I was concerned about the sharpness, but I sit 17 feet away from a 150in screen. I got the projector and it’s awesome. Sharpness at my seating is perfect. It’s bright and colors are awesome. Highly recommended it
I don't know anything about projectors and I do watch a lot of RUclips. I just am new to projectors. I watch a lot of gamers, Nexus, derbauer, etc for computers so I've never run across this channel. I liked and subscribed immediately. I love the way your content flows. You have a great voice and the script or bullet points that you followed was excellent. I will definitely be back.
Just installed an Epson 5050UB in my basement. Hands down, best projector under $3k. Black levels are very good and lots of color brightness for sports viewing with some lights on.
This looks amazing! I've been contemplating a projector for a while and this might be it! Thanks as always for the quality content and love the Tribe Called Quest in the background!
Have to agree, this projector is a beast. Just purchased it, have been trying to fault to see if I needed to move to a JVC nx5 or nx7, but seriously there is no reason. The 4k it produces is sharp and the lens zoom goes a little further at 2.1. Add to this the low lag for gaming and this projector is a beast! This guy is going to eat the competition. It might not be as good as a nx5, but it doesn't need to when it's half the price and gets you 90% there! Seems like 4k projector are finally starting to become mainstream, no longer a need to pay 15k for a good one!
Great review Chris. I really like how you demonstrated lens shift and lens memory. Very slick. I’ve been very pleased with my 5040UB. One thing I wish it has was auto switching between 16:9 and 2.35:1 presets like my previous Panasonic AE8000u had. Keep up the great work.
Because of you I picked up the Benq HT2050 in 2018 as my very first projector and was blown away with how good a projector image could be. I’ve just purchased the Epson 5050ub and I’m completely confident I’ve made the right choice because of you (doesn’t come in for another two weeks)
Awesome shirt, great review. I've had the 5050 for a while and am in love with it and it's good to hear that you agree. I would love Epson to up the resolution another step for some extra sharpness but to maintain all the other good stuff about LCD projector technology.
ive been with projectors for past 2 decades and have at least tried most popular ones at the time. But after seeing my friends 5030ub(1080p) i was floored by the colors but especially the inky blacks it produced! My at that time Acer V7500(4k dlp shifter) was noticably greyer and even though my 4k picture was much sharper(vs his 1080p) i found myself liking his more. The same evening i found out that Epson has 5040ub in the same UB line and its a 4k - i was sold. As soon as new 5050ub dropped i snagged it as well for another room and it was an excellent upgrade!. Was very excited when Epson dropped a supposed replacement last year, but after testing both Epsons new 11k and 12k ive decided to stay with my 5040 and 5050 since new Epsons have lost quite a few features for my liking (biggest would have to say 3D) and i would call this new generation more of the sidegrade if not downgrade
Nice Review as usual my man! I am still super impressed with my 5040UB for now. Everyone who watches it in my Home Theater is blown away! I am using a 135in Silver Ticket Screen.
*Love my **Bestt.Digital** projector. It’s the perfect size for a bedroom and it’s super easy to setup. It works great with a firestick. I would highly recommend it.*
I actually bought the 5050 and returned it. Not that the picture quality was bad, because it wasn't, it was the dam lens shift that drove me INSANE. I guess it's good that they put a remote / motorized way for you to move the lens, and the memory function for it "should" make it so you only have to set the lens for each input once. However, that's where the problem came in for me. It didn't, and EVERY time, and I mean EVERY time I would switch inputs, the lens would "try" to set itself to the memory setting I had, and get it wrong EVERY TIME. So what that boils down to is, every single time I would switch inputs, I'd have to spend a minute or more re-adjusting the image, and I just began to hate it. So I went and got the Epson 3800 Pro, which just came out, and is the 4K Pixel Shifted (Same as the 5050) direct replacement to the 3700 I've had for a few years. It works exactly like the 3700, but is 4K capable. If you directly A/B'ed the 5050 and the 3800 right next to each other, would you be able to tell the difference? Maybe, but to me the 3800 looks just as good as the 5050 did, and I don't have to reset the lens every time I change inputs. Oh, I also wasn't crazy about how big and heavy the 5050 was. The 3800 is about half the size and weighs much less. That matters when you're having to hold it up while mounting it. Here's Projector Central's Review on the 3800, and it's pretty spot on. They love it as well. www.projectorcentral.com/Epson-Home-Cinema-3800-Projector-Review.htm
@@majorhamburgers102 - Hi, Ryan. As I mentioned above, if you were to A / B the two, you "might" see a difference, but having had both in my house at different times, they seem pretty much the same to me. My home theater is light controlled, in that there is no sunlight getting in, and the walls are both black and white near the screen.
