Feb 20, 2020
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Epson Home Cinema 5040UB vs Sony VPLHW45ES – and what will you choose?
Home Cinema 5040UB – the world's first 3LCD projector with 4K-and HDR
Epson 5040UB – one of the best projectors with support for 4K, HDR and 3D. But this is not a full-fledged image output in 4K Ultra HD resolution. The Epson offers 2500 lumens of brightness. The 5040UB is equipped with two HDMI-outputs, one of which supports HDCP 2.2, and the second - HDCP 1.4. There are also USB and mini USB ports, LAN, RS-232C, and 15-pin D-sub port. It is able to automatically determine the HDR signal and adjust the brightness level for natural image output and the most detailed display of dark and bright shades.
Epson Home Cinema 5040UB PROS:
- Brightness works great in a fully lit room.
- It has an automatic open and closed shutter of the lens cap, which activates the protection of the lens from dust and scratches.
Epson Home Cinema 5040UB CONS:
- Very massive, this projector is huge.
- The electronic focus is hard to set up.
Sony VPLHW45ES – the best 3D projector
Sony VPL HW45ES is legally in the lead in the class of tube Full HD projectors. In this category, it is the only projector that uses reflective matrices of increased contrast, not to mention Sony's proprietary algorithms for image enhancement. The Sony VPLHW45ES with a rich set of functions allow you to enjoy your favorite movies in 2D and 3D formats. The maximum brightness of 3000 lumens and ensures clear and sharp display when watching movies, even in bright sunlight. Model Sony VPL-HW45ES white will fit into the interior of any home theater or living room. It is compact and easy to install. A low fan noise level will not distract you from the action on the screen.
Sony VPLHW45ES PROS:
- It has a properly designed remote – the functionality is well thought out and pleasant to use.
- Has a high natural contrast, good black levels and is very accurately calibrated out of the box.
Sony VPLHW45ES CONS:
- No audio output.
Sony VPLHW45ES vs Epson 5040UB – comparison two very interesting projectors
I had a chance to test these two projectors. Let's try to compare them as much as possible. Sony VPLHW45ES is brighter, it has 500 lumens more. Versus it, Epson 5040UB has a higher contrast (1,000,000: 1 vs 1,200,000: 1). As for the Epson 5040UB – there is no rainbow effect at all, what cannot be said about Sony. 5040UB has excellent image quality. Also, one of the main features of the Epson 5040UB is the 4K Image Enhancement feature. In addition, you can see in the comparison chart and compare the features.
Epson Home Cinema 5040UB review
Sony VPLHW45ES review
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Common
Product
Epson Home Cinema 5040UB
Sony VPLHW45ES
Model
Home Cinema 5040UB
VPLHW45ES
Brand
Epson
Sony
Rating
3.5
4.7
Reviews
179
74
Translation properties
Projection system
3LCD
SXRD
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Pixel number
2073600
36220800
Brightness
2500 lumens
3000 lumens
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
120000:1
Throw ratio range
1.35 - 2.84
1.36 - 2.16
Lamp
Lamp type
250 W
215 W
Lamp life
Normal mode
3500
4000
Eco mode
5000
6000
Lens
F-number
2.0 - 3.0
2.0 - 3.17
Focal length
22.5 - 46.7 mm
22.5 - 47.2 mm
Lens shift
Vertical +- 96%
Zoom ratio
1.0 - 2.1
1.0 - 1.6
Interface
HDMI
2
2
D-sub 15pin
1
1
Composite video (RCA)
1
1
Audio L/R (RCA)
3
1
Audio out (Mini Jack)
1
1
USB (Type A)
1
1
USB (Type mini-B)
1
has not
RS232 (DB-9pin)
1
1
Sound
Integrated speaker
Speaker power
has not
has not
Sound type
has not
has not
Resolution support
640 x 480
1024 x 768
1280 x 800
1400 x 1050
1920 x 1080
Video compatibility
NTSC
PAL
SECAM
3D
Settings
Keystone correction manual
Vertical +- 30 degrees
Vertical +- 40 degrees
Keystone correction auto
Operating distance
32 ft
19 ft
Security functions
Audible noise
Normal mode
32 dBA
35 dBA
Eco mode
22 dBA
29 dBA
Operating temperature
Min
5 C
5 C
Max
35 C
40 C
Features
Color
white
black
Wireless
Remote control
Mouse functions
Warranty
2 Years
1 Year
Dimensions
Product size
20.5 x 17.7 x 7.6 inches
23 x 11.5 x 20 inches
Product weight
24.3 pounds
20 pounds
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