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Epson EB-W49 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£450Native panel resolution:1280x800ANSI lumens:3800Throw ratio:1.3-1.56:1Lamp life:8000 hours

Epson EB-W49 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson EB-W49
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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%

6.8

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.8

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 58% of projectors
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

â–²Better than 69%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

6.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

4.2

Design & Power

â–²Better than 65%
6.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.8/ 10
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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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6.8

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 63%
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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.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson EB-W49

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

6.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.5

Audio & Features

8%

6.9

Connectivity

6%

4.2

Design & Power

6.8
Reviews score
6.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

7.4
ANSI lumens
3,800
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,800 ANSI lumens, brighter than 82.8% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
16,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 16000:1, higher than 57% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
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
1.3-1.56:1
Min throw distance
0.84 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 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
320 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 320 inch, larger than 94.6% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.2
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.2, narrower than 59.8% of projectors and equal to 21.6% 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
?
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
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
?
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
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
?
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.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
8,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 8,000 hours, longer than 66.7% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
17,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 17,000 hours, longer than 60.7% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
327 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 327 W of power, more than 79.5% of projectors.
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Epson EB-W49 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 72.7% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,800 vs 2,200
  • 70 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (320 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    320 inch vs 250 inch
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Epson EB-W49 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 72.7% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,800 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (16000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    16,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 70 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (320 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    320 inch vs 250 inch
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Epson EB-W49 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 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.
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 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.
  • 0.2 W lower standby power
    This projector uses less standby power than the average projector (0.3 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    0.3 W vs 0.5 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 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 Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 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.
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 8.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.8/ 10
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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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models

    6.8

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.8 vs 7.4
  • 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.
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.2 vs 1.3
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 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
  • 12,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (8,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    8,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 97 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (327 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    327 W vs 230 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
ngiants22
≈ estimated
12/02/2023
Personal hands-on review · borrowed unit, image and connections
Verdict
Epson EB-W49 has a bright, large image and I'm strongly considering buying it, though its bulk is a concern for apartments.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson EB-W49

  • At 3800 lumens the picture stays visible with the lights on.
  • Two HDMI ports let you connect two sources at once.
  • Wi-Fi and a smartphone app make it easy to control.
  • Eco mode drops noise to 28 dB.
  • Standby power is only 0.3 W.
  • It can be mounted on a ceiling.

What customers don't like about Epson EB-W49

  • Operating power of 327 W uses a fair amount of electricity during long sessions.
  • Normal mode runs at 37 dB, which is noticeable in a quiet room.
  • Sound is limited to a 5 W speaker, with no stereo pair.
  • Focus is manual, so you set the sharpness by hand.
  • There are no smart TV features, so streaming needs a separate device.

Verdict

Two HDMI ports and built-in Wi-Fi make the Epson EB-W49 easy to share between a laptop and a second device. At 3800 lumens the picture holds up with the lights on, and it can reach 320 inch, which fills a big wall. Its 0.84 m minimum throw and keystone correction of 30 degrees make it easy to place in an ordinary room. The eco mode drops noise to 28 dB and stretches the lamp rating to 17000 hours. The trade-off is power and noise: 327 W in use, and 37 dB in normal mode. Its 5 W speaker is enough for a presentation, but films will want an outside speaker. It suits a busy office or classroom that needs a large, bright picture and does not mind the power draw.

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