Chris - Can I buy a black screen with this projector ? Was planning to buy the 150 inch Elite Screen Manual. The black screen is cheaper than the white screen currently.
Please allow me to clarify what is often misrepresented... the difference between sharpness and detail. The 5050ub is optically sharper than many of the XPR DLP projectors because it has a higher quality lens (it's current rival in that area when it comes to XPR DLP is the BenQ 5550). The XPR DLP's can have more detail in their image due to higher pixel count (8.3 vs. 4.15 million) but this does not make them 'sharper', that comes down to the optics (lens). The 5050ub may require some panel alignment in order to see it reach it's full potential and this will vary from unit to unit, XPR DLP is superior in this regard as it is a single panel (DMD) projection technology (vs. three panel LCD). As an example the unit that is mentioned in this overview (BenQ HT3550) actually has an inferior lens versus the 5050ub, it suffers from a good amount of CA and is not as 'sharp' as many other XPR DLP projectors (the Optoma units are generally sharper).
Great review, as always. I’ve loved getting to learn about projectors form your channel man, thank you! You remind me of the best that TechTV had to offer back in the day!
Epson projectors are by far the best for multipurpose rooms. I have the epson 2150 in my living room and it handles the ambit light great. I set it to dynamic and watch some football in the day so. And at night set it to bright cinema or standard cinema and its perfect.
Not really, the fact that is projecting the black bars outside of the screen, does not make them disappear. You will still lose 33% of the vertical pixels and light output when watching 2: 35: 1 content, since projector's panel is 16:9. In order to get 2: 35: 1 image without an external lens, you will need to get a native 2: 35:1 projector. Those are very expensive projectors, they usually cost over 30k-40k.
@@georgepopescu1327 You're wrong, re do your research about this on the Epson 5050 again. They've had this feature working since the 5040 projector from 4 years ago.
@@handsomejustin Lens position memory != Native anamorphic projection. The Epson does the former, which is a nice feature allowing you to fill a 2.35 screen from edge to edge and switch quickly to the lens position you need to do 16:9 on the same screen (with bars on the sides). But, as George points out, you're not using the full pixel array in the projector to do 2.35 via this method. For most, this is a fair trade, since the 2.35 image on 4k discs is not anamorphic as recorded on disc (most/all producers using the 4k bluray format for 2.35 simply disregard the extra pixels top and bottom), and the Epson is already plenty bright and plenty detailed for all but the largest screens. The Epson does have a feature that allows you to resample the 2.35 image on the disc (stretch it taller) to fill the Epson's 16:9 array, then you can squish it back down via an external anamorphic lens to project onto a 2.35 screen. This, combined with the Epson's lens position memory, is a good option for some folks, and may come out cheaper than a projector with a native 2.35 panel. Still, this is not a native 2.35 projection. You have the potential to perhaps gain in detail since the disc itself has more recorded pixels than the projector's native panel and this method uses all the pixels available in the panel to render the final image, but you also lose some detail resampling for the stretch. You gain in light output overall by using the full panel, but you also lose some light output via this method due to the anamorphic lens reflecting some light back into the projector. Two steps forward, one step back on the light output and (possibly)detail, and it requires an external lens. The other caveat to this is, a lens of the quality you want to do 4k anamorphic from a native 16:9 projector costs about $6k, unless you use one of the older lens systems not really designed to pass the detail available in a 4k format, find a deal on b-stock, eBay, etc, or use a cut-rate lens type that introduces its own set of problems. George isn't wrong, he's just not typing as much about it and the possible work-arounds available on the Epson as I am. None of those workarounds are native 4k 2.35 projection, which isn't a feature of the Epson.
@@scotttild you don't get it do you? that lens is stretching the image so you will have all the pixels of yout display and all the light output of the bulb on the screen, otherwise you will lose around 33% of both light and resolution. For 3D and HDR this is a big deal actualy couse 33% of light output is huge.
We are getting this over the Sony 290 as the difference in picture quality was marginal to our eyes and I couldn’t justify the extra $3600 to get the Sony. The other major positive was lamp price, the Sony is $750 and the Epson is $140. This is all in Australian dollars. We also looked at the JVC laser 4K which is priced the same as the Epson, my partner saw the rainbow effect on the JVC and the picture quality was not as good either. Blacks were washed out and the sharpness wasn’t there. Great review!
Hey Chris, I have the 6040UB, are you able to share your calibration settings, i have a 133 inch screen and would be good to see how your settings compare against the defaults
Excellent video man! Thanks for the review. They are currently building my house and I have been looking for a 4K projector that makes movies look great and also has low input lag for when I game. If you have any suggestions for another one let me know. But for now this one is on the top of my list.
I considered this pj but ended up with an HT3550, which has performed wonderful. I am super jealous though of all the motorized lens shift/adjustability though! Great review and sweet shirt dude!
