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Epson EH-TW840 vs Optoma Photon Beam PK52

What EH-TW840 does better (5) and where Photon Beam PK52 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-TW840
Epson · 2025EH-TW840
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$800
vs
Optoma Photon Beam PK52
Optoma · 2025Photon Beam PK52
6.9Score
7 advantages≈ US$980
Higher score
5.6Picture7.2
8.7Setup & placement3.9
3.6Noise, lifetime & portability6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-TW840Photon Beam PK52
302 × 92252238 × 130215
EH-TW840Photon Beam PK52Difference
Height92 mm130 mm−38 mm
Width302 mm238 mm+64 mm
Depth252 mm215 mm+37 mm
Weight2.7 kg5 kg−2.3 kg

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

Why is EH-TW840 better than Photon Beam PK52?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · Photon Beam PK52: No
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,500 lm+14%
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Photon Beam PK52: No
  4. Weight2.7 kg vs 5 kg+85%
  5. Largest image size337″ vs 300″+12%

Why is Photon Beam PK52 better than EH-TW840?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 15 W7.5×
  3. Light source life6,000 h vs 30,000 h5×
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)16,000:1 vs 1,500,000:193.8×
  5. Power consumption284 W vs 150 W+89%
  6. Fan noise37 dB vs 33 dB+12%
  7. Optical zoom1.2× vs 1.3×+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-TW840Epson EH-TW840≈ US$8006.2
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 sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)16,000:11,500,000:1
HDR support—No
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.45:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m2.68 m
Smallest image size34″28″
Largest image size337″300″
Optical zoom1.2×1.3×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption284 W150 W
Light source life6,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)12,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise37 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB28 dB
Weight2.7 kg5 kg
Width302 mm238 mm
Height92 mm130 mm
Depth252 mm215 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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