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Epson Home Cinema 5040UB

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User ratings:
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The Epson 5040UB projector is an incredible addition to your home theater. It delivers 4K enhancement and HDR support that makes movies and games pop, and it’s capable of delivering what you need to take your movies to the next level. We spent the last several months living with the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB projectorRead more
Looking for an affordable 4K capable projector? Our report compares six home theater projectors so you can choose the right one.Read more
Read our comparison of the Sony HW45ES, Best In Class: Performance winner and the Epson HC5040UB, Best In Class: Best Value Proposition.Read more
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Pros

  • excellent
  • well-balanced color
  • picture quality is Amazing

Cons

  • it doesn't have the wireless capability
  • lacks speakers that makes it necessary to hook it up to some external sources of the
  • doesn't seem to multiply noise and artifacts in any unexpected ways

Key specs

  • 3LCD
  • 2500 lm
  • yes
  • 1.27, 7.62 m
  • 5000 h
  • , 31 dB

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB - Pros & Cons

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB

Pros

  • excellent
  • well-balanced color
  • picture quality is Amazing
  • best 4K projector is cheaper
  • Its 3D and gaming performances are great
  • perfect black levels and exceptional contrast
  • out-of-the-box performance is very good
  • 4K Enhancement works great on all 1080p sources
  • dynamic range and color capabilities are superb

Cons

  • it doesn't have the wireless capability
  • lacks speakers that makes it necessary to hook it up to some external sources of the
  • doesn't seem to multiply noise and artifacts in any unexpected ways
  • no display can compete with the value-for-dollar Epson
  • 4K projectors remain relatively expensive
  • Too much processing can give a slightly hard look to close-ups of faces
  • projector could have worked a little harder was in the brightness department
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • suspiciously low on available ports
  • s also the most expensive

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Epson Home Cinema 5040UB - Full Specifications

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General
Projector type3LCD
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Design
Design typeWall-mounted projector
Colour of productWhite
Built-in displayno
Cable lock slotyes
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Dimensions
Width20.5 in
Height7.6 in
Depth17.7 in
Weight24.29 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampUHE
Lamp life max (normal)5000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)5000.0 h
Bulb power250.0 W
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Features
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
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Connectivity
Serial interface typeRS-232C
DVI inno
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDCPyes
USB 2.02
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
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Technical details
Noise level< 31
Noise level (economic mode)20.0 dB
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Optics
Focal length range (f-f)22.5 - 46.7
Throw ratio1.35 - 2.84
FocusManual
Zoom ratio2.1 x
Projection distance1.27 - 7.62
Matrix type
3-panel
Matrix size0.74
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Image
Screen size compatibility50 - 300
Number of colours1.073 billion colours
Native aspect ratio16:10
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 16:10
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)2500.0 lm
Dynamic contrast1000000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionyes
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers1

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Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Epson - Editorial Reviews (12)

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Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Epson 5040UB Projector Review
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Published: 11.12.2017
Epson 5040UB Projector Review

The Epson 5040UB projector is an incredible addition to your home theater. It delivers 4K enhancement and HDR support that makes movies and games pop, and it’s capable of delivering what you need to take your movies to the next level. We spent the last several months living with the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB projector

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Affordable 4K Capable Projectors Comparison - Projector Reviews
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Published: 14.09.2017
Affordable 4K Capable Projectors Comparison - Projector Reviews

Looking for an affordable 4K capable projector? Our report compares six home theater projectors so you can choose the right one.

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB HT Projectors: Sony VPL-HW45ES vs Epson HC5040UB - Projector Reviews
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Published: 24.09.2016
HT Projectors: Sony VPL-HW45ES vs Epson HC5040UB - Projector Reviews

Read our comparison of the Sony HW45ES, Best In Class: Performance winner and the Epson HC5040UB, Best In Class: Best Value Proposition.

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Epson Home Cinema 5040UB vs. JVC DLA-RS400U - A Comparison Review - Projector Reviews
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Published: 22.09.2016
Epson Home Cinema 5040UB vs. JVC DLA-RS400U - A Comparison Review - Projector Reviews

Read our comparison review of the Epson Home Cinema 5040UB and JVC DLA-RS400U to help make your decision a little easier.

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Epson HC 4000 vs. HC 5040UB
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Epson HC 4000 vs. HC 5040UB

What is the difference between the Epson 4000 and 5040UB?

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Best Gaming Projectors - Buying Guide
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Published: 13.06.2018
Best Gaming Projectors - Buying Guide

Gaming projectors have recently become economical and accessible to the masses, making them enticing options for immersive play

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Review: Epson Home Cinema 5040UB
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Review: Epson Home Cinema 5040UB
5.0

The Epson 5040UB wins Editor's Choice Award on ProjectorCentral

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Shootout: Epson 5040UB vs. Optoma UHD65
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Shootout: Epson 5040UB vs. Optoma UHD65

Shootout: Epson 5040UB vs Optoma UHD65 -- which is better?

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Epson 5040UB Review – ReferenceHT
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Published: 13.01.2017
Epson 5040UB Review – ReferenceHT

For years Epson and Sony have battled it out in the $2,000 projector space. This year Epson moved up to a higher price point with the 5040UB. In doing so they’ve added an impressive amount of value to their offering. Compared to the prior 5030UB the new model has motorized

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Projector is Best in Class-2018 Projector Reviews
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Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Projector is Best in Class-2018 Projector Reviews

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Projector our Best in Class is for Performance 4K Capable Home Theater between $1000-$2500. Read the full review here.

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB 3LCD Projector Review - Gadget Review
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Published: 06.02.2017
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB 3LCD Projector Review - Gadget Review
1.9

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB 3LCD is a massive projector that pumps out serious 4K image quality...at a price.

Epson Home Cinema 5040UB Epson projector handles 4K and HDR for less than three grand
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Published: 21.06.2016
Epson projector handles 4K and HDR for less than three grand

The 5040UB isn't a 4K projector, but it can take in 4K sources and display them in its native 1080p resolution, complete with improved color and contrast of high dynamic range.

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