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Epson EH-TW5820 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£880Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2700Throw ratio:1.33-2:1Lamp life:4500 hours

Epson EH-TW5820 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson EH-TW5820
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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%

6.4

Technical score

30%

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

25%

6.4

Reviews score

10%

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

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6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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%

6.8

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 66%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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%

7.2

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.6

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 54%
6.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.4/ 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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6.4

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

7.5

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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 72%
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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.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Epson EH-TW5820

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Reviewers like the picture quality, easy setup and big image size, with no clear complaints.
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson EH-TW5820

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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%

7.2

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.6

Audio & Features

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Design & Power

6.4
Reviews score
6.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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%

6.8

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

6.5
ANSI lumens
2,700
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,700 ANSI lumens, brighter than 58.6% of projectors and equal to 2.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
70,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 70000:1, higher than 72% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
3LCD
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.33-2:1
Min throw distance
1.76 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.76 m, longer than 92.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 61.5% of projectors and equal to 17% of projectors.
Manual optical zoom.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% 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
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Android TV built in.
Operating system
Android
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81% 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
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
4,500 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,500 hours, longer than 75.8% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
7,500 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 7,500 hours, longer than 74.9% of projectors and equal to 1.6% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
262 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 262 W of power, more than 58.8% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Maximum power-on rating.
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Epson EH-TW5820 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (70000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    70,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Android TV built in.
  • 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.
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 24.9% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • 22.7% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,700 vs 2,200
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (70000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    70,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 22.7% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,700 vs 2,200
  • 0.3 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.
    Manual optical zoom.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 24.9% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • 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
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
    Computer/VGA input.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
    Android TV built in.
  • 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.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 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
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 0.75 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.76 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 13.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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.
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • 13.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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.
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • 6.8% worse value for money
    Epson EH-TW5820 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.5 vs 6.9).
    6.5 vs 6.95
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 0.75 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.76 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 4 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (60 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    Asymmetrical range: 45% to 60%.
    60 % vs 64 %
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 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
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • 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
  • 5 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (36 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    36 dB vs 31 dB
  • 15,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 12,500 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (7,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    7,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 27.5% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (3.8 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    3.8 kg vs 2.98 kg

Video reviews

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

6.0
Tanmay Mehta
≈ estimated
20/03/2021
Unboxing and live testing · picture, speaker and price
Verdict
The Epson EH-TW5820 has a strong picture and brightness, but at this price the reviewer would rather spend more on the 4K model.
9.0
Broadcastmagz Channel
≈ estimated
13/02/2021
Hands-on review · OTT, Blu-ray, gaming and YouTube tests
Verdict
The Epson EH-TW5820 has natural colours and a strong overall picture, and the reviewer considers it worth owning at a fair price.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
htxt.co.za
≈ estimated
22/08/2022
Hands-on review · Sport and gaming
Verdict
The Epson EH-TW5820 is a sharp, all-round projector for sport, gaming and films, though it looks plain and struggles with dark scenes in daylight.
9.0
menstuff.co.za
≈ estimated
20/07/2023
Hands-on review · Big-screen home viewing
Verdict
The Epson EH-TW5820 is a compact projector with a bright, deep-black picture and Android TV that fills an 80-inch screen, though its speaker lacks bass.
6.0
mondoprojos.fr
≈ estimated
18/06/2021
Hands-on test · Cinema picture
Verdict
The Epson EH-TW5820 has a strong picture with deep contrast, better than many DLP projectors, but its fan is loud and frame interpolation causes motion glitches.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson EH-TW5820

  • High image quality with excellent brightness even in rooms with some ambient light
  • Strong dynamic contrast ratio (70,000:1) providing deep blacks and vibrant colours
  • Smooth motion handling due to effective frame interpolation and detail enhancement
  • Built-in smart features including Android TV and Chromecast for easy streaming
  • Flexible installation options with a large 1.6x optical zoom and vertical lens shift
  • Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio output to speakers or headphones
  • Excellent 3D performance with bright images and minimal crosstalk

What customers don't like about Epson EH-TW5820

  • High fan noise levels, especially in standard/normal lamp modes
  • Limited connectivity with only one HDMI input port available
  • Lacks a USB port for media playback or powering additional external devices
  • Built-in speaker quality is generally considered mediocre or 'meh'
  • Lens shift is limited to vertical adjustment only, which may restrict side-on placement

Verdict

The Epson EH-TW5820 is a versatile 3LCD Full HD 1080p home cinema projector featuring a high brightness of 2,700 lumens and a notable 70,000:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks and vivid images. It includes integrated Android TV for smart streaming, Bluetooth AptX for wireless audio, and gaming-focused features like frame interpolation and 21:9 ultra-wide support. Key pros include its high colour light output, flexible setup with vertical lens shift and 1.6x manual zoom, and a long-lasting lamp life of up to 7,500 hours in Eco mode. However, main cons include a high fan noise level reaching 36 dB in normal mode, a limited selection of physical ports with only one HDMI 1.4 input, and the lack of native 4K support or HDR10.

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