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Epson EH-TW740 vs Optoma UHD30

What EH-TW740 does better (7) and where UHD30 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-TW740
Epson · 2020EH-TW740
4.8Score
7 advantages≈ US$890
vs
Optoma UHD30
Optoma · 2020UHD30
7.3Score
7 advantages≈ US$700
Higher score
4.1Picture7.5
7.1Setup & placement7.0
3.5Noise, lifetime & portability5.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-TW740UHD30
302 × 92252315 × 118270
EH-TW740UHD30Difference
Height92 mm118 mm−26 mm
Width302 mm315 mm−13 mm
Depth252 mm270 mm−18 mm
Weight2.8 kg3.9 kg−1.1 kg

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

Why is EH-TW740 better than UHD30?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHD30: No
  2. Light source life6,000 h vs 4,000 h+50%
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · UHD30: No
  4. Weight2.8 kg vs 3.9 kg+39%
  5. Largest image size386″ vs 302″+28%
  6. Optical zoom1.35× vs 1.1×+23%
  7. Power consumption286 W vs 305 W+7%

Why is UHD30 better than EH-TW740?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 10 W5×
  3. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  4. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 3,400 lm+3%
  5. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)16,000:1 vs 500,000:131.2×
  6. Fan noise37 dB vs 26 dB+42%
  7. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-TW740Epson EH-TW740≈ US$8904.8
Optoma UHD30Optoma UHD30≈ US$7007.3
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm3,400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)16,000:1500,000:1
HDR support—Yes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.63:11.66:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m3.32 m
Smallest image size30″33″
Largest image size386″302″
Optical zoom1.35×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption286 W305 W
Light source life6,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)12,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise37 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight2.8 kg3.9 kg
Width302 mm315 mm
Height92 mm118 mm
Depth252 mm270 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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