4K Projector Showdown - I Spent $7,000 Comparing 4 UHD Projectors

Let's compare 4 different 4K UHD Projectors and see what we learn! Get all of the details on these projectors and learn more at lrn2diy.com/4k-projector-show....
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[@niradajones]

Thank you for taking the time to do these videos, I know it takes a lot of hard work and we greatly appreciate it. Great job

[@SecondSunofficial]

5 seconds in and i can already tell this guy is the real deal. So many top 10s that made no sense. thanks for being super thorough

[@tzenophile]

It's good just to see a real face.

[@MelvinBPortillo]

I said the same thing before seeing the top comment 😂

[@GHOST-cy7rc]

Exactly... I smashed the like button as soon as I saw that he actually bought the projectors and tested.

[@jolamc]

I liked the review, but if he thinks a .47” DLP is giving a million to 1 contrast he doesn’t know much. That optima is 1000:1 at best and the 5040 is 5000:1 at best, with the 4010 somewhere in the middle. It’s just the technology and what it’s capable of, and the reason he had no clue why the Epsons were larger and heavier.

[@seancrowe3353]

I avoid those random Top X videos now. Useless rubbish

[@Morten.Bremseth]

Great review! Realy liked the side by side picture composion. One wish, print specs (like contrast/price ect.) in each collum on the picture while you present them for easy match to witch projector you talk about. Thanks for nice video!

[@jamesivey9002]

Nice job! I own the PX747 and also noticed the colors looking a bit washed out. Then I realized it was ECO mode. When I turned ECO off it was a night and day difference.

[@mdfalconer]

I've been looking to upgrade to a 4K projector and have been trying to wade through all the reviews of different projectors. This was very helpful, especially the side by side comparisons. Thanks much!!

[@joseanderson-cuff6491]

Wow! Excellent video editing and great review overall. I love how you divide the 4 streams and combine into one. Absolutely great job.

[@Irvysan]

I love the detail you go into, great content. Thanks for saving me the time!

[@capitolchrysler8205]

Wow! Finally a useful review of projectors. I applaud your efforts! This is the only useful video I have seen thus far that actually shows the samples side by side for a real comparison. Totally awesome! I agree the 4010 has the most true to life image. I wish you could do some more for us.

[@walden1008]

Really well done. I was struggling may way through conflicting reviews. This was a demonstration that helped me to actually see the difference. Epson it is for me. Thanks!

[@Dolivetree]

exactly the type of questions I would have when comparing different modes. nicely done good sir. thoughtful review and very informative - thank you for the maximum effort

[@jordanparrott4357]

Your 4 projector side-by-side is AMAZING! Well done, I'm sure that was not easy!

[@KilhQwen]

Best review of projectors on youtube. Fantastic job man. Thanks!

[@1timeemailaddress811]

I love how you split the screens! Good job. Thanks.

[@soliderarmatang5664]

Fantastic review! This is what i was looking for! The side by side comparison really helped!

[@jimjack3447]

What a great video. Thank you. No one else has done such an informative vid

[@tbrick4756]

Thanks for this. This is exactly everything I’ve been wanting to know while shopping for a projector

[@stuffinfinland]

Found your review by accident. The side-by-side comparison was a really nice touch. Keep doing the good work man. Subbed.

[@travelwell8098]

Nice job!! Thank you very much for your time in putting this video together. I find it was well thought out. Good information!

[@djgoliday]

truly amazing video thank you so much, not to many vids straight to the point as well as multiple competitors in one! keep it up!

[@docpom9240]

Super review, many thanks. Honest, understandable and fair. And above all, you chose your favourite with sound reasoning, even though it was a different manufacturer to your existing projector. Good job. 👌

[@firesnake1804]

Watched a lot of projector vids, this is the best one. Lots of good info and I really liked the side by side.

[@username_62kcs9el0]

I wish all projector reviews would compare side by side like yours! Thanks for your review!

[@YUTA03091002]

probably one of the best reviews i've ever watched! keep up with the good work! :)

[@sriragawanratnasabapathy3900]

great review as I was debating whether I go for Optoma or Epson, now I got the choice clear, thank you so much! I will stand on your final decision which make sense!!!

[@gaboaaa23]

finaly someone who compensate the brightness in post, that is often totaly overblown or underlighted through camera recording! Perfect!

[@tzaylor]

. Thanks for doing all this research! I have an old Epson and love it. Can't wait to upgrade someday.

[@hardlivinglife]

Same, I will definitely upgrade to a 4k Epson in the future.