VERY nice review! Adding this one to my list of projectors to upgrade to this year!! Keep it up! Love my current Epson projector so its really nice seeing the midrange line is that good!
I can currently get one of these for $2,700 from BB... going in a dedicated dark theater room... Have been looking at this as my baseline, but the more and more I'm looking at this, the more and more I'm thinking this is just the right deal all around. Can always upgrade down the road if I need to...
As a Epson 5050ube owner, curious if anyone has replaced the bulb in theirs? And if so which bulb did you get. Epsons site is forever out of stock. Just past the 1 year mark of owning it. I absolutely love this projector. Zero regrets purchasing, but unfortunately mine started to show white dots, but only on certain films. So far only 3. But gotta send it in.
About painting your ceiling black, I just ordered some rosco tv black paint, it's the blackest paint u can buy. You have to buy that. I just finished painting my entire room with it and it looks like a black hole, next level up would be velvet fabric. Painting the ceiling did suck though, it always does.
you really should try black velvet fabric though if you went as far as painting everything black, it's seriously the endgame re: best picture quality possible.
@@aaromon43 I eventually will. Even though this paint was made specifically for movie/theater production, I hate it, if you touch the wall, you leave smear marks. The light switch area needs to be repainted again. Drives me crazy
Hi there! Is this better than the vava4k? I know the vava4k is a short throw but my priority is the picture quality. Thanks in advance and great video!
Appreciate if you could please see if it supports 120hz refresh rate on PC (or any other refresh rate above 60hz)? To do that on Windows 10, head to Settings > System > Display > Advanced Display Settings > Display Adapter Properties. Click the “Monitor” tab, choose your monitor’s advertised refresh rate from the “Screen Refresh Rate” list, and click “OK”
Buying - awesome review What would be best screen for it. Also, mounting and is it upside down while mounted? Can you comment on the wireless Epson 5050 ube? How can wireless be a good or bad option? Thank you
The only problem with Epson projectors is, that they don't have Motion Interpolation for 4K content. Apart from that they blow any DLP out of the water.
I'm upgrading from my dinosaur epson home cinema 720 and this is one of top contenders I'm looking at. Question I have is what is the sharpness difference between this and the uhd60 or uhd51a? Is there a perceivable difference from 14ft away?
Hello, is there a way that you can also mention the European names on the projectors? Your channel here is by far the best when it comes to projectors. Thank you for your great videos and keep it up! :)
Am hesitating between the 5020UB 1080p(550$) Vs the 5040 UB 4k (1000$) as a second hand is the 5040 makes that huge difference or just noticed by someone has experience with the projectors? My budget is a bit tight so if the 5040 is a game changer i may try to get the unit. Thank you good man
So how does it compare with your UHD60? Taking price into consideration along with the difference in technology, would you say the 5050ub is the better value or would you stick with the Optoma? I have the Viewsonic 747 now but am not happy with it and feel it is the time to upgrade. Clear and concise review as usual.
The uhd60 is considerably sharper but the epson wins with everything else. It's more of a matter of preference. As far as value goes though the uhd60 is still a great value. I'm big fan of color accuracy now and got rid of my uhd60 last year and went with the benq ht3550. Now I'm considering this epson for my theater.
Hey Chris, super job as always. What are your thoughts on the 6050ub, the same as the 5050? Also how about the new Epson ls12000. Any thoughts here. I just purchased the 6050 but I am thinking about returning it and going after the LS. I’d love to hear your thoughts and screen recommendations. My room is 20X21 10 ft ceilings, 2 window s with power black out screens,as well as 6 sconces and can lights? Let me know , I love your channel, keep it up. Edward
Hi Chris. I can't find comparison between Epson EB-L400U and Epson 6050UB for home theater. Could you tell something about it? (black levels, HDR?, absence of "4K" resolution, laser technology advantages) Thanks.
This guy needs more views . Most of these projector reviews or either knock offs of stock advertisement footage or some boring dude shaking his camera and looking into the box.
I purchased this projector ( but 5050Ube) based off of your review more than others. Now I'm undecided on what screen I should get. It's between an Elite Cinegrey edgeless 150" or a screen from Seymour Av. Any suggestions?? Have you used Seymour Av Screens? Their assembly is very easy compared to other high quality screens..
Helli Chris, thank you for reviewing this projector. great video. but I have question about lense memory. do epson 5050ub had lense memory? like 16:9 for one and 2.35:1 ? so I can watch Netflix movies full screen without black line up and down or sports videos full. and also what about first person shooter games like Call of duty on this projector? can u suggest a projector or some projectors I can choose from? epson 5050 is 3800 CAD, which is affordable.. thanks in advance.
