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Epson EH-TW840 vs Optoma HZ41HDR

What EH-TW840 does better (2) and where HZ41HDR wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-TW840
Epson · 2025EH-TW840
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$800
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Optoma HZ41HDR
Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR
4 advantages≈ US$860
5.6Picture7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-TW840HZ41HDR
302 × 92252274 × 114216
EH-TW840HZ41HDRDifference
Height92 mm114 mm−22 mm
Width302 mm274 mm+28 mm
Depth252 mm216 mm+36 mm
Weight2.7 kg2.9 kg−0.2 kg

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

Why is EH-TW840 better than HZ41HDR?

  1. Largest image size337″ vs 300″+12%
  2. Weight2.7 kg vs 2.9 kg+7%

Why is HZ41HDR better than EH-TW840?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 15 W7.5×
  2. Light source life6,000 h vs 30,000 h5×
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 4,400 lm+10%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)16,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1156.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-TW840Epson EH-TW840≈ US$8006.2
Optoma HZ41HDROptoma HZ41HDR≈ US$860
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 sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm4,400 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)16,000:12,500,000:1
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.45:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m3.28 m
Smallest image size34″30″
Largest image size337″300″
Optical zoom1.2×—
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption284 W—
Light source life6,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)12,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise37 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight2.7 kg2.9 kg
Width302 mm274 mm
Height92 mm114 mm
Depth252 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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