[@chrisj9008]

I am still running an older epson Cinepro 1080UB and its still performs. Gonna run it till it does, then a 5040 or the like... hopefully no time soon. Dedicated theater room, 120 screen and it impresses everyone who comes over almost 6 years after purchase.

[@tacticalAV]

The thing I like best about electronics and testing them for yourself in your own setups. Buy at store, test and review, return or exchange... repeat. Projectors can easily get difficult to compare since some are drastically different technology's used and picture quality can be based on screen type, size, light, sunlight, throw, and distances all differentiate with the models I have used. Hands down, the Epson 5040, 5050ub or 3020 and 4010 models are my favorite over all other models i have experienced. Not the easiest product to just try out and return if your not satisfied. Great video!!

[@meeee32156]

went out and got the epson 4010 because this video. thank you! super happy with it coming from the epson 2030. i wasn't prepared for how big it was in person haha, but i made it work. thanks again!

[@Punisher-1]

How do you like the Epson 4010 so far, and is it very crisp and detailed when playing movies?

[@jaycarneygiants]

I wanted to thank you for this video. It helped me decide on a projector. I know how much time goes into videos of this quality and its appreciated. Thanks

[@Th3OnlyRandy]

Great review my man!! Been researching projectors for months and have tried a couple...returned them all.

[@gizmobowen]

From the 4k side by side shots the 4010 gave the best color accuracy, contrast and sharpness from what I could see. It would be the one I would choose as well. Excellent work and thank you for the reviews.

[@dealerovski82]

It could be a rigged and sponsored video by Epson making other brands look like shit. I have the Viewsonic 747 and its even has HDR mode and I don't remember it being this blend.

[@caesarc.4079]

Awesome video. I’m new to projectors and this video is very informative. BRAVO 👏

[@JalilAsghar]

Thank you for your efforts, great video.

[@arus3765]

Have you tried MI Ultra Short Throw 150" laser projector? Available only at Walmart. It's not 4K but crystal clear image. Do a comparison please.

[@Tom_TTT]

Good video. Thank you!! Will be upgrading to 4010, hopefully a good deal for Black Friday.

[@hogey74]

Timely vid thanks... Projectors have lagged for a long time, especially with 4k which is the best usage case for that resolution!

[@demanskytuba8460]

This was a great video. I agree. Epsons are great projectors. They are just very big. I wonder if that is too shield the fan noise, because they tend to be quieter than most projectors.

[@VikasKhandelwal0]

Brilliantly done! To the point and exactly what I was hoping (looking) for. Thank you so much for making such a great content.

[@LRN2DIY]

So glad you found it helpful, Vikas!

[@wolfblack5838]

@@LRN2DIY PLEASE 🙏 WHICH IS BETTER OPTOMA: UHD60 VS UHD38 , 35

[@TheToronto122]

Great video. Well put together and I love the comparison. I like the 4010 as well and that's the one that's on top of my shopping list to replace my aging Epson 6010 Pro Cinema

[@IcEMystPrivate]

you have it now? is it good?

[@flaviosafull]

Great review! Nicely done! Helped me deciding on getting the 4010!

[@Armando021694]

Hello, i plan on getting the 4010 and i wanted to ask do you like it thus far or have any regrets?

[@awturbosp]

Great comparison! One of the most helpful out there.

[@jesserobertson9773]

I purchased a eiki lc-x85 projector and cant really find anything about it. I know it's a little older but any info I can get on it would be sweet

[@becooldontfreez]

What a great video, thank you for putting the effort.

[@garypranzo9334]

I have an Epson 4040 and got it for the lens and shift memory.

[@luc1ferblack]

which optoma 1080 projector did you have? i never use 4k but would like a upgrade from the 1500LM 720 optoma i have

[@wickedslick4399]

You should do another one of these comparisons with the newer models! Amazing video

[@blackcountry6660]

Thank you for your review. If I may add an information about the size of the beamer housing. It does matter in terms of fan noise. In general the larger the cavities for the cooling air flow is, the slower the fans rotate, hence, the beamer runs quieter.

[@andreihrusca]

wow. you put in a lot of time and effort and it shows. great video thank you!

[@igorvieira904]

Awesome video and comparison! I went with the Epson 4010 after watching this. Quick question where did you get the sony sample 4k video. Is it on KZbin or an actual disc?

[@dhayalanashok]

Mate, your review is awesome. Everything put together well and I appreciate the background work that went into it. Thank you.