Do you think that this is still the best projector under $3,000 at this point in 2021? I’m in the search for an all around projector and would really appreciate your input. Great videos BTW! 👍🏾
I'm stuck between this 5050 and the 3800. I'll be using 70% movies and 30% call of duty or shooting games. Is spending the extra 1500$ for the 5050ub worth it ? Would love some help chris thanks
Love your content! I currently have a BenQ 2050a and have been extremely happy with it. I just moved to a new home and due to the BenQ's throw distance and the limitation of screen size this will no longer work. I have a 100" ALR fixed screen. The projector can be mounted anywhere between 13' 6" - 13' 1". So looking for a new projector. Looks like the Epson 4010 will work using projector centrals calculator. I am looking for a projector in the $1000-$1500 range. Room is not dark and no plans to paint it. It's a multipurpose room and just looking to enjoy movies and streaming content with the kids.
How many feet away is your lens from the wall? I am getting conflicting numbers. Epson say 13.32ft and Projector Central says almost 17 feet for a 135' inch screen
Hello dude! Love your reviews. I was wondering if you can advise which will be the best option. An optoma uhd38 (which is the best available in Amazon) or an xgimi horizon pro. I have a budget of about $1400. I'd like a short through, not ultra short. And the better 4k image quality. Thanks dude!
Hey Chris My name is bentley and I got an Epson projection and I am having trouble change it from Spanish to English so could you do a video showing how to change it back to English I can’t see the words thank you
Hi Chris! I've been loving my 6050 for about a year now. Is there a clear way of activating low latency mode? I'm just assuming it's changing image processing from fine to fast? Keep up the great work 🔥
Been waiting for you to do an Epson review. Awesome review. That being said I think the 5050 is a bit outta my price range. You once said in a previous review that buying the latest and greatest may not necessarily be worth it. Were I to turn my focus towards the 4010 or the 5040, which would you consider the better overall choice?
My ceiling is 7 feet. I need 95 inch size. What distance do i hock this up. My sitting area is 12 feet from screen. If it is noisy then I may have a problem. What do you think.
I was concerned about the sharpness, but I sit 17 feet away from a 150in screen. I got the projector and it’s awesome. Sharpness at my seating is perfect. It’s bright and colors are awesome. Highly recommended it
I don't know anything about projectors and I do watch a lot of RUclips. I just am new to projectors. I watch a lot of gamers, Nexus, derbauer, etc for computers so I've never run across this channel. I liked and subscribed immediately. I love the way your content flows. You have a great voice and the script or bullet points that you followed was excellent. I will definitely be back.
Just installed an Epson 5050UB in my basement. Hands down, best projector under $3k. Black levels are very good and lots of color brightness for sports viewing with some lights on.
Agreed. I still use the 5050ub in my home theater.
This looks amazing! I've been contemplating a projector for a while and this might be it! Thanks as always for the quality content and love the Tribe Called Quest in the background!
Excellent review! Very comprehensive and well composed! Been looking at this projector for awhile and this gave me great info!
Have to agree, this projector is a beast. Just purchased it, have been trying to fault to see if I needed to move to a JVC nx5 or nx7, but seriously there is no reason. The 4k it produces is sharp and the lens zoom goes a little further at 2.1. Add to this the low lag for gaming and this projector is a beast! This guy is going to eat the competition. It might not be as good as a nx5, but it doesn't need to when it's half the price and gets you 90% there! Seems like 4k projector are finally starting to become mainstream, no longer a need to pay 15k for a good one!
Great review Chris. I really like how you demonstrated lens shift and lens memory. Very slick. I’ve been very pleased with my 5040UB. One thing I wish it has was auto switching between 16:9 and 2.35:1 presets like my previous Panasonic AE8000u had. Keep up the great work.
Because of you I picked up the Benq HT2050 in 2018 as my very first projector and was blown away with how good a projector image could be. I’ve just purchased the Epson 5050ub and I’m completely confident I’ve made the right choice because of you (doesn’t come in for another two weeks)
I have the 2050 as well, was the upgrade worth it to you? I'm thinking of picking up a 5050UB but only if it's noticeably better.
Awesome shirt, great review. I've had the 5050 for a while and am in love with it and it's good to hear that you agree. I would love Epson to up the resolution another step for some extra sharpness but to maintain all the other good stuff about LCD projector technology.
Great review! I have the 6050UB and it is simply amazing. I also have a 135" screen.
6050 is a beast man. I settled for the HT 5550. 6050 was just out of my price range 😭
@@malcolm4458 Hey, have you observed RBE on the 5550?
How far from the screen is your projector?
@@luiscabin 13 feet approx.
