Epson EH-TW9400 (6050UB) "4K" Projector Review

We review the Epson TW9400 lamp-based projector (also marketed as the Pro Cinema 6050UB in the USA) which uses pixel-shifting technology to achieve near-4K resolution. Topics covered include setup, lumens output, black level, dynamic iris, colour accuracy, motion handling, video processing, HDR presentation, as well as input lag for gaming.
Our review sample is the Epson EH-TW9400 which sports a black finish, but it's also available in white (model number EH-TW9400W).
The screen used in this video review is a motorised roll-down projection screen from Vividstorm:
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[@rickybobby6605]

Only here for the humor, the review is a bonus.

[@nictanghe98]

twas a good one this time :D

[@julianiwers1110]

Great. Please do more projector reviews in the future. I would love to see a review of the JVC projectors

[@TheZgraen]

"I like to come last, but not this way" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RathOX]

Was able to get one for £1600 off ebay only few hundered hours on the bulb

[@86scar86]

Thank you for the review of this projector! Cheers from Italy

[@medarametlapraveen]

I read somewhere that...as long as screen size is less than 100 inch...1080p looks same as 4k from 6ft away...is that true?

[@Bluesilentpro]

Thanks for this interesting video. This projector is the base of my home cinema since Feb 2020. A great experience, especially in 3D. I compared it in a test room against a Sony VPL-HW65ES and a VPL-VW270ES and it was a clear winner to my eyes, which I did not expect. I didn't even bother DLPs.

[@Bluesilentpro]

N1v3K77 I know the Sonys should be better. Maybe they were already drifted - one major issue that kept me away from them.

[@86scar86]

are black levels good? I've got a Benq w2000+ wish this PJ will be better

[@georgepopescu1327]

@@86scar86 much better than any consummer grade DLP but not on as good as LCoS projectors. The black it's like what you see on QLED, a dark gray. TW 9400 or 6050 is in another league compared with your BENQ.

[@angc1456]

you can´t compare it with sony hw65es , because sonys 65 is not 4k

[@ioannisaligizakis4265]

2023 and I am in between Epson TW9400 (new) or a used VPL-VW270ES. Are you still with the Epson?

[@Burgergio]

Not even a projector guy, just here to drop a like and support my man Vincent. 👍

[@HarshHudda]

Which one would be better for film viewing (not 4k) Epson TW9400 vs the Ben QW5700?

[@ChristianBungert]

Got tw9400 and it's good, especially got better blacks/contrast.

[@HOTTESTHERE]

So In 2013 living with my parents I did not have much space and i had no way to fit a tv in my room without it being uncomfortable. I ended up buying a Benq W1070 and an 80" canvas that could be rolled up and stored away. I then ended up moving to a one room 44m2 apartment in 2015 with many of the same issues. However there was potential for a bigger canvas so I got a 180" premium canvas with plans on upgrading the projector to something that is capable of 4K. Then shit happened and here we are I recently moved to a house and am still using the W1070. Should i get a 4K projector so I can watch stuff on a 180" canvas or just get it over with and pay up for a premium 75" TV? I am currently looking at the cheaper Epson EH-TW7000 or a 75" TV in the same price range.

[@DynamteKid316]

I love both Epson & Sony thank you!🙂

[@jeedpi4863]

Hi, Thank you for making this video! Would you recommend to set the color improvement setting? I understand your recommendations as follow, but might be wrong :) 1. 4k optimization 2. No iris « auto » - no interpolation 3. Color optimization on Thanks again!

[@jojobananadragon]

I have ordered this in Malta . But unfortunately the agent did not know when exactly they will be avaiiable in stock. They said sometime in winter.the good thing that they quoted a very interesting price. Hope that will be available this year

[@atuljadhav5500]

Yeah its a truly desirable projector In its price segment, i m a happy user since a year now

[@ChristianBungert]

Same Here yea😊

[@mauritja00]

Could you pleaseee review the LGHU85LA projector??? You're by far the man I trust the most reviewing picture quality

[@reliev33]

I thought he did now maybe not I dont see it (i also watch too many reviews) i was waiting for the HU70LAB myself

[@OOTheBlueAir]

very nice thanks, do you have ay recomendations, on buying used??? ex 500 pund mark?

[@Pardeep911]

Is it has built in speaker and does it support directly connected sound system

[@budala1969]

There's no need to pay an extra grand for 6050UB. I just picked up the 5050UB for $2500, couldn't be happier.

[@nirajktm]

Projector or 85 inch TV Vincent? Which one would you choose?