[@LRN2DIY]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@isbestlizard]

Fab roundup! Did you notice rainbowy red/green/blue streaking with any of them? Watching the flamingo coming in to land at 10:02 on the optoma for instance that would drive me MAD

[@bryanp4827]

That's just the camera shutter matching the colour wheel...calm the farm will you, you'll never see it with your eyes...🤪

[@veerayelamanchi]

hi, Which one would you recommend for watching movies in bright room or daylight? epson 5040ub or 4010 or optoma uhd60?

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

looking at getting a 1080p projector optoma HD143X would you recomend it..?..or go buy a 4k tv as a 4k pj s not in my budget right now....great video

[@iranlima5841]

Great, great job Nills !!! Thanks!!

[@Subacabra]

Should have the new Benq ht3550 4k for review by end of February. Can't wait!

[@maafeustyle]

Thank you for this, really helped out with picking my next projector. You already had me subscribing from the intro tune!

[@copperhead573]

Thanks for the common man explanation and experience. Well done

[@buddylove71]

I can't get screen material, what do you think of projector wall paint? @LRN2DIY

[@Tecnic2]

Great video. Thank you for providing a quality review. You clearly put a lot of work into the review and anyone looking for a projector should check this video out

[@XY-os7jf]

This video helps a lot! Thank you.

[@jh3247]

Epson colors are seriously unmatched their 3lcd technology is incredible!

[@Saturn2888]

Curious the settings you used to test on each of these mainly because of the wide color differences.

[@stevenyoung3360]

Both of the Epsons looked great but even just looking at your video the 4010 is something I would pick as well. I have an Epson 3700 right now and it is adequate but going to go to 4k very soon.

[@dcknudt]

I went from a BenQ W1070 to the Epson 4010. Have to say I smile every time I fire it up :) fantastic projector 👍🏻

[@ivagunrack7856]

I have the 1070 for about 3 years...great projector....does the 4010 blow it away?

[@dcknudt]

Brian Harvey I feel like it does. The pic quality is pretty decent on the 1070, but clarity and detail, contrast level, motion, ya, I guess it blows it away pretty well. The biggest upgrade is the lens shift and all the aspects that are done in the menus. You will be very pleased with the upgrade if you choose to do so. 👍🏻

[@ivagunrack7856]

dcknudt ...appreciate it...thanks

[@kevinlyons1609]

I started out using optima projectors but they tend to become problematic and the bulb life ate bery short. Now I run the Epson 3010 no problems. I agree the Epson 4010 does have the best overall picture. Good video thumbs up to you.

[@CAPUTO000]

the new gold standard in cut to the chase, let's see what these things can do, projector reviews, extremely well done young man! my only disappointment is that you didn't show the sony footage side-by-side (panel) comparison in a dark room!

[@shashidharmurthy2226]

Sir a good review,up&down in the voice makes review more live ,keep up the good work !

[@jberg411]

Great video thank you for making it. I was curious if anyone has heard of a smart projection system. They have the connected smart tvs that you just hook to your wifi and get your netflex, internet access, etc. Can that be done on projection systems?

[@MrSuperman258401]

LG make smart projectors with their built in web is just like their TV's

[@ratman626]

Excellent review. Best of the bunch. Comparison was great

[@LightningHits2x]

Can you do an updated version of this list? Maybe include brands like benq?

[@ffkhan75]

Hi that was a very nice review.i live in UK and have epson eh-tw 7300 projector.the picture quality is very good.last fw days it has started to make a buzzing noise when connectec to hdmi source.its not fan noise kindly help me diagnose and get rid if this issue.thanks

[@ad1das41]

Been meaning to buy a projector just haven’t pulled the strings yet. I mostly do gaming. Lots of variables to think of. I didn’t mind the Optoma from the review.

[@Nate-qc8kb]

Great info! Appreciate all the time and research that went into this. PS. Is that Saratoga Springs? ;) @LRN2DIY ?

[@peter300pete]

great review, thanks for sharing

[@zacdior9402]

Now that's a proper hands on review. No stupid simulation images. Just cool clean good stuff. Nice one buddy. 😉

[@michaelpal7641]

What would you recommend to a one man band for a projection screen and projector? Stage area will vary but I would like to make and/or buy a 6ft.X 6ft. screen. Will take a look at your DIY screen. Thank you so much for this video.

[@JD-ef1jb]

Great job lining up the footage. That had to be a challenge. I'm surprised the 5040ub didn't seem as sharp as the 4010. Did you have the 4k enhancement on? I have a 5040ub and its super sharp, but only after I turned on the 4k enhancement. Also the Optoma is a DLP projector vs the Epson LCD projectors: hence the color difference. Alot of people say DLP is more cinematic. Great video.

