4K PRO-UHD (1) Projection Technology – A new type of 4K home theater experience utilizing advanced processing for resolution enhancement, color and image processing – resulting in an exceptional 4K home theater experience
True 3-Chip Projector Design – Advanced 3LCD technology displays 100% of the RGB color signal for every frame. This allows for an outstanding color gamut while maintaining excellent brightness, without any "rainbowing" or "color brightness" issues some may see with other projector technologies
Pixel-Shift Processor – Advanced pixel-shifting processor precisely controls three high-definition LCD chips to parallel process millions of pixels of information. This new type of resolution enhancement technology (1) results in an exceptionally sharp 4K visual experience
HDR Processor – Full 10-bit HDR (2) color processing accepting 100% of the HDR source information to faithfully reproduce HDR content for an exceptional visual performance
Digital Imaging Processor – Real-time 12-bit analog-to-digital video processing for smooth tonal transitions, while helping to eliminate banding, blocking and other compression artifacts from the final visual performance. This powerful processor faithfully reproduces the source material the way it was intended to be shown
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4K PRO-UHD (1) Projection Technology – A new type of 4K home theater experience utilizing advanced processing for resolution enhancement, color and image processing – resulting in an exceptional 4K home theater experience
True 3-Chip Projector Design – Advanced 3LCD technology displays 100% of the RGB color signal for every frame. This allows for an outstanding color gamut while maintaining excellent brightness, without any "rainbowing" or "color brightness" issues some may see with other projector technologies
Pixel-Shift Processor – Advanced pixel-shifting processor precisely controls three high-definition LCD chips to parallel process millions of pixels of information. This new type of resolution enhancement technology (1) results in an exceptionally sharp 4K visual experience
HDR Processor – Full 10-bit HDR (2) color processing accepting 100% of the HDR source information to faithfully reproduce HDR content for an exceptional visual performance
Digital Imaging Processor – Real-time 12-bit analog-to-digital video processing for smooth tonal transitions, while helping to eliminate banding, blocking and other compression artifacts from the final visual performance. This powerful processor faithfully reproduces the source material the way it was intended to be shown
The Epson Home Cinema 5050UB is still regarded as a strong home theater projector, with 4K PRO UHD, HDR, and 3D support, and it has a reputation for delivering a big, satisfying picture. Long term ownership reports describe it as a beast that keeps running well, even with the original lamp still going after years of use. The main drawback is price, since this is a seven year old platform with outdated hardware and little modern refresh, and the current $2999.99 tag is widely seen as hard to justify. It remains appealing for large screens and lamp based longevity, but the value is harder to swallow at this level.
Families using a projector as their main TV, because the lamp-based design can keep running for years with only occasional lamp replacements.
Yes. It is still described as a fantastic performer and a beast in long-term use, with one unit running since about 2021 on its original lamp. The main drawback is that it is a nearly decade-old platform with outdated hardware and no modern feature refresh.
The current $2,999.99 price is higher than recent reported buys of $2,399 brand new in late 2023 and $2,500 in 2023. That makes the sale price look expensive for an older lamp-based projector.
Not always. Laser models can be very bright and compelling, but they can also show rainbow effect, while a lamp projector can be cheaper to maintain over time with simple lamp replacements. For heavy daily use, the 5050UB's lamp-based design may be easier to live with.
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For the price Epson is charging, there's no excuse for selling a projector that's nearly a decade old with outdated hardware. At the very least, they should have upgraded the processor, added modern features, or refreshed the platform. Instead, they've kept the same aging product on the market while barely lowering the price, which is hard to justify.
I am in the market for replacing my Epson 8350. Laser projectors can suffer from the "Rainbow effect", that said projectors like the Xgimi Horizon 20 for about $1100 are very compelling options.
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I am in the market for replacing my Epson 8350. Laser projectors can suffer from the "Rainbow effect", that said projectors like the Xgimi Horizon 20 for about $1100 are very compelling options.
Just upgraded my 10 year old 1080 projector to an Xgimi Horizon I got on sale for $1000. The difference is legit disgusting!!!! Can't believe I waited this long to upgrade. No, it's not too of the line, but I'm in a light controlled room and it's more than enough for my viewing.
I am in the market for replacing my Epson 8350. Laser projectors can suffer from the "Rainbow effect", that said projectors like the Xgimi Horizon 20 for about $1100 are very compelling options.
How big of a screen you running? I had a 5050ub on a 135" screen at my old house. Bought a hisense 100" u8q for where I'm ant now and it's miles better than the projector. Insanely bright. Paid $2500. If you're used to a much bigger screen stick with the projector though. No complaints on the 5050ub except it's way too expensive.
For the price Epson is charging, there's no excuse for selling a projector that's nearly a decade old with outdated hardware. At the very least, they should have upgraded the processor, added modern features, or refreshed the platform. Instead, they've kept the same aging product on the market while barely lowering the price, which is hard to justify.
Holly smokes i bought the 6050ub (essentially same as this one) when it came out for $3.5k but man 7 years later this is still on the market sold for similar price. Inflation is crazy
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The Epson Home Cinema 5050UB is still regarded as a strong home theater projector, with 4K PRO UHD, HDR, and 3D support, and it has a reputation for delivering a big, satisfying picture. Long term ownership reports describe it as a beast that keeps running well, even with the original lamp still going after years of use. The main drawback is price, since this is a seven year old platform with outdated hardware and little modern refresh, and the current $2999.99 tag is widely seen as hard to justify. It remains appealing for large screens and lamp based longevity, but the value is harder to swallow at this level.
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Yes. It is still described as a fantastic performer and a beast in long-term use, with one unit running since about 2021 on its original lamp. The main drawback is that it is a nearly decade-old platform with outdated hardware and no modern feature refresh.
The current $2,999.99 price is higher than recent reported buys of $2,399 brand new in late 2023 and $2,500 in 2023. That makes the sale price look expensive for an older lamp-based projector.
Not always. Laser models can be very bright and compelling, but they can also show rainbow effect, while a lamp projector can be cheaper to maintain over time with simple lamp replacements. For heavy daily use, the 5050UB's lamp-based design may be easier to live with.
Yes, the 5050UB is 3D capable. That makes it usable for shoppers who still want 3D playback from a home theater projector.
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I don't disagree this model is overall a good choice, but this doesn't qualify as a slick deal imo
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Been running great for me though.
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