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Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD 3-Chip Projector with HDR

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$2,150

$3,000

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Nebraska Furniture Mart has Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD 3-Chip Projector with HDR (V11H930020) on sale for $2,399.99 - $250 off w/ promo code E4TIER = $2,149.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • High dynamic range (HDR)
  • 3LCD, three-chip technology
  • 2600-lumen brightness
  • Tree-axis motorized lens
  • ±30° vertical keystone correction which ensures distortion-free images.
  • 4096 x 2160 in 2D and 1920 x 1080 in 3D
  • The 15-element glass projection lens displays a bright, uniform image
  • USB Plug and Play instant setup
  • Horizontal and vertical image correction
  • Instant off/on, sleep mode (A/V mute) and direct power off/on
  • Two HDMI inputs
  • 250W UHE lamp: Delivers up to 5,000 hours of lamp life in Eco mode and up to 3,500 hours of lamp life in High mode for extended use
  • 31dB fan noise
  • Remote control with AA batteries included

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  • This is $249.99 lower than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2,399.98.
  • This beats our previous Frontpage deals for a new model (all ~$2500).
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Nebraska Furniture Mart has Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD 3-Chip Projector with HDR (V11H930020) on sale for $2,399.99 - $250 off w/ promo code E4TIER = $2,149.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member sitdown123 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • High dynamic range (HDR)
  • 3LCD, three-chip technology
  • 2600-lumen brightness
  • Tree-axis motorized lens
  • ±30° vertical keystone correction which ensures distortion-free images.
  • 4096 x 2160 in 2D and 1920 x 1080 in 3D
  • The 15-element glass projection lens displays a bright, uniform image
  • USB Plug and Play instant setup
  • Horizontal and vertical image correction
  • Instant off/on, sleep mode (A/V mute) and direct power off/on
  • Two HDMI inputs
  • 250W UHE lamp: Delivers up to 5,000 hours of lamp life in Eco mode and up to 3,500 hours of lamp life in High mode for extended use
  • 31dB fan noise
  • Remote control with AA batteries included

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • This is $249.99 lower than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2,399.98.
  • This beats our previous Frontpage deals for a new model (all ~$2500).
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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There is nothing better at the 2K price point then this, it still puts out a great picture and has very good contrast.... Next step up your going to laser and more $$$. Many, many people have really loved there 5050's so, at Close to $2,000 for a new one, it's a good price. If this is your budget your not going to go wrong w/ the PQ of this. also, looks like all other's are selling it at $2,300 right now but NFM seems to be the lowest by $150.

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Quote from jborage :
People who review projectors say the JVC projectors have "inky" blacks compared to most of the rest of the competition. That said, my family and I love the 5040. I have people over regularly, and the "wow" factor is consistent. I got my 5040 for around $1200 certified refurbished from the Epson refurbished store. Best price/performance I've ever spent on a display (multiple DLP, plasma, OLED over the years). The 5040 is currently $1500 on the refurbished store.

The key is having a light-controlled room (mine is in a basement room with no windows), paying attention to calibration (I leveraged recommended settings from AVSForum), and having a good source (I mainly watch 4k blu rays from a Panasonic 4k blu ray player).
Thanks. Review below convince me to go with the 5050. I watch for some sales coming up near the holidays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr4JpVBJkGk
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Quote from scraejtp :
You can get 100" TVs for this price range now. Not a large drop in size for you and will be much better picture quality.

Projectors mid to high end projectors do not make sense if not 130"+ now, and the problem is most projectors are not nearly bright enough for a good 150" image anyway.
The 100" TVs will have better contrast and light output than a projector. If picture quality is your highest priority, or if it won't be in a light controlled room, a big TV is a good option.

The problem the big TVs have is sound. If you use a separate center channel, it will either be too low or too high relative to the screen in many people's opinions.

I went with an acoustically transparent projector screen and in-wall speakers. Having high quality sound come out of the actual screen is highly immersive.
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Quote from backforwardback :
Thanks. Review below convince me to go with the 5050. I watch for some sales coming up near the holidays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr4JpVBJkGk
(honest question...) Why do you think there's going to be a better price on the 5050 near the holidays? $2150 seems like a pretty good price on this. I know it's 5 years old, but I'd be surprised if it dips significantly lower than this. I'm close to pulling the trigger on this one...
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Quote from pauladams11 :
(honest question...) Why do you think there's going to be a better price on the 5050 near the holidays? $2150 seems like a pretty good price on this. I know it's 5 years old, but I'd be surprised if it dips significantly lower than this. I'm close to pulling the trigger on this one...
More than just price. Rather buy from Buydig, Crutchfield, Amazon,

And the return policy does not list projectiors. Rather just price match.