[@ashn5857]

Thanks for a great video. You must do a rating comparison on ultra short throw projectors

[@mrpink9876xxxx]

Thanks for helping me make up my mind about which projector to get next - an Epson 4k Enhanced! i've been researching Optoma, Benq and Epson, but i always wanted a True 4K (as native 4K was out of my price range) because many people kept hyping up the 4 phase pixel shift, but it's clear now that actual resolution is only a part of what constitutes good picture. Epson wins all the way. I suspect this has got to do with DLP being an inferior technology to LCD.

[@8slkmic]

Thank you, you did an awesome job doing this, regardless of them being calibrated, most people won't get them professionally calibrated. You kept it basic but descriptive. I'm trying to figure out if the 5040ub's are still being sold with power supply issues as of February 2019. If they are then I would get the 4010 untill 5060 in the future. I just want them produce good black's for Game of Thrones in April. One hell of a Superbowl commercial.

[@DarthHater100]

Excellent review and links!

[@Mr.HotRod]

Good video but my Epson 5040UBe does have the keystone feature hidden a little bit in the menu. It is handy for fine tuning.

[@caonhavu]

I love the brightness of the Optoma. I would imagine that you can adjust the tint to get a more accurate colour.

[@bryanp4827]

Yes you can, but the UHD 65 is much more accurate

[@Coldgecko]

Good Job. I'm in the market and you did a great review.

[@painterdood2484]

One other thing, Virtually all new projectors are in need of some fine tuning or calibration out of the box. Manufacturers are doing better in recent years with out of the box performance but even so, every projector I’ve owned over the last 25 years including my current Epson 5040 benefited from this process. You can save a lot of time and get a better picture by getting a inexpensive from calibration disc from Amazon and spending a few minutes with the wealth of fine tuning features you have in the setup menu. Proper setup for a projection system is a bit of work. But the reward of a 16ft wide theater screen in YOUR OWN HOME! Is well worth the effort.

[@Tuvzii]

what projector screen specifically did you use for this test? your diy one linked?

[@carlov5740]

How do you get the projector to switch on/off at certain given times? thanks

[@vautop2]

Did u test any benq 4K projectors. And how they do

[@Sepacaju]

Nice job, thanks for sharing

[@painterdood2484]

For what it’s worth, you made a great choice with the new Epson. But, if you want to get the most out of the UB, your system will benefit a lot with some darker colors for your walls and ceiling surfaces. I was happily surprised when I toned down the walls in my own media room and discovered what Epson “ultra black” really looked like. Well worth the effort. I guess this is why all commercial movie houses are caves.

[@MortenSkjelbred]

Hi Nils. What what’s the reason for not trying a BenQ projector like TK800?

[@TheLiasas]

Superb review man👍👍

[@navbadal5354]

Hi this is Manoj Badal from Sydney Australia few things I like to ask you, I liked the 4k Epson 4010, however I can't find the same model in Sydney, could u please help is this the same model we get here as well, I also need to buy best electronic screen for my lounge to set up the best cinema in my new house I am building,. what is the best sound system I should buy, I am thinking to bose but let us see. here from you soon regards from Sydney.

[@moksastudio9962]

Pro review! Nicely done.

[@danky-_-stanky4500]

On the Optoma UHD50 - 60 how loud are the fans?

[@DeltaSierra426]

Got an Optoma UHD60 for my work's conference room. Just got it setup, so too early to say much, but based on preliminary features run-thru and some visual testing, I think we're going to be really pleased. It looks like with proper HDR and other image settings calibrations, the color accuracy can be almost unmatched on these. I could tell the Epson 4 series had more pixelation than the rest. All else was nice, but those pixels... I especially hate them because coming from our old XGA projector at work, small text is virtually unreadable on our 120" projector screen. Going from XGA to UHD 4K is mind-blowing, BTW. :D :D :D

[@Maxxarcade]

I really wanted 4K for my home theater, but for the time being I settled on the Epson 3700. It was on sale for under $1k, and my screen is only 110" anyway. So far it seems pretty good, but I can't help wondering how much I'm missing out on. But I also heard the 5040 had power supply issues, and that Optoma wouldn't have a short enough throw for my room. That 4010 seems to look really good though.

[@alexnather7614]

thanks for putting in the effort sir

[@SolarAbyss]

Great review. Only thing I think you could have added is a noise comparison. I would guess that the Epsons are larger for better cooling and quieter operation. Unfortunately it looks like the 5040UB is no longer available and the 5050UB is a crazy $1000 more than the 5010 so I think that your choice is definitely the way to go

[@garrimctiernan6790]

Amazing review video well done. 👍