Epson has
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD Projector (Refurbished, V11H930020-N) on sale for
$2,119.99.
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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)
Top Comments
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.
- 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 . . .
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The difference between laser and lamp is lightsource, and the laser light sources aren't replaceable or serviceable at all.
There's no laser projector that comes close to providing a home theatre experience as the 5050UB until you're looking at over 2x the price.
Everything laser that's not from JVC, Sony or even Epson themselves have terrible black floor and native contrast ratios.
But if you're really worrked up about it, use LED they last forever and take the least electricity.
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.
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The TK800 has better resolution but projector sharpness isn't just about resolution it is also about lens quality and contrast.
The 5050 is easily 4x the projector if you can take advantage of its features. If you are setting one up on a random wall just for a giant image for fun then no. But if you are setting up a home theater, especially a dedicated one with dark decor then heck yeah its worth it
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These will use real OEM lamps from the bulb manufacturer but there are many reports of them not being as bright as an actual Epson bulb. The same goes for those that buy JVC bulbs. The running theory, and it makes perfect sense, is that the bulb manufacturers (Phillips, Osram, and Ushio) bin the bulbs and give the brightest ones to the projector makers. The usually seem to be about 20% less bright.
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However now both my 5040 and 5050 have developed a vertical line (which supposedly is due to LCD misalignment) outside of warranty period. Repairing it is more expensive than buying a new projector. That's a really bad track record in my one case. So for now I'm done with Epson.
Bought a random BS brand JMGO N1 Ultra, and to me it has a much clearer and accurate picture (though to be fair it has slightly worse blacks, but once you don't do side by side comparison I in particular don't notice it). It's also a decent amount brighter. I do miss the zoom, but Epson fool me once ...
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- 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 . . .
- 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 . . .
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Suffice it to say this projector is the gold standard for quality "affordable" traditional projectors.
This is an important piece in a home theater.
If you have a concern about price, please go complain about how mountain bikes are expensive (when you've never ridden countless hours on aggressive trails).
But if you're really worrked up about it, use LED they last forever and take the least electricity.
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