Computers, cameras, drones, fitness equipment, mobile phones, and related items may be returned within 14 days of purchase if in original condition, complete with accessories, instructions, original box and packaging, and accompanied by a sales receipt.


https://www.bbb.org/us/ne/omaha/p...-106000066

https://www.yelp.com/brands/nebra...iture-mart
Last edited by backforwardback October 11, 2024 at 12:38 PM.
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Quote from backforwardback :
More than just price. Rather buy from Buydig, Crutchfield, Amazon,
And the return policy does not list projectiors. Rather just price match.
Computers, cameras, drones, fitness equipment, mobile phones, and related items may be returned within 14 days of purchase if in original condition, complete with accessories, instructions, original box and packaging, and accompanied by a sales receipt.
https://www.bbb.org/us/ne/omaha/p...-106000066
https://www.yelp.com/brands/nebra...iture-mart
Thank you. Good points. I'm not in a "projector emergency" situation, so I can afford to wait.
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Quote from pauladams11 :
Why? I'm on a BenQ HT1075 (1080p) and like it, but have equipment that can drive 4k now, so looking for upgrade options.Edit: Looks like the price on the NZ8 is in the $10k-16k range, which is significantly outside my budget.
It would be a great upgrade for you, and you'll be happy with it. Moreso if you've light controlled the room. Im looking for 8K resolution now as well as the "inky blacks".
Last edited by SuperKaioken October 12, 2024 at 11:43 AM.
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Quote from fatcool :
Wow I cant believe still people are using projectors.
Well, you learn something new everyday. Isn't it?
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Quote from pauladams11 :
(honest question...) Why do you think there's going to be a better price on the 5050 near the holidays? $2150 seems like a pretty good price on this. I know it's 5 years old, but I'd be surprised if it dips significantly lower than this. I'm close to pulling the trigger on this one...
Sometimes you can see factory refurbs with two year warranty dip a little lower than this on the Epson site. I think I paid $2,000 for my 5050 refurb
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Quote from fatcool :
Wow I cant believe still people are using projectors.
I have both but I always prefer projector. It's different and better experience. Ligth directly drilling your eyes from LCD/OLED vs the cinematic effect of a canvas with moving pictures are not comparable.
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Quote from The_Spenderman :
I have both but I always prefer projector. It's different and better experience. Ligth directly drilling your eyes from LCD/OLED vs the cinematic effect of a canvas with moving pictures are not comparable.
This 100%. I would rather have a good 1080p projector than a 4k TV for movie watching. Projected light is not the same as reflected light.
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Quote from scraejtp :
You can get 100" TVs for this price range now. Not a large drop in size for you and will be much better picture quality.

Projectors mid to high end projectors do not make sense if not 130"+ now, and the problem is most projectors are not nearly bright enough for a good 150" image anyway.
110" vs 100" screen

10.00% larger diagonal
21.00% larger area

21% is not a large drop to this....person.
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Quote from Amerijapoxicano :
110" vs 100" screen

10.00% larger diagonal
21.00% larger area

21% is not a large drop to this....person.
Max brightness for the Epson 5050UB at a 110" screen is 73 fL, and as low as 53 just from the lens which will be even lower in cinema mode. Still, lets give it the best possible case, 73 fL, which is ~250 nits.

The Hisense 100U76N has been offered for well under the price of this projector, under $2k. The 100U76N is rated at 800 nits, 320% brighter. This is underplaying the brightness too, as contrast will be higher on the direct view panel.
Skip up to the Hisense 100U8K and you get quite a few more dimming zones and 1500 nits, 600% brighter than the projector, which allows a true HDR experience. This has been priced at $2800, a modest increase for the level of performance compared to this projector.

HDR is a marketing gimmick on the projectors, there is not enough brightness for the dynamic range. Not to mention that most projectors, including this one, are not really a full 4k image.
https://www.projectorcentral.com/...or-pro.htm

Size is only one factor, and when you are looking at a comparatively washed out dim image a TV that is "almost" as big easily wins. I would trade away the 20% larger size, for 600% brighter image and HDR any day. Also, I would put money on waiting another couple years and buying a 115" TV for around the same price as these 100" units, ~$3k or so.

Do not get me wrong, projectors are still stuck for some applications. I have a 150" screen in my media room myself, and a 100" TV is not quite enough to make me switch. The upcoming ~115" TVs will be close, and the fabs are coming up for ~130" TVs which will definitely make me switch if the price is within limits.
Last edited by scraejtp October 17, 2024 at 07:47 PM.
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Quote from fatcool :
Wow I cant believe still people are using projectors.
Lol, and people will for years to come. A projector is portable, light weight, easily maintained and offers 150 inch size (which I enjoy every day). Never switching to an 85 inch bulky oled tv from my projector even for the better image quality(or rather unnatural IMO)the oled offers

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