[@ucfalumi94]

Which is better 4:2:0, 8bit, Rec2020, 60hz, or 4:2:2, 12bit, Rec2020, 30hz? Using Epson 5040ub, Oppo 203, Shield going into HDMI in on Oppo. Can’t get 10bit or 12bit 60hz when playing HDR content. If I set shield to anything above 30hz output on Oppo is only 8bit. Sample video is 4K HDR mkv 1:1 rip of Dark Knight Rising. Thanks in advance.

[@billhayes5047]

Hi Vincent, are there any plans to review the LS12000B.. this projectors successor

[@mikediiorio7949]

could you review Epson Ls 12000 4k HDR Projector..

[@X7007]

what's the maximum nits i need to set in windows 11 hdr calibration?

[@xALjD3i]

Vincent what do you think of the new optoma gaming projectors like uhd50x?

[@lakerol2876]

I still use my 10 year TW3x00! Used every day. Next upgrade will be one with laser-source. Whatever happened to LS10500 successor?

[@shcxatter2]

Hi Vincent, would you make a review on the brand new Sony A9 48inch OLED that was released just 2 days ago? Recently I bought a Sony XH9505 which you have a review on, but unfortunately the display had a defect, and I had to return it, and now I'm wondering wether I should spend a considerably bigger amount of money on this new OLED or just order another XH9505. Thank you in advance!

[@d4m077]

How would you say the picture compares to the ls500b? As ls500b supposed to have better contrast. I found the the ls500b was better than the tw7400.

[@86scar86]

Hi Vincent. What are the correct settings of the Xbox Series X for this Projector? Can you help me?

[@noisyninja5618]

Hello sir i have Asus Rog 3 phone is suffering from black screen issue is it a hardware or software problem ? Cause i am in return period pls help thanks

[@hansdampf8011]

Successor TW 9500 is on its way? CES/ISE 2021?

[@KyleKahn27]

have u tried madder? on PC?

[@egestroem]

please do a review of the benq w5700 , and then a shootout between that and the 9400

[@georgepopescu1327]

If you have a dedicated room with no light from outside and walls painted in a dark gray, TW9400 will give you a much better contrast and far better black levels than benq. Also the colors are more beautifull and vivid due to how 3DLP works. On the other hand benq, being a DLP, will be sharper and will have a better motion resolution in 24p movies. In a room with white walls you will not be able to see the contrast difference between those projectors.

[@egestroem]

@@georgepopescu1327 I decided not to go any of them. The one I want is too expensive. So I decided just to stay on my old JVC 1080p until the 4K JVCs come down in price or a good deal comes up someday

[@georgepopescu1327]

@@egestroem whats your current projector? if you don't want HDR content, that old JVC probably still rocks, regardless of the model. Also going from a JVC, even an older model, to a DLP like that Benq will be a huge dissapointment for you, couse the black levels will be garbage.

[@Traquan]

@@georgepopescu1327 I am currently looking at this same choice, I can get the TW9400 around €2600 and the W5700 around €2000 pretty sharp deal. I have a very dark cinema room, currently have a 16:9 screen but I want to buy a cinemascope screen. Therefore leaning towards the TW9400 for zoom and lens memory. How would you compare the colors between the Epson and BenQ? Thanks for your insights.

[@georgepopescu1327]

got it brand new for 2k euro , amazing projector :)

[@KimDahl77]

Where from?

[@georgepopescu1327]

@@KimDahl77 here www.avstore.ro/videoproiectoare/epson-eh-tw9400/

[@johncjj77]

Can you explain how to adjust Aspect ratio to get the immersive 2.35:1 picture?

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

i would love if he would give his opinion on best 4k tv that are available, best budget, best gaming tv after each year, it would help so many people

[@djibo4744]

Thanks for the great review : ) How does this projector compare with the jvc x5900 you tested a while ago ?

[@georgepopescu1327]

5900 had 3X more native contrast so...

[@KyleKahn27]

have you tried madvr on pc?

[@Samzep]

Fantastic review as always do you think extra 4 thousand dollars is worth to get the 270 sony ?

[@hdtvtest]

No.

[@Samzep]

HDTVTest ok what setting is best cinema and is it worth calibrating 9400 ?

[@bigbadboogie6842]

How would it compare to an old JVC for example a JVC DLA-X30? Thanks for a great review

[@georgepopescu1327]

For SDR content on a small-medium size screen that JVC would have much better contrast. On the other hand this Epson is HDR capable with good bt2020 color accuracy, accepts 4k signal and it has enough light output for good 3D. Also the lamp is much cheaper for Epson (around 200 euro vs 600 euro JVC). Overall I would not choose that old JVC unless you already have it.