130" screen max about.
ive been with projectors for past 2 decades and have at least tried most popular ones at the time. But after seeing my friends 5030ub(1080p) i was floored by the colors but especially the inky blacks it produced! My at that time Acer V7500(4k dlp shifter) was noticably greyer and even though my 4k picture was much sharper(vs his 1080p) i found myself liking his more. The same evening i found out that Epson has 5040ub in the same UB line and its a 4k - i was sold. As soon as new 5050ub dropped i snagged it as well for another room and it was an excellent upgrade!. Was very excited when Epson dropped a supposed replacement last year, but after testing both Epsons new 11k and 12k ive decided to stay with my 5040 and 5050 since new Epsons have lost quite a few features for my liking (biggest would have to say 3D) and i would call this new generation more of the sidegrade if not downgrade
Nice Review as usual my man! I am still super impressed with my 5040UB for now. Everyone who watches it in my Home Theater is blown away! I am using a 135in Silver Ticket Screen.
How does 4k look
@@Dman4901 Outstanding! Very impressive.
@@TXSTYLE750 have you seen the optoma uhd60 is it better than that
@@Dman4901 Less reliable is the Optoma .
*Love my **Bestt.Digital** projector. It’s the perfect size for a bedroom and it’s super easy to setup. It works great with a firestick. I would highly recommend it.*
I found that with the Bright Cinema setting, I’m able to run my 6050 on eco power.
I actually bought the 5050 and returned it. Not that the picture quality was bad, because it wasn't, it was the dam lens shift that drove me INSANE. I guess it's good that they put a remote / motorized way for you to move the lens, and the memory function for it "should" make it so you only have to set the lens for each input once. However, that's where the problem came in for me. It didn't, and EVERY time, and I mean EVERY time I would switch inputs, the lens would "try" to set itself to the memory setting I had, and get it wrong EVERY TIME. So what that boils down to is, every single time I would switch inputs, I'd have to spend a minute or more re-adjusting the image, and I just began to hate it. So I went and got the Epson 3800 Pro, which just came out, and is the 4K Pixel Shifted (Same as the 5050) direct replacement to the 3700 I've had for a few years. It works exactly like the 3700, but is 4K capable. If you directly A/B'ed the 5050 and the 3800 right next to each other, would you be able to tell the difference? Maybe, but to me the 3800 looks just as good as the 5050 did, and I don't have to reset the lens every time I change inputs.
Oh, I also wasn't crazy about how big and heavy the 5050 was. The 3800 is about half the size and weighs much less. That matters when you're having to hold it up while mounting it.
Here's Projector Central's Review on the 3800, and it's pretty spot on. They love it as well. www.projectorcentral.com/Epson-Home-Cinema-3800-Projector-Review.htm
How are the black levels on the 3800 compared to the 5050? Do you have a totally light-controlled room (dark walls, black velvet, etc.)?
@@majorhamburgers102 - Hi, Ryan. As I mentioned above, if you were to A / B the two, you "might" see a difference, but having had both in my house at different times, they seem pretty much the same to me. My home theater is light controlled, in that there is no sunlight getting in, and the walls are both black and white near the screen.
I just mounted my 5050ub to ceiling by myself. It’s only 24lbs.
Chris - Can I buy a black screen with this projector ? Was planning to buy the 150 inch Elite Screen Manual. The black screen is cheaper than the white screen currently.
Thanks for this review! Just got mine today. Also liked the Check The Rhime backing track.
What a great review man ! Thanks
Please allow me to clarify what is often misrepresented... the difference between sharpness and detail. The 5050ub is optically sharper than many of the XPR DLP projectors because it has a higher quality lens (it's current rival in that area when it comes to XPR DLP is the BenQ 5550). The XPR DLP's can have more detail in their image due to higher pixel count (8.3 vs. 4.15 million) but this does not make them 'sharper', that comes down to the optics (lens). The 5050ub may require some panel alignment in order to see it reach it's full potential and this will vary from unit to unit, XPR DLP is superior in this regard as it is a single panel (DMD) projection technology (vs. three panel LCD). As an example the unit that is mentioned in this overview (BenQ HT3550) actually has an inferior lens versus the 5050ub, it suffers from a good amount of CA and is not as 'sharp' as many other XPR DLP projectors (the Optoma units are generally sharper).
Great review, as always. I’ve loved getting to learn about projectors form your channel man, thank you! You remind me of the best that TechTV had to offer back in the day!
For me the most fantastic thing about epson is the lens shift and huge zoom, it’s amazing
Epson projectors are by far the best for multipurpose rooms. I have the epson 2150 in my living room and it handles the ambit light great. I set it to dynamic and watch some football in the day so. And at night set it to bright cinema or standard cinema and its perfect.
I went from 2100 to 5050ub. The upgrade is insane. I recommend
The best part of the 5050ub is the ability to watch 2.35.1 content on a native screen with out getting a external lens.
