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Epson EB-L200W review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,100Native panel resolution:1280x800ANSI lumens:4200Throw ratio:1.38-2.24:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Epson EB-L200W Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson EB-L200W
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.2

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 69% of projectors
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

4.7

Price

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7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

6.4

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.1

Audio & Features

8%

7.4

Connectivity

6%

7.2

Design & Power

â–²Better than 76%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson EB-L200W

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

6.4

Projection & Lens

12%

6.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.1

Audio & Features

8%

7.4

Connectivity

6%

7.2

Design & Power

7.2
Reviews score
7.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

4.7

Price

6.6
ANSI lumens
4,200
This projector reaches 4,200 ANSI lumens, brighter than 90.6% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2,500,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2500000:1, higher than 90.9% of projectors and equal to 2.2% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1280x800
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x800, lower than 73.7% of projectors and equal to 8.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1280x800
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x800, lower than 74.8% of projectors and equal to 8.4% of projectors.
Projection technology
3LCD
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Throw ratio
1.38-2.24:1
Min throw distance
0.84 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.84 m, shorter than 68.6% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
Max projection size
282 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 282 inch, larger than 51.3% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.62
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.62, wider than 78.7% of projectors and equal to 1.3% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than 55.6% of projectors and the same as in 27.5% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
?
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Epson iProjection app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 75.4% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 35.2% of projectors and equal to 25.8% of projectors.
Laser light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 64% of projectors and equal to 31.9% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
254 W
This projector uses 254 W of power, more than 56.6% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Maximum power-on rating.
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Epson EB-L200W vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 90.9% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,200 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports curved-surface correction
    This projector corrects warping on curved surfaces, while the average projector does not. 5.5% of projectors offer this.
    Includes Arc Correction and Point Correction.
  • 3 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (3 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    3 vs 0
  • 0.32 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.62 vs 1.3
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 90.9% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,200 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports curved-surface correction
    This projector corrects warping on curved surfaces, while the average projector does not. 5.5% of projectors offer this.
    Includes Arc Correction and Point Correction.
  • 0.32 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.62 vs 1.3
  • 0.17 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.84 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 3 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (3 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    3 vs 0
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • 60% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (16 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    16 W vs 10 W
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Laser light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (26 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    26 dB vs 28 dB
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 6 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 31 dB
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 37.6% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (4.1 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    4.1 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Epson EB-L200W is more expensive than the average projector (£1,100 vs £660).
    £1,100 vs £660
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 6 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 31 dB
  • 149 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (299 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    299 mm vs 150 mm
  • 37.6% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (4.1 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    4.1 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 1.5 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (2 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    2 W vs 0.5 W

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson EB-L200W

  • Exceptional brightness (4,200 lumens) suitable for well-lit rooms
  • Long-lasting laser light source (up to 30,000 hours in Eco mode) eliminates lamp replacements
  • Generous 5-year manufacturer's warranty for peace of mind
  • Comprehensive connectivity including dual HDMI, VGA, and built-in Wi-Fi/Miracast
  • Compact and lightweight design (approx. 4.1 kg) for easy portability
  • Quick startup and silent operation in Eco mode (28 dB)

What customers don't like about Epson EB-L200W

  • Lower native resolution (WXGA/1280x800) compared to Full HD or 4K alternatives
  • Higher initial purchase price than traditional lamp-based projectors
  • Small fonts and fine details can lose crispness at very large image sizes
  • Lacks advanced features like built-in Bluetooth, AirPlay, or 3D support
  • Manual focus and zoom can be less convenient than motorized options

Verdict

The Epson EB-L200W is a versatile 3LCD laser projector featuring a native WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution and 4,200 lumens of both white and colour brightness. Designed for long-term reliability, its laser light source offers a lifespan of up to 30,000 hours in Eco mode (20,000 in Normal) and an impressive 2,500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Main pros include its virtually maintenance-free operation, a powerful built-in 16W speaker, and robust connectivity options like dual HDMI, Miracast, and Wi-Fi Direct. However, potential cons include its lower HD-ready resolution compared to Full HD models and the lack of motorized focus or lens shift, which may limit installation flexibility in some environments.

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