[@sergeytulenin9215]

Hi, does any one having some noise issues when 4K enchainment enabled. I hear hum on 24hz but it disappears when change to 60hz or disable e-shift. Anyone ?

[@TomlinsonHolman52583]

Epson makes excellent projectors, but I won't buy another one until they release a high lumen native 4K laser projector at a reasonable price. HDR on the 6050UB really takes a hit when bulb half life occurs. Thank you for the projector review, Vincent.

[@Boots3962]

Yea me too, can't wait until they release a native 4k

[@JamesSmith-rf8wo]

Anything worthy under 1000€??

[@waynebruce8]

I have the smaller older version .The version i can afford the Eh TW 7300 .I love this projector.It cant play 4k at 60 Hz with hdr but it plays back everything else nice .The cost for the lamp is the secret of this Projector 140 Euro only! You can use this Projector more with this lamp Price.Take a look at Sony lamp cost ore Optoma ore acer ore jvc you cant get a lamp for the Price of a lamp for the Epson.The living Room Projector the Epson you can use every day if you are willing to pay the 140 Euro from time to time. The lcd is very bright you can watch Soccer and not need to fully darken the room.The motorized lamp and the low projection distance you need with this projector are superb! i have a small 17 square feet room and it works great.

[@Trentsmith1984]

I have this projector and it doesn't disappoint. I don't use my white screen anymore, I use a black wall. My blacks are black day or night!

[@unknownuser0006]

Isn’t the latest firmware has dynamic tone mapping? Maybe I’m wrong but I believe that I read about it and they said that the HDR optimizer is no longer needed in the Panasonic player.

[@hdtvtest]

Where did you read about the latest firmware adding dynamic tone mapping?

[@87CREW]

@ Adam, I think you're mistaken with the JVC projectors.

[@Datenschutz_Datenschutz]

there is only a HDR slider but nothing dynamic.

[@georgepopescu1327]

i just installed the last firmware and although the image changed a bit, there is nothing new in regard to HDR optimisation or maby I don't know where to find it

[@unknownuser0006]

@@hdtvtest My bad, it's not dynamic just improved enough that is closer to the Panasonic solution but Panasonic is still better. it's the 1.03 firmware by the way. They were talking about the changes around this page or a couple pages earlier, don't know when, tricky to search in the new AVS design...www.avsforum.com/threads/the-epson-5050ub-6050ub-thread-no-price-talk.3060314/page-354#post-59765468

[@powerinnumbers6159]

love a head to head with Benq W5700

[@peterwood2633]

Got an HW40ES from sony on a 113'' grey screen, really good but getting the upgrade itch. I know it's just a video but the blacks on this projector look the same or worse than what I have now. So that leaves me with the 270es for a whole lot more cash. I think i'll wait till it is refreshed.

[@bikesandbeats4693]

How do I get HDR at 4K? I'm only able to get 1080p with HDR on.

[@RathOX]

EDID expanded mode

[@bikesandbeats4693]

@@RathOX I figured it out. Had to get a 48gbps hdmi cable.

[@RathOX]

@@bikesandbeats4693 thats incorrect, since the HDMI port is only 18gbps..

[@bikesandbeats4693]

@@RathOX Not incorrect. I’m running a 35ft long cable. 18gbps cable was not enough for that distance. As I’ve said, the 48gbps cable solved the issue.

[@tomatobrush3283]

I used to use the Epson eh-tw5200 for many years and my main gripe with projectors is the annoying fan noise. Works better if you use headphones and it also requires lights to be turned off. With new 75 inch TV sizes becoming more affordable, projectors have even less appeal. Unless your house has the space for a dedicated cinema with a 120+ inch screen size. Do you have plans to review a LG nanocell like the 916na? It would be great to sees a comparison to a LG OLED or the Sony xh950.

[@BlownMacTruck]

Eh? Epson fan noise is one of the best out there. It only kicks in if you crank the lamp up, which is completely unnecessary in any normally light controlled room you’d put a projector in. And even with it running full tilt, you have to be sitting pretty close during a quiet movie scene to even hear it. I’m not even going to comment on the 75” screen size. That’s hilariously small when people with projectors consider 100” on the low end.

[@Bnoise22]

What screen do u use???

[@arungraeff4547]

Plan on getting this projector seems great for the price!!!!

[@johnmainhard8901]

It is! Have it since Feb 2019 and used it for over 2000 hours!

