Epson Home Cinema Projector Range Overview and Comparison

Epson’s Home Cinema Projector Range provides a good range of models with varying features for different requirements. There is a balance of 720p and 1080p definition models, some with a portable weight and high brightness for doubling as a business projector and various combinations of digital and lens shift options for keystone correction.

The table below gives a comprehensive feature overview for the entry level Epson PowerLite 705HD models. The details for the other projector models include extra or differing features compared to the 705HD model. Full reviews are linked to each projector model title and you can check prices with Amazon using the link at the bottom of each overview. As specifications can change without notice, use the links provided to check the specification with Epson.

Epson PowerLite 6500UB Projector

Epson Home Entertainment Projector Range

PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD

Bright (2500 lumens) High Definition (720p) crossover home cinema / portable business projector. Long life lamp. HDMI and USB connections.

Native Resolution 720p 1280 x 800px
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Type Epson 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
Brightness 2500 lumens
Lens Type Manual zoom/Manual focus
Optical zoom 1.0:1.2
Lamp Type 200 W UHE (E-TORL)
Lamp Life 5000 hours (Eco) 4000 hours (Normal)
Keystone Correction Automatic Vertical: ± 30 degrees
Contrast Ratio Up to 3000:1
Speaker Sound Output 1 W
Power Consumption 244 W
Weight 5.1 lb/2.3 kg
Fan Noise 34 dB (Normal) 29 dB (Eco)
Remote Control yes
Security Kensignton Lock
Warranty 2 years
Interfaces

Computer/component video:D-sub 15 pin x 1
S-video: Mini DIN x 1
Composite video: RCA (Yellow) x 1
Audio in: RCA x 1 (White/Red)
USB connector: Type A x 1
USB connector: Type B x 1 (service only)
HDMI port

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705 HD 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 700

Bright (2000 lumens) High definition (720p) crossover home cinema / portable business projector. Auto horizontal and vertical keystone correction for quick setup. Instant on/off. Good connectivity options including SD card slot and USB. Built-in 7 W speaker.

Native Resolution: 720p
Type: Epson 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
Brightness: 2000 lumens
Contrast Ratio: 2000:1
Lens Type: Manual zoom/Manual focus
Optical zoom: 1.0:1.2
Lamp: 140 W UHE (E-TORL)
Lamp Life: Up to 4000 hours (Eco Mode)
Keystone Correction: Automatic Vertical: ± 11 degrees Manual
Vertical: ± 30 degrees
Speaker Sound Output: 7 W (Mono)
Weight: 6.2 lb/2.8 kg
Interfaces:
Interfaces

SD card slot
Monitor out: D-sub 15 pin x 1
No HDMI port

Specification Epson PowerLite 700 (pdf)

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 700 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 720

Bright (1600 lumens) High definition (720p) home entertainment projector. Horizontal and vertical lens shift for keystone correction. Good zoom digital zoom capability. Excellent 10,000:1 contrast ratio. Good connectivity options including HDMI and USB port.

Native Resolution: 720p
Type: Epson 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
Brightness: 1600 lumens
Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1
Lens Type: Manual zoom/Manual focus
Optical zoom: 1.0:2.1
Lamp: 170 W UHE (E-TORL)
Lamp Life: Up to 3000 hours (Eco Mode)
Lens Shift: Vertical: ± 100% Horizontal ± 50%
Weight: 11.9 lb/5.4 kg
Interfaces

trigger out port
3x RCA (component)
1 Mini D-Sub 9 pin (RS-232c)

Specification Epson 720 Projector (pdf)

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 720 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080

Full High Definition (1080p) home entertainment projector with 1200 lumens of brightness. Good setup flexibility with horizontal and vertical lens shift for keystone correction and high 2.1 digital zoom. Excellent 12,000:1 contrast ratio. Good connectivity options including HDMI and USB port.

Native Resolution 1080p 1920 x 1080px
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Type Epson CFine 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
Brightness 1200 lumens
Lens Type Manual zoom/Manual focus
Optical zoom 1.0:2.1
Lamp Type 170 W UHE (E-TORL)
Lamp Life 3000 hours (Eco)
Lens Shift Vertical: ± 96 degrees horizontal ± 47 degrees
Contrast Ratio Up to 12000:1
Weight 12.3 lb/5.1 kg
Fan Noise 34 dB (Normal) 29 dB (Eco)
Interfaces

Specification Epson 1080 Projector (pdf)

Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 1080 Home Theater Projector

PowerLite Home Cinema 1800UB

Full High Definition (1080p) home entertainment projector with high 1600 lumens of brightness. Portable at 6lbs weight. Good setup flexibility with horizontal and vertical lens shift for keystone correction and high 2.1 digital zoom. High 50,000:1 contrast ratio for picture quality. Good connectivity options including twin HDMI and USB port.

Native Resolution 1080p (1920 x 1080px)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Type Epson CFine 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
Brightness 1600 lumens
Lens Type Manual zoom/Manual focus
Optical zoom 1.0:2.1
Lamp Type 170 W UHE (E-TORL)
Lamp Life 3000 hours (Eco)
Lens Shift Vertical: ± 96 degrees horizontal ± 47 degrees
Contrast Ratio Up to 50000:1
Weight 6 lb/2.6 kg
Fan Noise 24 dB (Eco)

2x HDMI 3.1 port

Specification Epson PowerLite 1080UB Projector (pdf)

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB – LCD projector – 1600 ANSI lumens – 1920 x 1080 – widescreen – High Definition 1080p

PowerLite Home Cinema 6500UB

Full High Definition (1080p) home entertainment projector with high 1600 lumens of brightness. Latest D7 micro display panel technology. Epson 24p technology for best movie playback quality. 120Hz FineFrame technology for smooth onscreen motion. Good setup flexibility with horizontal and vertical lens shift for keystone correction and very high 3.1 digital zoom. Highest Epson home theatre contrast ratio of 50,000:1. Good connectivity options including twin HDMI and USB port.

Native Resolution 1080p (1920 x 1080px)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Type Epson D7 C2Fine 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
Brightness 1600 lumens
Lens Type Manual zoom/Manual focus
Optical zoom 1.0:3.1
Lamp Type 200 W UHE (E-TORL)
Lamp Life 4000 hours (Eco)
Lens Shift Vertical: ± 96 degrees horizontal ± 47 degrees
Contrast Ratio Up to 75,000:1
Weight 16.5 lb/7.3 kg
Fan Noise 22 dB (Eco)