Not really, the fact that is projecting the black bars outside of the screen, does not make them disappear. You will still lose 33% of the vertical pixels and light output when watching 2: 35: 1 content, since projector's panel is 16:9. In order to get 2: 35: 1 image without an external lens, you will need to get a native 2: 35:1 projector. Those are very expensive projectors, they usually cost over 30k-40k.
@@georgepopescu1327 You're wrong, re do your research about this on the Epson 5050 again. They've had this feature working since the 5040 projector from 4 years ago.
@@handsomejustin Lens position memory != Native anamorphic projection. The Epson does the former, which is a nice feature allowing you to fill a 2.35 screen from edge to edge and switch quickly to the lens position you need to do 16:9 on the same screen (with bars on the sides). But, as George points out, you're not using the full pixel array in the projector to do 2.35 via this method. For most, this is a fair trade, since the 2.35 image on 4k discs is not anamorphic as recorded on disc (most/all producers using the 4k bluray format for 2.35 simply disregard the extra pixels top and bottom), and the Epson is already plenty bright and plenty detailed for all but the largest screens. The Epson does have a feature that allows you to resample the 2.35 image on the disc (stretch it taller) to fill the Epson's 16:9 array, then you can squish it back down via an external anamorphic lens to project onto a 2.35 screen. This, combined with the Epson's lens position memory, is a good option for some folks, and may come out cheaper than a projector with a native 2.35 panel. Still, this is not a native 2.35 projection. You have the potential to perhaps gain in detail since the disc itself has more recorded pixels than the projector's native panel and this method uses all the pixels available in the panel to render the final image, but you also lose some detail resampling for the stretch. You gain in light output overall by using the full panel, but you also lose some light output via this method due to the anamorphic lens reflecting some light back into the projector. Two steps forward, one step back on the light output and (possibly)detail, and it requires an external lens. The other caveat to this is, a lens of the quality you want to do 4k anamorphic from a native 16:9 projector costs about $6k, unless you use one of the older lens systems not really designed to pass the detail available in a 4k format, find a deal on b-stock, eBay, etc, or use a cut-rate lens type that introduces its own set of problems. George isn't wrong, he's just not typing as much about it and the possible work-arounds available on the Epson as I am. None of those workarounds are native 4k 2.35 projection, which isn't a feature of the Epson.
@@scotttild you don't get it do you? that lens is stretching the image so you will have all the pixels of yout display and all the light output of the bulb on the screen, otherwise you will lose around 33% of both light and resolution. For 3D and HDR this is a big deal actualy couse 33% of light output is huge.
Hey Chris, thank you for the review I really appreciate all your advice as I'm getting my own HT set up :)
We are getting this over the Sony 290 as the difference in picture quality was marginal to our eyes and I couldn’t justify the extra $3600 to get the Sony. The other major positive was lamp price, the Sony is $750 and the Epson is $140. This is all in Australian dollars. We also looked at the JVC laser 4K which is priced the same as the Epson, my partner saw the rainbow effect on the JVC and the picture quality was not as good either. Blacks were washed out and the sharpness wasn’t there. Great review!
Another another great Epson review thank you very much.
Hey Chris, I have the 6040UB, are you able to share your calibration settings, i have a 133 inch screen and would be good to see how your settings compare against the defaults
Excellent video man! Thanks for the review. They are currently building my house and I have been looking for a 4K projector that makes movies look great and also has low input lag for when I game. If you have any suggestions for another one let me know. But for now this one is on the top of my list.
I considered this pj but ended up with an HT3550, which has performed wonderful. I am super jealous though of all the motorized lens shift/adjustability though! Great review and sweet shirt dude!
Do you see the rainbow effect ? I'm considering a HT5550 or the 5950ub.
@@Quetzalcoatl0 I've never seen the rainbow effect on this or my HT2050. I'm not sensitive to it however.
One of the best reviews for this Projector yet
Good work dude
Nice to see you finally getting your hands on some Epsons.
Love the video! Can’t wait for mine to arrive!
That shirt is 🔥🔥🔥
VERY nice review! Adding this one to my list of projectors to upgrade to this year!! Keep it up! Love my current Epson projector so its really nice seeing the midrange line is that good!
Crazy a 3k projector is considered "mid range"
@@CalDeRosia so clearly you have never seen a JVC 4K projector.
I can currently get one of these for $2,700 from BB... going in a dedicated dark theater room... Have been looking at this as my baseline, but the more and more I'm looking at this, the more and more I'm thinking this is just the right deal all around. Can always upgrade down the road if I need to...
Had mine for 2 years now and it has the best quality for the price.
As a Epson 5050ube owner, curious if anyone has replaced the bulb in theirs? And if so which bulb did you get. Epsons site is forever out of stock.
Just past the 1 year mark of owning it. I absolutely love this projector. Zero regrets purchasing, but unfortunately mine started to show white dots, but only on certain films. So far only 3. But gotta send it in.