[@86scar86]

@@johnmainhard8901 are black levels good enough? I've got a Benq w2000+ and a 1.2 gain screen in a batcave, hope this one is better

[@mantodeastudio]

Lol..not this way indeed. Lol

[@xwing8675]

Love the projector content

[@Zoranurai13]

I’m really on the fence to buying tha 9400, but at this point epson releases a new projector every three years so it feels like this one is about to get replaced. And it’s already really good

[@georgepopescu1327]

This is the most mature 1080/4k LCD shiefting technology out there. If they will bring something new it will probably be a native 4k but the price will go up significant.

[@davidneale530]

@@georgepopescu1327 Laser light source would a good step even without going to 4k panels. I've only recently got a TW5650 though, so it's the older models being discounted that I'd be looking at.

[@Zoranurai13]

George Popescu maybe insert a led instead of a bulb as a light source. That would help

[@georgepopescu1327]

@@Zoranurai13 that will also make the price skyrocket, the whole ideea of this model was to offer a good projector with superb picture quality at a relatively low price

[@Zoranurai13]

George Popescu don’t think led is that much more expensive than a bulb. A laser on the other hand is a different story

[@AaaAaa-ly3on]

3D gonna be in use as long as people will have two eyes... - forever!

[@mixedup5858]

Yes it's very niche, most people get dizzy

[@davidrivera2165]

Vincent, come early or come late, but just come. That's what's important.

[@r3nattooo]

thanks, great review!

[@ManchesterTechGuy]

This is a great projector for the price. From the thumbnail I thought it said £40,000 and not £4,000

[@TheTnaik]

hahahahha, that opening joke is gold!

[@isagenesi1326]

Hey Vincent wish we could see a TCL 6 series review from you.

[@jr-ng4ml]

Its native 4k???

[@ChristianBungert]

8K

[@jr-ng4ml]

@@ChristianBungert no...its 4k

[@ChristianBungert]

@@jr-ng4ml No it's full HD shifted to 4mio pixels, thats double full hd or half 4K 😜😁

[@jr-ng4ml]

@@ChristianBungert 3000 euro for 2k proyector ?? No way.....

[@ChristianBungert]

@@jr-ng4ml ~2500€ but it sure has it's strenghts over DLP (acer, BenQ, Optoma): Quiet running, good contrast, better black levels, motorized lens (huge lens shift) and so on. There is no perfect projector, even with 25k budget 😕 You've got to choose your priority/preference. Got the ub6050 by the way and honestly? It's okay, it's bright, sharp but i wish i could afford buying a JVC NP5 (6000€)..

[@napalmhardcore]

Hi Vincent. I've been trying to find information about display calibration and haven't been having much luck. The problem is, pretty much all results assume one of two things: 1) I am either using a computer and I am looking to load ICC profiles or 2) I am using a display capable of hardware calibration. In the case of the first option, it has become a new pet hate of mine that this is referred to as monitor calibration as it objectively isn't. It is calibrating the colour output of the PC. It's a poor use of language plain and simple as it does nothing to improve the accuracy of the monitor once a different device is attached and it makes finding information about actually calibrating the display itself extremely difficult. In the second case, most displays (monitors or TVs) don't support hardware calibration to my knowledge (or if they do, they don't make this information easily accessible). Here's what I'm looking to achieve. I want to be able to adjust a TV or monitor to the be its most accurate, regardless of input source, using the options available in its menus. For example, I currently use my monitor for multiple devices and it has controls to set a custom white balance either by adjusting red, green and blue (as many monitors and TVs have) or 6-axis colour control. I would also like to be able to adjust any display I buy in future such as a TV that 1) Isn't connected to a computer and 2) May not be capable of hardware calibration (loading LUTs or colour profiles). What equipment do I require (I'm willing to buy equipment) and can you please direct me to any useful information regarding this topic as all searches I've conducted so far lead to articles about creating ICC profiles for a computer or hardware calibration of displays that support such a feature. I would be most grateful.

[@eubikedude]

I couldn't go back to bulbs after using laser I don't think. Unless it was some kind of JVC/Sony/Projection Design native 4k £15k+ level thing for under €3k. ;)

[@georgepopescu1327]

not going to happend in the next deacade at last :)

[@ShubuYeole]

I like your work really. I watch your videos full but please come cheap Hdr tv to mod range tv and expensive tv. And does it really matter for a normal person. Please. By the I really admire your work. Love from India.

[@rstroud2623]

*This guy is absolutely HALARIOUS*

[@CaveyMoth]

3:20 Oh, my gosh..I think they are jaundiced.

[@johnyeffenberg5747]

benq w57000 review please

[@petermuwanula7142]

Im 1year late but great review!

