Maximum Resolution: 4096 x 2160
  • Supported Resolution: 3840 x 2160, Full HD 1080p/i, HD 720p, 576p/i, 480p/i
  • Lamp Type: 250 W UHE
  • Lamp Life: Up to 5,000 hours (ECO Mode); up to 4,000 hours (Medium Mode); up to 3,500 hours (High Mode)7
  • Size - projected distance: 50" – 300" (Zoom: Wide and Zoom: Tele)
  • Keystone Correction: Vertical: ±30 degrees (Manual)
  • Contrast Ratio: Up to 1,000,000:1, Auto Iris on
  • White Balance: 8-point adjustment
  • Color Processing: Full 10-bit (partial 12-bit)
  • Color Reproduction: Full-color (up to 1.07 billion colors)

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff

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Written by crushyslushy

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I've owned the 5050UB, the 11000, and the 12000. I can only own LCD projectors as I'm very sensitive to "rainbows".

Overall a 5050UB within spitting distance of $2000 (in post covid inflationary pricing times) is a massive bang for the buck and by far the best value. Yes this projector is long in the tooth but it was so far ahead when it came out that it's still a great choice today.

The 11000 is slightly sharper but the black levels are a deal breaker. The 12000 has the improved sharpness and the good blacks but is not worth 2x the cost. The 5050 will still blow you away if you've never owned a premium (but not elite) level projector before.

Just be warned all of them are a beast size-wise.
Just a few things about this projector:

- It has a manual HDR tone map slider - HDR typically is quite dark on projectors and this helps alleviate this. The HDR tone map slider is one thing that differentiates this from epson 5040
- this projector will handle 18 gbps HDMI 2.0 for 4K 60. Epson 5040 was only 10.2 gbps interface so could only do 4k24 HDR and 4k60 with 4:2:0 chroma
- Epson projectors have advanced motorized zoom lenses with a lot of motorized frame adjust and lens memory. This is important if you have a 2.35:1 screen like I do. I press a button and the image enlarges to fit my 2.35:1 screen so I see movies like they were intended. The epson projectors are by FAR the least expensive projectors with an advanced motorized lens system like this. most cheap projectors you need to get on your ladder and adjust manually
- contrast is important for perception of sharpness. The cheap DLPs that can produce true 4k images have worse contrast ratios so many of the reviews state that these higher contrast epsons appear sharper to the eye than something like a BenQ ht3550 or ht3560
- this projector still supports 3D. LS11000 / LS12000 do not. The JVC NP5 does but that is $6k

just a few ramblings for those interested who do not want to read the 20 page reviews . . .
In before the "it's not true 4k" comments.

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hardrock121
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Is this worth it or go for ls11000 the updated version. Given it's a grand more.
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illusion27
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Quote from hardrock121 :
Is this worth it or go for ls11000 the updated version. Given it's a grand more.
I think LS12000 is the laser equivalent of 5050UB. Please correct me if I am wrong which is quite a bit more. I have a 5050UB for three years now, my next upgrade will be to a laser to get extra sharpness ...
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Quote from illusion27 :
I think LS12000 is the laser equivalent of 5050UB. Please correct me if I am wrong which is quite a bit more. I have a 5050UB for three years now, my next upgrade will be to a laser to get extra sharpness ...
You are correct, the 11000, while a tad sharper than the 5050, has far inferior black levels. The 12000 is the true successor to the 5050; it's twice as expensive but and most certainly not 2x better.
Last edited by ViperRT10Matt August 18, 2023 at 08:29 AM.
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I've owned the 5050UB, the 11000, and the 12000. I can only own LCD projectors as I'm very sensitive to "rainbows".

Overall a 5050UB within spitting distance of $2000 (in post covid inflationary pricing times) is a massive bang for the buck and by far the best value. Yes this projector is long in the tooth but it was so far ahead when it came out that it's still a great choice today.

The 11000 is slightly sharper but the black levels are a deal breaker. The 12000 has the improved sharpness and the good blacks but is not worth 2x the cost. The 5050 will still blow you away if you've never owned a premium (but not elite) level projector before.

Just be warned all of them are a beast size-wise.
Last edited by ViperRT10Matt August 18, 2023 at 08:30 AM.
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In before the "it's not true 4k" comments.
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I cannot find any warranty information. How long is the warranty for this refurbished projector? thanks
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Quote from ViperRT10Matt :
I've owned the 5050UB, the 11000, and the 12000. I can only own LCD projectors as I'm very sensitive to "rainbows".

Overall a 5050UB within spitting distance of $2000 (in post covid inflationary pricing times) is a massive bang for the buck and by far the best value. Yes this projector is long in the tooth but it was so far ahead when it came out that it's still a great choice today.

The 11000 is slightly sharper but the black levels are a deal breaker. The 12000 has the improved sharpness and the good blacks but is not worth 2x the cost. The 5050 will still blow you away if you've never owned a premium (but not elite) level projector before.

Just be warned all of them are a beast size-wise.
And weight wise Smilie
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Quote from Sapphire2006 :
Lamp life 3500 hours for a high end investment, it's a gamble.
You can get an OEM lamp for less than a $100. Installation is probably 5 mins or less.

We had an old Epson 3500 and used it as regular TV. It took 6-7 years for us to reach 4000 hrs.
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Quote from chior :
I cannot find any warranty information. How long is the warranty for this refurbished projector? thanks
came looking for the same thing. Anyone see any info?
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dealmashuguna
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Having owned both still prefer the Sony
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Aegann
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I've eyeing UST since a year since it has less installation. Is this better than the best UST like formovie or PX1 Pro
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helpfulracoon
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Have 5040, very happy with it.

But yeah it's gigantic.
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Quote from Aegann :
I've eyeing UST since a year since it has less installation. Is this better than the best UST like formovie or PX1 Pro
Easily better. Contrast ratio is very important for home cinema experience and 5050UB has way better native contrast ratio, making images pop and have more depth.

If you're using in a non light controlled living room then brightness is more important because the black floor would be ruined by ambient light.
Last edited by wenovias August 18, 2023 at 10:49 AM.

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Quote from Finheaven3 :
came looking for the same thing. Anyone see any info?
2 year warranty. Epson gives you the full regular manufacturer warranty on refurbished projectors. You can buy one year extra for about $200

my 5040 has finally started showing lines on the screen so I'm in for one.

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