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Epson EH-TW7100 vs Optoma 4K550

What EH-TW7100 does better (5) and where 4K550 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-TW7100
Epson · 2019EH-TW7100
4.9Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,150
vs
Optoma 4K550
Optoma · 20184K550
5.4Score
3 advantages
Higher score
6.7Picture9.3
2.3Noise, lifetime & portability2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-TW71004K550
410 × 157310392 × 129281
EH-TW71004K550Difference
Height157 mm129 mm+28 mm
Width410 mm392 mm+18 mm
Depth310 mm281 mm+29 mm
Weight6.9 kg5.8 kg+1.1 kg

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

Why is EH-TW7100 better than 4K550?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs Vertical
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1 vs 10,000:110×
  4. Light source life3,500 h vs 3,000 h+17%
  5. Power consumption323 W vs 335 W+4%

Why is 4K550 better than EH-TW7100?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+67%
  2. Ethernet (LAN)No · EH-TW7100: Yes
  3. Weight6.9 kg vs 5.8 kg+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-TW7100Epson EH-TW7100≈ US$2,1504.9
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 sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm5,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.32:11.39:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.15:12.22:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.92 m3.08 m
Smallest image size40″26″
Largest image size—302″
Optical zoom1.63×1.6×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption323 W335 W
Light source life3,500 h3,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)5,000 h4,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight6.9 kg5.8 kg
Width410 mm392 mm
Height157 mm129 mm
Depth310 mm281 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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