[@telekinezisufokerdekessege7736]

9400 vs 7400 please compere

[@RathOX]

7400 is discontinued now in the UK. its also only HDMI 1.4

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

What’s up with projectors not being able to have native 4k panels. I understood it when 4k was still rare but it’s 2020. And even in late 2018 when this came out it’s ridiculous.

[@georgepopescu1327]

It's all about the price, the cheapest native 4k is around 5000$ but fake 4k interpolation of the projectors is pretty good, belive me.

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

George Popescu I have a pixel shift JVC projector and was never impressed with the interpolation. Not even to speak from the nasty noise it makes when activated. I just don’t understand why native 4k isn’t affordable after all these years. It’s kinda ridiculous, when you look at TV prices.

[@georgepopescu1327]

@@AttilaTheHun333333 well I am impressed with the way pixel shift of epson and eshieft of DLP is displaying 4k content. My Epson doesn't make noise at all, don't know about JVC since I never owned one.

[@BlownMacTruck]

Who cares? 4k from current pixel shift tech has basically no perceptible difference. You can read endless articles with objective measurements that verify this.

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

BlownMacTruck Erm, no not really. Pixelshift is still a flawed technology compared to native resolution.

[@d3l1a2704]

This projector gets the job done pretty well. kzbin.infoUgkxS9P8zTOcmQg-hH0QeUi3dspOLyYgQ6dH Bear in mind it's a mini projector but all things considered the picture quality is pretty good. The attached photo is of the projector projecting onto my white closet doors. I still have not messed with the settings but I can't wait for our first family movie night on a larger scale. If you have issues with volume not working with your firestick, go into volume settings and you will find your solution there.

[@maxhill9254]

nice

[@jimcameron1234]

Sad sad sad in 2020 still no REAL 4K chip for LCD/DLP projectors, my SONY VW1000 REAL 4K projector is almost 8 years old by now

[@BlownMacTruck]

You… don’t know much about 4k projection do you?

[@jimcameron1234]

@@BlownMacTruck more than you for sure!

[@jimcameron1234]

@@BlownMacTruck mine is TRUE4K

[@BlownMacTruck]

@@jimcameron1234 You should really understand the tech before you try and speak about it.

[@daxxhex8546]

It's still expensive 😫

[@6WaysToSomeday]

The Epson 5050UB has practically the same features and is near imperceptible difference to the 6050UB by many reviewers for $1000 less

[@jimcameron1234]

Expansiv was (worth it) is my SONY VW1000!

[@69_MK]

projectors!!!!

[@alexandreesquenet3736]

I sometime like to come last, mort de rire ^^

[@69_MK]

im in the sub £500 market lool

[@rendroidz4680]

Better late than not come at all 🤣🤣🤣

[@300sl5]

The colors are too much yellow.

[@rolandrohde]

The Epson Projectors are great, unfortunately they still have no 4K Motion Interpolation, so they are essentially useless.

[@timmyp6297]

Stop buying projectors. VR headsets provide a much better experience, especially if they are oled.

[@MrDead1975]

I take it you have no friends or family

[@timmyp6297]

@@MrDead1975Lol I just did the run around with projectors and they are shit. I already have a giant TV which destroys the IQ from a projector, no noise, no heat, no accidentally glaring into the bulb, no sillouhettes... For 300 bucks you can get your hands on an HMD Odyssey Plus which is an OLED headset. Every time you take it off it feels like you left the theater. Here is my several thousand inch screen: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1510506960

[@MrDead1975]

@@timmyp6297 depends what you class as "giant" doesn't it. come back when you have a 140" screen with a 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos setup. I wonder why cinemas don't have one of your giant TVs? enjoy your VR movies Billy no mates

[@timmyp6297]

​@@MrDead1975 Do you understand what I am talking about? Do you understand that I am referring to full VR headsets that can put you anywhere in the world, put you inside of games, put you high above a city with a 5000 inch screen projected onto the side of a building? No I didnt think so. Enjoy that "tiny" 140 inch. If Im watching alone, Im doing it on a Valve Index or an OLED Odyssey Plus with DTS-X. Atmos is shit. You dont even understand what I am talking about anyways lol. Its something completely different than what is traditionally used. EDIT: Here you go. This is my theater. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYe1l6t9aK5ofJI Enjoy the new dreams. Im living them.

[@MrDead1975]

@@timmyp6297 I know exactly what you are talking about as I have a HTC vive. again sitting on your own with your head stuck in a vr headset is not the same as watching a movie with friends and family. Dolby Atmos is also superb when you have a proper setup and not some shit virtual crap from a soundbar