Epson EH-TW5910 review
An outstanding projector with brilliant 3D, but it's comparatively quite expensive
Specifications
1,920×1,080 resolution, 2,100 ANSI lumens, 137x420x365mm, 6.0kg
Running costs are a little higher than on budget projectors, although not too bad thanks to the lamp’s rated lifespan of 4,000 hours at full brightness and 5,000 hours in ECO mode. This works out to around 6p and 4p per hour respectively.
Overall, the Epson EH-TW5910 is an outstanding projector, but our main concern is the price. At just under £900, it’s £100 more expensive than the equally brilliant Optoma HD25 and doesn’t come with a pair of 3D glasses like the HD25 does. This just edges it out of Best Buy territory, but if you’re particularly susceptible to the rainbow effect produced by DLP projectors, then the TW-5910’s 3-LCD technology is the clear choice.
Details | |
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Price | £899 |
Details | www.epson.co.uk |
Rating | **** |
Specifications | |
Projector technology | 3-LCD |
Lamp brightness | 2,100 ANSI lumens |
Lamp life | 4,000 |
Lamp life in economy mode | 5,000 |
Contrast ratio | 20,000:1 |
Picture | |
Native resolution | 1,920×1,080 |
Max compressed resolution | 1,600×1,200 |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Other aspect ratios | 4:3, 1:1 |
Max diagonal at 7ft | 73in |
Throw ratio | 1.32:1 to 2.15:1 |
Optical zoom | 1.6x |
Projection distance | 1.4m to 14.5m |
Mirror image | yes |
Invert image | yes |
Lens shift horizontal | 0% |
Lens shift vertical | 0% |
HD Ready | yes |
Special view modes | auto, dynamic, living room, natural, cinema, 3D dynamic, 3D cinema |
Inputs/Outputs | |
VGA input | yes |
DVI input | No |
Sound inputs | 2x 3.5mm |
Composite input | yes |
S-video input | no |
HDMI input | yes |
PAL support | yes |
SECAM support | yes |
NTSC support | yes |
Audio output | 3.5mm |
Video output | none |
Others inputs/outputs | USB mass storage port, USB service port |
Other | |
Noise (in normal use) | 32dB(A) |
Size | 137x420x365mm |
Weight | 6.0kg |
Internal speakers | yes (20W stereo) |
Extras | remote, power cable |
Remote special features | aspect ratio, colour mode, 3D mode, input select |
Power consumption standby | 0W |
Power consumption on | 358W |
Lamp | |
Lamp cost (inc VAT) | £238 |
Lamp supplier | www.epson.co.uk |
Lamp cost per hour of use | £0.06 |
Lamp cost per hour of use (economy) | £0.04 |
Buying Information | |
Price | £899 |
Supplier | http://www.projectorpoint.co.uk |
Details | www.epson.co.uk |