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Epson EH-TW6250 vs Optoma Photon Beam PK52

What EH-TW6250 does better (7) and where Photon Beam PK52 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-TW6250
Epson · 2022EH-TW6250
6.2Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,000
vs
Optoma Photon Beam PK52
Optoma · 2025Photon Beam PK52
6.9Score
7 advantages≈ US$980
Higher score
6.3Picture7.2
9.6Setup & placement3.9
2.5Noise, lifetime & portability6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-TW6250Photon Beam PK52
333 × 131275238 × 130215
EH-TW6250Photon Beam PK52Difference
Height131 mm130 mm+1 mm
Width333 mm238 mm+95 mm
Depth275 mm215 mm+60 mm
Weight4.1 kg5 kg−0.9 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is EH-TW6250 better than Photon Beam PK52?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · Photon Beam PK52: No
  4. HDR supportYes · Photon Beam PK52: No
  5. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Photon Beam PK52: No
  6. Optical zoom1.63× vs 1.3×+25%
  7. Weight4.1 kg vs 5 kg+22%

Why is Photon Beam PK52 better than EH-TW6250?

  1. Light source life4,500 h vs 30,000 h6.7×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,800 lm vs 3,500 lm+25%
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)35,000:1 vs 1,500,000:142.9×
  5. Power consumption301 W vs 150 W2×
  6. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  7. Fan noise36 dB vs 33 dB+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-TW6250Epson EH-TW6250≈ US$1,0006.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,800 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)35,000:11,500,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.32:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.15:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.92 m2.68 m
Smallest image size40″28″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.63×1.3×
Lens shiftVerticalNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption301 W150 W
Light source life4,500 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)7,500 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise36 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB28 dB
Weight4.1 kg5 kg
Width333 mm238 mm
Height131 mm130 mm
Depth275 mm215 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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