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Review of the Epson EH-TW6250 Pro UHD Projector in the UAE

Epson as a brand is known for its projectors, printers, scanners and lots more. The company is also a major player in the large-format printing arena. When it comes to projectors, the company is very well known for business projectors and the company is now upping its ante in the home cinema projector range, with the launch of the new EH-TW6250 Pro UHD Projector. This beautiful 3LCD projector packs in lots of bells and whistles, and is aimed at providing a premium gaming, streaming, and movie-watching experience.

The EH-TW6250 is an upgraded version of the EH-TW6150 projector, with its standout feature being the inclusion of Android TV. The projector measures just 33-by-27.5-by-13.1cm and weighs just 4.1 kg, which for a home cinema and gaming projector is not much. The projector is a 3LCD lamp-based system and it boasts a peak brightness of 2,800 lumens and a commendable contrast ratio of 35,000:1.

Epson estimates the life of the projector’s lamp to be around 10,000 hours. That translates to about 7 years of usage if you were to use the projector for about 4 hours on average per day before the lamp would need to be replaced. However, these figures may vary depending on your viewing pattern. But then, the silver lining here is the availability of replacement lamps at an affordable cost.

The Epson EH-TW6250, as mentioned earlier, uses a 3LCD configuration, offering compatibility with 4K, HDR10, and HLG content. As seen on many Epson’s projectors, this one also features a true native resolution of 1920-by-1080 pixels, and it achieves a resolution of 3840-by-2160 pixels or 4K, through diagonal pixel shifting. During my review, we found the Epson EH-TW6250 did a great job at utilising the pixel-shifting technology to enhance visuals to 4K.

Inside the box, you get the Epson EH-TW6250 projector, a 3m power cable, remote control + batteries, user guide, SMP remote control + batteries, and the warranty info. The projector’s lens is securely housed within the device, with the zoom and focus sliders conveniently positioned on the top. This thoughtful design feature adds a layer of protection, keeping the lens safe from dust and unforeseen mishaps. You’ll also find the 10W built-in speakers, which are positioned at the side of the device.

The built-in speakers allow you to choose between various audio modes such as Standard, Vocal, Music and Movie. Since the projector offers ARC, audio can also be carried to an external speaker using an HDMI cable. In addition, you can also connect external speakers via Bluetooth.

The rear panel meanwhile houses the projector’s connectivity options. This includes a single HDMI input (HDCP 2.3) with support for ARC and a mini stereo audio output. You also get a Mini USB input, which is reserved for service. Additionally, the projector comes packed with an adjustable screw stand, which maintained excellent stability throughout our usage.

The EH-TW6250 uses the same 4K Pro-UHD Engine as its higher-end projector counterparts. Alongside its 10-bit colour processing, it introduces features such as Scene-Adaptive Gamma and Epson’s adjustable Tone Mapping. Distinguishing itself from its pricier counterparts, the EH-TW6250 incorporates a built-in Android TV-based media player, providing access to a vast library of over 4,000 apps.

In addition, it allows you to effortlessly cast movies, TV shows, games, and photos from Android or iOS devices, including Windows PCs and Apple Macs, using the integrated Chromecast feature. Voice control functionality is also accessible through the included remote control. The EH-TW6250 also boasts an input lag of under 20 milliseconds. This makes it a very good projector for gaming.

The lens shift, zoom, and keystone correction features have been thoughtfully designed for user convenience, enabling individuals to effortlessly achieve a distortion-free image that aligns with their preferences. Since the EH-TW6250 uses 3LCD Technology, you get a throw ratio ranging from 1.32 to 2.15:1. Epson says that the projector is capable of projecting an expansive screen size of up to 500 inches.

In terms of picture modes, the EH-TW6250 offers four: Dynamic, Vivid, Natural, and Cinema, with Natural standing out as the most precise among these modes, and it was my choice during the review. Furthermore, there are three light output modes: Low, Standard, and High.

While I opted not to perform a calibration, the projector does provide an array of calibration controls, encompassing two-point greyscale adjustment, multi-point gamma settings, and CMS (Color Management System). A noteworthy feature that pleasantly surprised me is the inclusion of an auto iris, a rarity in projector models that fall in the sub-AED 6500 price range.

When it comes to performance, the Epson EH-TW6250 excelled in image quality, irrespective of the content we threw at it. It delivered sharp and detailed images, even when handling HDR content and it maintained a commendable performance throughout. Thanks to its strong black levels, the vibrancy of the content being projected was enhanced to a whole new level.

The built-in media player worked flawlessly – we used it to stream content from Amazon Prime Video and play games on Xbox. The overall experience was outstanding. The Epson EH-TW6250 excels as a smart projector and is definitely for those seeking a budget-friendly home theatre projector, that offers very good image quality. It stands out as one of the best projectors in its price range, offering stiff competition to higher-priced alternatives.

Price: AED 5999

Photography by Ryan Chris

Epson EH-TW6250 Pro UHD Projector AED 5,999
  • Final Rating
4

Summary

The EH-TW6250 uses the same 4K Pro-UHD Engine as its higher-end projector counterparts. Alongside its 10-bit colour processing, it introduces features such as Scene-Adaptive Gamma and Epson’s adjustable Tone Mapping. Distinguishing itself from its pricier counterparts, the EH-TW6250 incorporates a built-in Android TV-based media player, providing access to a vast library of over 4,000 apps.

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Chris Fernando

Chris N. Fernando is an experienced media professional with over two decades of journalistic experience. He is the Editor of Arabian Reseller magazine, the authoritative guide to the regional IT industry. Follow him on Twitter (@chris508) and Instagram (@chris2508).

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