About painting your ceiling black, I just ordered some rosco tv black paint, it's the blackest paint u can buy. You have to buy that. I just finished painting my entire room with it and it looks like a black hole, next level up would be velvet fabric. Painting the ceiling did suck though, it always does.
you really should try black velvet fabric though if you went as far as painting everything black, it's seriously the endgame re: best picture quality possible.
@@aaromon43 I eventually will. Even though this paint was made specifically for movie/theater production, I hate it, if you touch the wall, you leave smear marks. The light switch area needs to be repainted again. Drives me crazy
Just got myself a 6050ub, upgraded from the 6040ub. Love it.
Hi there! Is this better than the vava4k? I know the vava4k is a short throw but my priority is the picture quality. Thanks in advance and great video!
Can I ask you what you for a recommendation on a printer?
Appreciate if you could please see if it supports 120hz refresh rate on PC (or any other refresh rate above 60hz)?
To do that on Windows 10, head to Settings > System > Display > Advanced Display Settings > Display Adapter Properties. Click the “Monitor” tab, choose your monitor’s advertised refresh rate from the “Screen Refresh Rate” list, and click “OK”
Buying - awesome review
What would be best screen for it. Also, mounting and is it upside down while mounted?
Can you comment on the wireless Epson 5050 ube? How can wireless be a good or bad option?
Thank you
Every time I watch this channel I feel like I'm watching nerdy Will Smith. Your voice is identical haha
Yeah totally, i just want hear him say " Now this is a story ,all about how ..... 😁
The only problem with Epson projectors is, that they don't have Motion Interpolation for 4K content. Apart from that they blow any DLP out of the water.
Just bought the 5050UB based on this review! Any suggestions and what silver ticket fixed screen as far as ratio I should get? 16:9 or 2.35.1
I'm upgrading from my dinosaur epson home cinema 720 and this is one of top contenders I'm looking at. Question I have is what is the sharpness difference between this and the uhd60 or uhd51a? Is there a perceivable difference from 14ft away?
Dude. Amazing content. Subbed!
Personally if you had a mildly big room but only enough room for a 90-100 inch screen would you buy this or the optoma P1 if budget wasn't an issue
Hello, is there a way that you can also mention the European names on the projectors? Your channel here is by far the best when it comes to projectors. Thank you for your great videos and keep it up! :)
Hi Chris, what are the differences between this projector and the 5050ube?
Can it be placed at 10 feet for a 102 inch screen?
Am hesitating between the 5020UB 1080p(550$) Vs the 5040 UB 4k (1000$) as a second hand is the 5040 makes that huge difference or just noticed by someone has experience with the projectors? My budget is a bit tight so if the 5040 is a game changer i may try to get the unit.
Thank you good man
I have heard of the screen door look on this model. Will it be noticeable at 6ft away?
Wheres the audio out port?
So how does it compare with your UHD60? Taking price into consideration along with the difference in technology, would you say the 5050ub is the better value or would you stick with the Optoma? I have the Viewsonic 747 now but am not happy with it and feel it is the time to upgrade. Clear and concise review as usual.
The uhd60 is considerably sharper but the epson wins with everything else. It's more of a matter of preference. As far as value goes though the uhd60 is still a great value. I'm big fan of color accuracy now and got rid of my uhd60 last year and went with the benq ht3550. Now I'm considering this epson for my theater.
Can you set it up on a sitting couch level on the side, and yet expect a good projection on the wall?
Also, would it work with AppleTv?
Hey Chris, super job as always. What are your thoughts on the 6050ub, the same as the 5050? Also how about the new Epson ls12000. Any thoughts here. I just purchased the 6050 but I am thinking about returning it and going after the LS. I’d love to hear your thoughts and screen recommendations. My room is 20X21 10 ft ceilings, 2 window s with power black out screens,as well as 6 sconces and can lights? Let me know , I love your channel, keep it up. Edward
Any recommendations for a screens material suitable for this projector?
White gray or ALR, thanks for the review
Hi Chris. I can't find comparison between Epson EB-L400U and Epson 6050UB for home theater. Could you tell something about it? (black levels, HDR?, absence of "4K" resolution, laser technology advantages) Thanks.
Will you ever be doing a review on the Epson 3800?
I'm trying. Still waiting on it.
Amazing review and video, love the shirt.
Chris can i use this Epson for the outside, with a 140 screen
@Chris Majestic -Is your link to the Epson 5050UB an affiliate link, i.e. a paid link? Thank you.
How is the 3d performance? Do you have ghosting issues like the previous model?
This guy needs more views . Most of these projector reviews or either knock offs of stock advertisement footage or some boring dude shaking his camera and looking into the box.
