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Epson EH-TW740 vs Optoma HD28e

What EH-TW740 does better (6) and where HD28e wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-TW740
Epson · 2020EH-TW740
4.8Score
6 advantages≈ US$890
vs
Optoma HD28e
Optoma · 2020HD28e
4.8Score
5 advantages
Higher score
4.1Picture4.3
7.1Setup & placement2.6
3.5Noise, lifetime & portability7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-TW740HD28e
302 × 92252316 × 108244
EH-TW740HD28eDifference
Height92 mm108 mm−16 mm
Width302 mm316 mm−14 mm
Depth252 mm244 mm+8 mm
Weight2.8 kg2.5 kg+0.3 kg

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

Why is EH-TW740 better than HD28e?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · HD28e: No
  2. Light source life6,000 h vs 4,000 h+50%
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · HD28e: No
  4. Largest image size386″ vs 300″+29%
  5. Optical zoom1.35× vs 1.1×+23%
  6. Power consumption286 W vs 295 W+3%

Why is HD28e better than EH-TW740?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 5 W2.5×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 3,800 lm+15%
  3. Fan noise37 dB vs 25 dB+48%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)16,000:1 vs 30,000:1+88%
  5. Weight2.8 kg vs 2.5 kg+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-TW740Epson EH-TW740≈ US$8904.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)16,000:130,000:1
HDR support—No
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.47:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.63:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m3.25 m
Smallest image size30″28″
Largest image size386″300″
Optical zoom1.35×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNoNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption286 W295 W
Light source life6,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)12,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise37 dB25 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight2.8 kg2.5 kg
Width302 mm316 mm
Height92 mm108 mm
Depth252 mm244 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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