I was considering this projector or the upcoming XGIMI Horizon Max.
Would you take this or the LG HU70LA? Torn between the 2...
Only thing I'm concerned about are dust blobs. If I see any within the first 30 days I'll return for a LS12000.... But I hope I don't have to!
I purchased this projector ( but 5050Ube) based off of your review more than others. Now I'm undecided on what screen I should get. It's between an Elite Cinegrey edgeless 150" or a screen from Seymour Av. Any suggestions??
Have you used Seymour Av Screens? Their assembly is very easy compared to other high quality screens..
I think that is important to say what type of light source it is.
Helli Chris, thank you for reviewing this projector. great video.
but I have question about lense memory. do epson 5050ub had lense memory? like 16:9 for one and 2.35:1 ? so I can watch Netflix movies full screen without black line up and down or sports videos full.
and also what about first person shooter games like Call of duty on this projector?
can u suggest a projector or some projectors I can choose from?
epson 5050 is 3800 CAD, which is affordable..
thanks in advance.
Can I use this on a 64 x 64 inch golf simulator screen ?
Majestic, how would you compare this projector with the Sony 295 ES?
Does it need active or passive 3-D glasses?
Do you think that this is still the best projector under $3,000 at this point in 2021? I’m in the search for an all around projector and would really appreciate your input. Great videos BTW! 👍🏾
Any plans to review the EPSON 3800? Im thinking that should be a killer upgrade from a GT1080
Yes it's on the list
Is it only for US market? Can't find it anywhere in EU and Russia.
Great video!
Epsom, Veiwsonic, Optoma and Benq, which would you suggest as a first time buyer? Oh, and with a budget $1,500.
5030ub if you can find a good one .
can I put firestick 4k on it ?? and what screen protector do u recommend for wide screen ...I seen your Amazon Elite screen demo.
I'm stuck between this 5050 and the 3800. I'll be using 70% movies and 30% call of duty or shooting games. Is spending the extra 1500$ for the 5050ub worth it ? Would love some help chris thanks
Love your content! I currently have a BenQ 2050a and have been extremely happy with it. I just moved to a new home and due to the BenQ's throw distance and the limitation of screen size this will no longer work. I have a 100" ALR fixed screen. The projector can be mounted anywhere between 13' 6" - 13' 1". So looking for a new projector. Looks like the Epson 4010 will work using projector centrals calculator. I am looking for a projector in the $1000-$1500 range. Room is not dark and no plans to paint it. It's a multipurpose room and just looking to enjoy movies and streaming content with the kids.
What about the epson 4010? is it as good for gaming, and how does it compare to the optoma50x
How many feet away is your lens from the wall? I am getting conflicting numbers. Epson say 13.32ft and Projector Central says almost 17 feet for a 135' inch screen
Epson 3800(7100) vs Epson ls 500 vs tk 850 ,which is better for living room .all installations are possible in the room
I have the 5040 bit o find the hdr unwatchable... Not sure if its the settings or limitations of the projector
Is it still the best in the mid range? What "e" stands for in 5050UBe model?
I can not find this projector under this name in Europe. Any idea what it is named in Europe?
What movie was that @4:29
What are the best settings for this projector? I can’t find a video on this. I would appreciate any help, thanks!
Hello dude! Love your reviews. I was wondering if you can advise which will be the best option. An optoma uhd38 (which is the best available in Amazon) or an xgimi horizon pro. I have a budget of about $1400. I'd like a short through, not ultra short. And the better 4k image quality. Thanks dude!
Hey Chris would you buy a refurbished epson 6040 for $1600 or is the 5050 that much better?
Hey Chris My name is bentley and I got an Epson projection and I am having trouble change it from Spanish to English so could you do a video showing how to change it back to English I can’t see the words thank you
What screen would people recommend for this projector in a low-medium ambient light situation? Thinking between Elite cinegrey 5d or SI Slate.
Great review!!
Hi Chris! I've been loving my 6050 for about a year now. Is there a clear way of activating low latency mode? I'm just assuming it's changing image processing from fine to fast? Keep up the great work 🔥
Been waiting for you to do an Epson review. Awesome review. That being said I think the 5050 is a bit outta my price range. You once said in a previous review that buying the latest and greatest may not necessarily be worth it. Were I to turn my focus towards the 4010 or the 5040, which would you consider the better overall choice?
5040 is a great choice if you can still find one i love mine
Great projector, but in the world of projector the price is a bargain. You can easily spend 10k to 30k for the best 4k projectors... It's crazy!
Hey i just bought the 5050UBe.. does it have the same frame rate as 5050ub???
Wonder if Fiddy’s bought one?
My ceiling is 7 feet. I need 95 inch size. What distance do i hock this up. My sitting area is 12 feet from screen. If it is noisy then I may have a problem. What do you think.